FAQs

Q: Can I participate solo?
A: Solo participants are allowed in the 6-hour event, however for safety reasons, the 12-hour and 24-hour events are open to teams of 2-5 only.

Q: I'm unsure about my map and compass skills. Should I participate?
A: Some checkpoints will be easy to find, on or near roads and trails, while others will require intermediate-to-advanced level cross-country navigation skills. At a minimum, participants should be comfortable keeping track of their location on a road and trail map. The road network is not complicated, but we want everyone to be able to find their way back to the start/finish.

Q: Should I take my cell phone for safety?
A: There is little or no cell phone coverage over much of the course area (although phones have been used successfully high on the ridgetops), so don't count on being able to use your phone, but you may wish to take it just in case you need to call out from an area with signal reception.

Q: What if I get exhausted or injured?
A: There is a good chance that you would have to wait for assistance for quite some time, so you should be sure you are adequately fit and prepared to participate, and be ready to take care of yourself and your teammates.

Q: What is the weather usually like around the time of the event?
A: Average highs for Ashford (the nearest town) in early October are in the low 60s, and lows are in the low-to-mid 40s. Please see the Details page for more on the weather.