Hope Challenge Resources

Itinerary

Friday 28th June 2019 Please leave ample time to get to the Event Base Camp to avoid arriving late. N.B.…

Friday 28^th June 2019

Please leave ample time to get to the Event Base Camp to avoid arriving late.

N.B. Please note that there will be no lunch at the base camp. Afternoon tea will be available.

From 12:00 – 16:00	Teams arrive at the Event Base Camp to register.
12:00 – 18:00	Shelter Build Challenge takes place. It will be down tools at 18:00 so allow plenty of time.
18:30	Shelter Judging
19:30 – 20:30	Dinner served
20:45	Opening Presentation and Event Briefing
23:00	Base Camp Quiet Time

Saturday 29^th June 2019

07:00	Breakfast served
08:00	Trek and Mental Challenges start
16:30	All teams to have completed trek and mental challenges
19:00	Dinner
20:30	Presentation of Awards and Thank You
23:30	Base Camp Quiet Time

Sunday 30^th June 2019

08:00	Breakfast
08:30	Teams dismantle shelters & pack cars
12:00	Teams to have left site and event closes

The base camp for Hope Challenge is the Hollowford Centre in the Hope Valley Address: Hollowford Centre, Castleton, Hope Valley – S33…

The base camp for Hope Challenge is the Hollowford Centre in the Hope Valley

Address:

Hollowford Centre, Castleton, Hope Valley – S33 8WB
NOTE: the postcode is not likely to take you to the exact location, so please follow directions below once you get into Castleton

Once in Castleton, follow these instructions:

Once you have gone past Ye Olde Cheshire Inn and Peveril Stores as the crossroads take the right hand turn down Millbridge
Continue straight through to Hollowford Road
After 300 meters on Hollowford Road bear right into the Hollowford centre and follow the marshal and car parking instructions.

Once in Castleton, follow these instructions:

Once you have gone past Ye Olde Cheshire Inn and Peveril Stores as the crossroads take the right hand turn down Millbridge
Continue straight through to Hollowford Road
After 300 meters on Hollowford Road bear right into the Hollowford centre and follow the marshal and car parking instructions.

Once in Castleton, follow these instructions:

Once you have gone past Ye Olde Cheshire Inn and Peveril Stores as the crossroads take the right hand turn down Millbridge
Continue straight through to Hollowford Road
After 300 meters on Hollowford Road bear right into the Hollowford centre and follow the marshal and car parking instructions.

Once in Castleton, follow these instructions:

Once you have gone past Ye Olde Cheshire Inn and Peveril Stores as the crossroads take the right hand turn down Millbridge
Continue straight through to Hollowford Road
After 300 meters on Hollowford Road bear right into the Hollowford centre and follow the marshal and car parking instructions.

The nearest train station is in Hope 2.5 miles away
There are direct trains from both Manchester (approx 50 minutes) and Sheffield (approx 30 minutes) operated by Northern Rail Trains.

Choosing the right kit will ensure you are happy and comfortable as well as help to prevent injuries or soreness.…

Choosing the right kit will ensure you are happy and comfortable as well as help to prevent injuries or soreness.

Sleeping Equipment	Essential	Optional
Sleeping Bag (2-3 seasons)	X
Sleeping mat	X
Sleeping bag liner		X
Clothing	Essential	Optional
Trekking trousers or shorts (light weight, fast drying)	X
Thermal wear to protect you from the elements	X
Waterproof jacket and trousers	X
Warm tops or fleeces	X
Warm jacket for camp	X
Well broken in walking boots for trekking (these will also be used for shelter building)	X
Socks and underwear	X
Sandals or trainers for comfortable wear	X
Your own pair of strong work/gardening gloves for use during the Shelter Build	X
Personal Items	Essential	Optional
Personal medication	X
Toiletries and towel	X
Wash kit including bio-degradable washing soap/shampoo	X
Carrier Bags for personal rubbish collection	X
Dry sack in which to carry personal items	X
Sun protection (maximum factor) for face, lips and body	X
Mobile phone fully charged	X
Compass		X
Map case or clear plastic pocket for map for Trek		X
Antibacterial hand sanitiser (or alcohol based hand gel)		X
Cash for Bar		X
Sun glasses		X
Extra personal snacks		X
Torch and spare batteries		X
First Aid Kit – at least one per team	Essential	Optional
Insect repellent.		X
Scissors		X
Alcohol hand gel		X
Safety pins		X
Ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatory		X
Antihistamine tablets and cream		X
Antiseptic wipes		X
Plasters		X
Blister plasters		X
Dehydration mix such as Dioralyte		X