Kit & Prep for The Great Glencoe Challenge
Your recommended & additional item Kit Lists…
Recommended
Waterproof jacket (Fixed hood)
Warm clothing, fleece etc
Hat and gloves
Well broken in 2 to 3 season walking boots or waterproof trail shoes
Small personal first aid kit (containing blister kit)
Any required personal medication (minimum, for the event duration)
Emergency whistle
Your participant number (displayed all times)
Head torch and spare batteries
Copy of emergency telephone numbers
Fully charged mobile phone with the Ptarmigan Events emergency number pre entered
Mobile phone waterproof cover
Spare food & snacks
Start Event with a minimum 2 litres of water in a suitable drinking container or hydration pack that can be refilled at Checkpoints
Small rucksack (waterproofed) to carry kit
Sunhat & Sun block
Insect repellent
A good sense of humour!
Additional Items to consider
Waterproof trousers
Walking poles
Midge hood
Spare socks & foot powder
Camera
Sunglasses
Toilet roll
Pocket size hand sanitizer
Wellies for Event HQ in wet weather
Flip flops or comfortable footwear to change into when it’s all over!