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ALPINE CHALLENGE

A WEEK-LONG SELF-SUFFICIENT TREK THROUGH VICTORIA'S HIGH COUNTRY AND ALPINE REGIONS.  

About the event;

Beginning in Marysville, each team will be given track notes to get them to their ultimate goal, Tom Groggin. There is no fixed route, however there will be control points that you need to be at within a certain time frame. How you get there is up to you. There will also be questions to answer and landmarks to visit, but once again, how you get there is up to you. You will need to be self sufficient, carrying you camping gear and food with you, and you should be prepared to choose and setup camp as you go - Not every night will have a group camp. 

Your Team;

Your team should consist of two vehicles with at least two people in each —a driver and navigator—but you can have as many people as you can legally fit in your 4WD. Remember, the more sets of eyes you have, the better your chances! It's all about teamwork and collaboration.

Your Vehicle;

You should have a 4WD vehicle with good tyres and some ground clearance. You should also have the skills and knowledge to self recover, should you get stuck or break down. You will need to carry enough food and camping gear for the event, and you will need enough fuel for 2 days between fuel stops. 

The Gear;

You will need pens, highlighters, rulers, and a tape measure. You will also need a GPS program with UTM coordinates. OziExplorer is a good program that will run on a Windows laptop or Android tablet. Other apps, such as Memory Map or Hema 4wd maps, may also work, but you should try them before you get there. Your phone is a wonderful thing. It should have a built-in compass and allow you to take photos of important things on the course. 

Camping;

Be prepared to set up camp along your route. Some camps will be designated campsites, some will be trackside. If there is no designated group camp on a particular day, you can stop where you like, as long as you make it to your next control point within the time frame. 

Catering;

There is no catering available for this event. You will need to carry enough food and water to last your team for the entirety of the event. We will however be driving through Dargo and Omeo at some point, giving you the opportunity to stock up. 

Presentation, Trophies and Prizes;

Over the weekend, we will tally up the points you've scored and deduct the penalties to come up with the winning teams. Sunday afternoon, there will be a presentation where the top 10 teams will be read out, and the top 3 teams will receive trophies and prizes, thanks to the generous support of our sponsors.  ​

So, what do you need to compete?

All you need is a 4WD, a GPS and most importantly, a sense of adventure. We will provide the maps, course notes, a campground and any help you need to get started. It's the spirit of adventure that drives us in the GeoChallenge! 

Cost;

​​Entry is $500 per vehicle and, so why not load up the car with your mates, split the costs and have an unforgettable epic adventure. 

Check out the video below to see what you're in for. 

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