Rules

General rules

  • The course consists of approx 24 controls marked with orienteering markers.
  • The controls can be taken in any order.
  • Every control is valued at a certain number of points, depending on accessibility, difficulty, and strategic significance. The team that collects the most points wins.
  • If two teams have the same number of points, the first team to the finish line is the winner.
  • If a team does not make it to the finish line after the 24 hour time limit, the team will lose points for every 5-minute period after the 24 hours is up.
  • Minimum age for competitors is 18.
  • Every competitor is obligated to read and understand all race rules provided.
  • The team will be obligated to provide their signature (on a form provided by the race director) that they are competing at their own risk. You are advised to check your own personal insurance to see which rules may apply to your unique situation.

Mandatory Equipment

All mandatory equipment must be shown after crossing the finish line. GPS equipment is not allowed, but an altimeter is recommended. Obviously, we assume that all clothes and equipment have the correct size to fit the owner.

Mandatory Personal Equipment

  • Long-armed sweatshirt, fleece or wool (min. 150 grams). Long underwear top does not satisfy this requirement.
  • Compass
  • Hat
  • Backpack
  • Long underwear top
  • Gloves/mittens
  • Water container
  • Windproof and rain resistant jacket with hood and taped seams. (e.g., Goretex)
  • Windproof and rain resistant pants with taped seams.
  • Sleeping bag
  • Whistle
  • Headlamp with batteries
  • Food for 24 hours on the mountain
  • Emergency provisions (e.g., energy bar) which must be shown at the finish line.

Mandatory Team Equipment

  • Map (provided by race director)
  • First aid equipment to treat blisters (e.g., Compress) or simple cuts/abrasions.
  • Water proof pen
  • Bothy bag/Kisu or tent.
  • Cell phone with numbers provided by the race organization saved in phone book.

A limited number of bothy bags will be available for rent. Please contact the organizers for more info.

The Team’s Responsibility

  • Teams are not allow to accept outside help.
  • Teams are expected to remain together during the entire cmpetition, even in the event of an injury or accident.
  • Teams are expected to make corrections/revisions to the course based on directions provided by race volunteers.
  • If a team drops out of the competition, they must notify the nearest race volunteer. Single-man teams are not allowed to continue on the course (e.g., following injury to a teammate)
  • Teams are expected to assist another team in need of help or in some type of danger.
  • Teams are not to expose themselves (or other teams) to unnecessary danger.
  • Leaving trash on the course is absolutely forbidden. All items taken on the course must be taken off the course (e.g., food wrappers, gas stove canisters, old socks, etc).
  • Teams are expected to read and understand the additional race and/or course information that might be provided in connection to the course marking.

Disqualification or Loss of Points

A team may be disqualified directly on the course. If so, entry fee or other costs are not reimbursed.

A team may be disqualified/lose points as a result of the following:

  • The team does not have all mandatory equipment during the entire competition.
  • The team does not stay together during the whole race.
  • The team does not follow directions provided by race volunteers.
  • The team does not follow the directions provided by the race director prior to the competition.
  • Other events not explicitly anticipated by the race director, but are generally not in the spirit of the competition, can also lead to disqualification. The decision is made at the race director’s discretion.

Protest

Protests must be submitted in writing and handed to the race director no later than 30 minutes after crossing the finish line.

Race Director’s Authority

The race director has the right to:

  • Decide which teams are allowed to participate.
  • Disqualify teams.
  • Change the course (if necessary and with ample notification/warning).
  • Cancel or shorten the course (for example due to weather) and not be required to give money back.
  • Receive and deal with protests and, after considering the situation, make a final decision in conjunction with the Race Committee.
  • Remove teams from the course even before the maximum time has expired (e.g., teams are moving too slowly or putting themselves or the volunteers in danger).
  • Teams should be prepared for random equipment checks at any time during the race.
  • Add, change or remove rules and guidelines during the race.

Registration

  • Until the entry fee is payed the team is not guaranteed their entry.