Further Information
- How fit do we need to be?
- Is MEGAHIKE for us?
- Can we enter a Team, even if we do not represent a company?
- Can we arrive in the evening on Friday 22nd June?
- The MEGAHIKE Basecamp…
- Do we need specialist kit?
- What do we need to carry?
- Food matters…
- What’s included?
- What’s not included?
- What’s sort of back up is there?
- What happens if we get tired, or need to pull out?
- Financial information…
- How do we go about raising the sponsorship?
- What does the Support Team member need to do?
- What prizes, trophies and awards are up for grabs?
- We want to register a Team….what do we do now?
General
Q. How fit do we need to be?
This trek has been designed to be very challenging, but achievable by anyone as long as you and your team train before hand. Remember, you are trekking for 50 miles over 24 hours or 25 miles over 12 hours, – the fitter you are the more you will enjoy this Challenge. Trekking training tips can be found in the downloads section of this website to help point you in the right direction. We are not going to lie, MEGAHIKE will be tough and is a Challenge, but with the support of your Team, and us, anyone can do it!
^ TOPQ. Is MEGAHIKE for us?
ABSOLUTELY!! MEGAHIKE is suitable for people of all ages (minimum 17 years old). The one thing everyone will have in common is a great sense of adventure and the desire to help our regions children’s charity - MedEquip4kids. Over 100 Companies from all over the Northwest and beyond will be entering Teams! The route is fully way-marked, and maps are given to each Team – although navigational and map reading skills are useful, they are not necessary.
^ TOPQ. Can we enter a Team, even if we do not represent a company?
YES! Many other Teams will be taking part – football clubs, social groups and even family and friends.
^ TOPQ. Can we arrive in the evening on Friday 22nd June?
Of course! The MEGAHIKE Basecamp will be open from Friday night onwards; we will be encouraging as many teams as possible to join us on the Friday. The will be plenty of room to camp, (at a minimal cost per plot) so feel free to bring your tents or caravans! Please make sure you collect your registration pack so we know you’ve arrived.
^ TOPQ. The MEGAHIKE Basecamp…
We will be open from Friday evening through to Sunday midday. There will be camping facilities, hot showers, changing facilities, food, a bar, live entertainment and massage tents. Littleborough Rugby Club has very kindly donated their facilities, to allow us to set up Basecamp - this will be where MEGAHIKE starts and finishes.
^ TOPQ. Do we need specialist kit?
We will supply you with a kit list of what to take once you register to take part. Apart from some broken in trekking boots and maybe some trekking poles, you do not need any specialist kit.
^ TOPQ. What do we need to carry?
All participants will only have to carry a day pack (for items such as sun-screen, water, sun hat, camera etc) you will be able to leave any bulky kit or change of clothes at Basecamp, or with your Support Crew.
^ TOPQ. Food matters…
Included in the cost of the challenge will be breakfast (Hot bacon, Sausage or Egg sandwich with tea, coffee of fruit juice), a hot lunch and evening meal on the Saturday. In addition, throughout MEGAHIKE there will be a variety of check points & refreshment stops, all offering complimentary fruit, high energy snack bars, water etc. The will also be food available on the Friday evening and breakfast on the Sunday at a minimal cost. We can cater for all dietary requirements so long as we know in advance – just fill in the appropriate section on your Teams medical questionnaire that we will send you once you have registered.
^ TOPQ. What’s included?
Full back up and support from trained and qualified Global Adventure Challenges staff, marshalled check points, trekking guides bringing up the rear, full medical back up in conjunction with the Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue. There will be complimentary refreshments stops, breakfast, lunch and dinner on the Saturday/Sunday.
^ TOPQ. What’s not included?
Camping – priced at approx. £5 per tent
Evening meal Friday
Breakfast Sunday
Gratuities, alcoholic drinks and your own kit (warm sleeping bag, warm clothes, trekking boots etc
^ TOPQ. What’s sort of back up is there?
There will be a strong support Team with professional, Global Adventure Challenges Challenge Leaders bringing up the rear of the group, as well as marshalled checkpoints. There will be medics travelling around the route in one of our support vehicles, and we’ll have a First Aid point located at Basecamp.
^ TOPQ. What happens if we get tired, or need to pull out?
There will be regular rest stops where each Team can drink and eat some snacks – there is no problem if you need to take more rest stops. Guides will be bringing up the rear of the group ensuring no-one is left alone. If you need to pull out, either your Support Team can come and pick you up, or we will have support vehicles available at all times should they be required.
^ TOPQ. Financial information…
| MegaHike 50 | MegaHike 25 |
| Registration Fee = £249 per team + | Registration Fee = £249 per team + |
| Min Sponsorship = £1,800 per team | Min Sponsorship = £1,500 per team |
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Q. How do we go about raising the sponsorship?
Once you have signed up you will receive a comprehensive fundraising pack from the MEGAHIKE team including tips and ideas in order to make you’re fundraising as easy as possible. The MEGAHIKE team will also be there for you during your fundraising months to provide support and encouragement.
^ TOPQ. What does the Support Team member need to do?
The support crew are there to help, encourage and motivate you throughout the trek. Most importantly they should be available to come and meet you at the various designated check points if required, this may be for you to have a break, a change of clothes or just need a good spurge of encouragement!
^ TOPQ. What prizes, trophies and awards are up for grabs?
There will be a variety of prizes, trophies and awards up for grabs… these include fastest all male, female, mixed and veteran (over 50 years) teams. The will also be prizes for top fundraising team, best support crew and of course……”the funny’s”, which are kept secret until the end!
There will also be a MEGAHIKE medal for all teams who enter and participate in the event. However, there will also be the coveted I BEAT MEGAHIKE medal for Teams that complete the 50 mile route before the sun sets – will you complete MEGAHIKE, or BEAT MEGAHIKE?!!
^ TOPQ. We want to register a Team….what do we do now?
Places are limited and go on a first come first served basis so book your Teams place as soon as you can! You will need to fill in the registration form and post, fax or email it back to the MEGAHIKE team along with the registration fee. Once your form is received, the MEGAHIKE team will write to you sending you further information on what to expect from this awesome event!
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