Operation APPALACHIAN

Operation APPALACHIAN

Operation APPALACHIAN MINI

Distance:

Operation APPALACHIAN - 16 +/- miles

Operation APPALACHIAN MINI - 9 +/- miles

Brief Start Time: Saturday 14th September 2024 at 0800 hrs

Event Start Time: Saturday 14th September 2024 at at 0830 hrs

Start Location: Thunderbolt Lodge Trailhead Parking, Adams, Massachusetts

Event Finish Time: Saturday 14th September 2024 at at 1700 hrs

Finish Location:  Thunderbolt Lodge Trailhead Parking, Adams, Massachusetts

Situation

Operation APPALACHIAN starts and finishes at the Massachusetts Veterans War Memorial Tower and takes candidates on the world famous Appalachian Trail. Expect fantastic views and challenging terrain.

Operation APPALACHIAN is 16 +/- miles with approximately 4,700 ft of elevation gain.

Operation APPALACHIAN MINI is 9 +/- miles with approximately 3,200 ft of elevation gain.

Mission

Operation APPALACHIAN

Candidates must complete the 16 +/- mile route in under 8 hours to pass and under 6.5 hours to earn the GBF Op APPALACHIAN Dog Tag.

Operation APPALACHIAN MINI

Candidates must complete the 9 +/- mile route in under 5 hours to pass and under 3.5 hours to earn the GBF Op APPALACHIAN MINI Dog Tag.

Execution

Candidates will meet at the Thunderbolt Lodge Trailhead Parking parking area.

At 0800 hrs, GBF Staff will give an event brief before answering any questions and releasing the candidates to begin the route at 0830 hrs.

Service Support

- Mapping. GBF events use the AllTrails app for navigation. To download the route from AllTrails, you will need to sign up for a membership. GBF suggests candidates have a paper map, compass, and GPS too.

- Route. Ensure you download the route for offline use.

Operation APPALACHIAN route is HERE.

Operation APPALACHIAN MINI route is HERE.

- Weight.

Operation APPALACHIAN - 20 lbs (without food and water) in a backpack.

Operation APPALACHIAN MINI - 20 lbs (without food and water) in a backpack.

- Equipment.

This list is mandatory.

• Backpack (waterproof inner-bags)
• Phone (fully charged)
• Phone charger
• LifeStraw
• Head Torch (spare batteries)
• Hydration bladder(s)
• Whistle
• Compass
• Emergency rations (see below)
• Emergency shelter
• Personal First Aid Kit

This list is strongly recommended:

• Maps (waterproofed)
• GPS
• Blister kit
• Pocket knife
• Chem-light/cyalume
• Microspikes
• Hiking poles
• MRE(s)

- Dress. Candidates' dress will be a personal choice.

- Checkpoints. There is one checkpoint for Operation APPALACHIAN (marked on the route) and no checkpoints for Operation APPALACHIAN MINI.

- Water. There will be bottled water at the start / finish point. There are no water resupply points. Candidates should carry enough water to last the distance they require +3 miles, in case they get lost. The use of a LifeStraw is highly recommended.

- Rations. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 x energy bars and 0.5 litres of water as emergency rations.

- Medical. A personal medical kit is required by every candidate. GBF Staff must be made aware of any medical conditions prior to starting the event.

- Transport. Transport to and from the event will be at candidates own arrangement.

Command and Signal

GBF HQ: info@GreenBeretFitness.com

Numbers - Maximum number of candidates 30. Minimum number of candidates 10.

Cost.

Operation APPALACHIAN - $95

Operation APPALACHIAN MINI - $75

Refunds - Refunds will be in the form of a GBF voucher for future events. Refunds within 30 days of an event will not be possible.