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Operation THREE PEAKS

Sat, Nov 02

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Operation THREE PEAKS
Operation THREE PEAKS

Time & Location

Nov 02, 2024, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Tyro, Unnamed Road, Tyro, VA 22976, USA

About the Event

Operation THREE PEAKS

Distance: 14 +/- miles

Brief Start Time: Saturday 2nd November 2024 at 0730 hrs

Event Start Time: Saturday 2nd November 2024 at 0800 hrs

Start Location: The Priest Wilderness Parking Area, Tyro, Virginia

Event Finish Time: Saturday 2nd November 2024 at 1500 hrs

Finish Location: The Priest Wilderness Parking Area, Tyro, Virginia

Situation

Operation THREE PEAKS takes place in the Three Ridges Wilderness and candidates will summit three peaks (Chimney Rock, Three Ridges, and Bee Mountain). This is a winter event; expect cold and / or wet conditions.

Mission

Candidates must complete the 14 +/- mile route in under 7 hours to PASS and under 5 hours to earn the GBF Op THREE PEAKS Dog Tag.

Execution

Candidates will meet at the The Priest Wilderness Parking Area parking area.

At 0730 hrs, GBF Staff will give an event brief before answering any questions and releasing the candidates to begin the route at 0800 hrs.

Service Support

- Mapping. You can navigate this route easily from the AllTrails app on your Smartphone. GBF suggests candidates have a paper map, compass, and GPS for redundancy. To download the route from AllTrails, you will need to sign up for a membership.

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

Operation THREE PEAKS route is HERE.

- Weight. Operation THREE PEAKS - 20 lbs (without food and water) in a backpack.

- Equipment.

This list is mandatory.

This list is optional:

- Dress. Candidates' dress will be a personal choice. Wet weather and cold weather gear is recommended in case of inclement weather conditions.

- Checkpoints. There are no checkpoints on this route.

- Water. There will be bottled water at the start / finish point. Candidates should carry enough water in case they get lost.

- 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: 941-993-9432

Numbers - Maximum number of candidates 40. Minimum number of candidates 10.

Cost. $95

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.

Tickets

  • Operation THREE PEAKS

    $95.00
    Tax: +$6.65 Tax
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