Introduction
$550 inc gst
2 Days
Get ready to push your limits and challenge yourself with the Women’s Adventure Race Training!
Location:
Start and finish at the Peel Forest Outdoors Centre base located 20 minutes outside of Geraldine.
Time:
9am – 4pm each day
Age requirements:
Appropriate for ages 16 and up.
Programme Overview
This course covers two of the categories of Spring Challenge events through one day of land-based navigation/orienteering training and one day of water-based raft training along with some team-based challenges.
It is not only a good way to learn the hard skills, but also a great opportunity to practice your teamwork and learn about strengths and weaknesses that may affect you on the big day!
We’ll also hear from local wellness business owner and previous Spring Challenge competitor, Alicia Mabey from Motivating Me, about physical and mental steps you can take to prepare for your event.
Accomodation
1 night of accommodation at the Peel Forest Eco Lodge is included in the cost. This accommodation is a rustic shared bunk style with a solar system, showers. There is a BBQ, outdoor wood-fire pizza oven, gas burner stove and gas oven and working fridge available. The shower is heated via solar and wetback.
What you will need to bring:
You will need to bring your own bedding (sheets, pillows and duvets or sleeping bag) and towels. We provide hand towels, bathmats, tea towels and cloths for cleaning. The bedrooms are not heated so please make sure you bring enough bedding to keep warm.
Food
Bring food for 2 nights and 2 days. Lots of hearty snacks and a packed lunch for during the day. The lodge has good cooking facilities and a fridge.
Course Schedule
Orienteering
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Meet at 9am at Peel Forest Outdoor Centre
- Orienteering map reading
- Scale and features
- Orientating map using features
- Using a compass
- Taking and following a bearing
- Orientating using compass
- Route-finding and moving efficiently
- Orienteering course team challenge
Finish 4:00 pm and return to the Eco Lodge
Evening Presentation
Alicia Mabey from Motivating Me —
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
After dinner chat at the Peel Forest Eco Lodge about Mental and Physical Preparation – Pre & During 2023 Spring Challenge. Alicia Mabey, creator of the Motivating Me, Timaru-based wellness company, and previous Spring Challenge competitor to speak about how to fuel your body before and during the event and prepare your mind for the challenge.
Topics covered:
- Pushing through
- Hydration, Food & Fuel
- Teamwork
- Resiliency
Rafting (Spring) or Inflatable Kayak (Summer) Training
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Meet at 9am at Peel Forest Outdoor Centre
Communication/calls
Efficient paddling
River run/flat water journey
Team challenges
Finish 4:00 pm
Ready to book!
Gear List
Orienteering - Compulsory Gear:
- Activewear appropriate for weather
- Warm jacket/ fleece
- Raincoat
- Day pack with liner
- Tramping boots (worn-in) or sturdy trainers
- Drink bottle/Water (recommended minimum 2L for the whole day)
- Lunch and snacks
- Cap or hat
- Sunscreen
- Any medications you take
Rafting - Compulsory Gear:
- Thermal Polypro or woollen shirt
- Fleece jersey or second polypro shirt
- Woollen, polypro or neoprene socks
- Lace-up shoes (Old trainers are perfect. Neoprene booties/swimming shoes are not appropriate.)
- Towel
- Spare change of clothes
- Drink bottle
- Lunch and snacks
- Sunscreen
- Any medications you take
Overnight:
- Pillow
- Sleeping bag
- Food
- Toiletries
Optional:
- Tramping poles
- Puffer jacket
- Cap
- Beanie
- Thermal leggings (highly recommended on cooler days)
- Gaiters
- Camera
- Walking poles
Gear Supplied by Us:
- ALL Technical Gear needed for Navigation and Rafting
- Extra Warm gear if required
Gear that can be supplied if needed:
- Pack
- Raincoat
- Fleece Tops
- Compass