All Women’s Adventure Race
Technical Information
NAVIGATION
The navigation is pitched at the various categories:
3 HOUR RACE:
Basic map interpretation is required and an understanding of orientating a map off major land features. In orienteering speak, expect yellow level navigation.
6 HOUR RACE:
The navigation is not designed to be difficult but it is set to reward strong navigators. A compass could be handy at times and being able to keep contact with the map as you travel through the course will be important. It is set at orange level in orienteering.
9 HOUR RACE:
Advanced navigation, red level orienteering.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
The mountain bike stages typically link the paddle and hiking stages, so they are not intended to be difficult or technical. However, if there are really fun trails in the region that excite the course designers then they maybe included. Most of the mountain biking is on vehicle sized trails and roads, with some single track.
3 HOUR RACE: Easy beginner riding.
6 HOUR RACE: Intermediate riding.
9 HOUR RACE: Advanced riding.
A full suspension bike with good brakes is advised, in other words, a Juliana!
KAYAKING
The kayaking will be in stable 3-person boats. Paddles and personal flotation devices will be supplied. The paddling will be in sheltered waters that could include the ocean, estuaries, lagoons, lakes and gentle rivers.
COASTEERING
Will be location dependent but coasteering could be included, a mixture of scrambling, swimming and jumping while traversing coastline, lakeshores and beaches (helmets and PFDs must be worn).
SUPPORT CREW
Support crew are not required for Mt Cook 2025
Spectators are welcome and there will be a few suggestions made at the event as to where they can go and see the action.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ADVENTURE RACING
You can find out more about the exciting world of Adventure Racing at these websites:
You can find more information on adventure racing at these sources:
www.springchallenge.co.nz
www.truewest.nz
www.nathanfaavae.co.nz
