2017 Black Dragon Challenge Walk

Date
8th April 2017
Location
Crickhowell Youth Centre, New Road, Crickhowell NP8 1AW
Organiser
Newport Outdoor Group
Contact email
[email protected]
 
 
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 The start and finish point is Crickhowell Youth Centre, New Road, Crickhowell NP8 1AW
 (GR 216185). 
PARKING is generally available at the youth centre for approx. 60-70 cars, with other
 parking facilites available in the vicinty. Please help us to maintain cordial relations with the local
 authority, traders and townspeople by respecting local parking regulations

  1.  Doors open 7.00am for registration. Entrants cannot start the walk before 8am, or after 9am.

  2. MOUNTAIN KIT - YOU MUST CARRY THIS FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY. A KIT CHECK WILL BE CARRIED OUT BEFORE YOU ARE ALLOWED TO REGISTER
    Each entrant (including every member of a team or a family group) must carry the following:
    a) Map - OS map 1:25,000 Explorer OL13 or 1:50,000 Landranger 161
    b) Clothing - full waterproofs (jacket & trousers), hat, gloves, boots or fell shoes
    c) Equipment - Compass, torch, whistle; simple first-aid kit
        - We recommend that you also carry food and drink

  3. All entrants will be given a check card at the start of the walk. This must be handed in at each check-point by THE INDIVIDUAL CARD HOLDER only for marking by the checker. No person may carry more than their own card.

  4. Entrants MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE+ on the date of the walk and agree to these terms and conditions

  5. All retirees must retire AT A CHECKPOINT and surrender their card to a Brecon Mountain Rescue Team member. An emergency telephone number is printed on the checkcard.

  6. All starters MUST CHECK IN AT THE FINISH BEFORE LEAVING FOR HOME. Failure to do so will cause organisers undue work and worry in trying to verify your location and saftey

  7. Entrants who have not reached checkpoint 7 at Pentre by 16.00 WILL BE ASKED TO RETIRE

  8. In the event of adverse weather conditions, the Brecon Mountain Rescue Team at their sole discrestion will decide on safety grounds whether the event can take place, and the organiser accept no liability in respect of any parties' losses or expenses in the event the walk is subsequently cancelled. Where possible, we will endeavour to publish any available updates prior to the walk on the offical website - http://www.challengewalks.org.uk  
PLEASE NOTE: NO DOGS ALLOWED - it's the lambing season

 


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