Re: 2012 24-HOUR SNIPER ADVENTURE CHALLENGE
All of the points are set. By my best guess, the competitors are looking at 10k in elevation gain over 30 miles. +- 10% depending on route selection. Most of the land nav points are on major terrain features and set at the yellow level and few at the orange level, for those of you that are familiar with orinteering. No trickery here.
Make sure you are hydrating now. It's hot. Make sure your nutrition is dialed in and have a plan to replace electrolytes.
A note on the gear list. Guys, you are scaring me with some of the questions I'm reading on here. Have faith that we have selected items for the gear list that will increase you chances of survival. There are jagged spines with drop offs hundreds of feet, dense lush forrest, and open dry areas that you will all cross. In some areas the vegetation is so dense, even the strobe will not penetrate, thats why you are required to carry an ariel flare. I have received several PMs and emails complaining about particular items. The gear list is the gear list. If you sustain in an injury in certain areas on this course I can get a medical team in pretty quick with a light load and work on getting a full recovery with the vehicle spread we have from Armor Works. We have worked hard to bring you a professional event, where you will be challenged and humbled. But make no mistake, there is danger involved in this type of activity. May the best tactical athlete win!