27 Apr 2025
Central Coast
Beginner-friendly event for ladies. 10 km ride, 4 km run, 2 km kayak
Equipment - Wild Traverse'12
Every team and competitor of Wild Traverse 2012 should carry mandatory equipment. This is not advised equipment, every team/competitor must comply with mandatory equipment list and be ready to present the equipment at registration or on the course once requested by officials. Missed mandatory equipment lead to time penalties up to five hours for missed items.
Mandatory equipment
| 1. | First aid kit – (two crepe bandage, adhesive tape, wound dressing and six adhesive dressings, water purification tablets or device) - pt. |
| 2. | Whistle – pp. |
| 3. | Compass – pp. |
| 4. | Torch with sufficient number of batteries- pp. |
| 5. | Wind and water proof jacket – pp. |
| 6. | Thermal top long sleeve – pp. |
| 7. | Survival blanket – pp. |
| 8. | Water bottle or bladder minimum 3 l – pp. |
| 9. | Set of maps, descriptions with listed emergency contacts (provided by organization) – pp. |
| 10. | Mobile phone (Telstra) in waterproof bag with full charge switched on during the race – pt. |
| 11. | Tent big enough for two people - pt. |
| 12. | Gaiters - pp. |
Recommended equipment
Apart from mandatory equipment above it is recommended to look through the suggested equipment list:
| 1. | Backpack - pp. |
| 2. | Sufficient nutrition for two days race and your breakfast. Organisers provide only BBQ dinner after the 1st stage. During the race it is recommended to take one gel or powerbar per 40 min. This could be used for estimation purposes only, and personal requirements and preferences are vary significantly - pp. |
| 3. | Electrolyte drinks preventing dehydration. For March Victorian weather from half a liter to one and a half liter per hour per person will be required. Dehydration is a serious possibility and it is highly recommended to have special sport drinks powder with you - pp. |
| 4. | Long tights - pp. |
| 5. | Balaclava, buff or beanie - pp. |
| 6. | Sleeping bag - pp. |
| 7. | Insulating sleeping mat - pp. |
| 8. | Waterproof map case or contact to cover your map - pt. |
| 9. | Trekking poles - pp. |
| 10. | Flies repellent - pt. |
Sport watch with GPS is allowed.
Please note, equipment list is subject to change. Organizers will advise all registered participants via email. Please fill in correct email during registration.
