Women’s Adventure Race Training
Perfect for Spring Challenge competitors, we spend day 1 orienteering and day 2 doing water-based training.
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Introduction
2 Days
Get ready to push your limits and challenge yourself with the Women’s Adventure Race Training!
Location:
Start and finish at the Peel Forest Outdoors Centre base located 20 minutes outside of Geraldine.
Ratio:
1 instructor to 6 participants
Time:
9am – 4pm each day
Age requirements:
Appropriate for ages 16 and up.
Programme Overview
This course covers two of the categories of Spring Challenge events through one day of land-based navigation/orienteering training and one day of water-based raft training along with some team-based challenges.
It is not only a good way to learn the hard skills, but also a great opportunity to practice your teamwork and learn about strengths and weaknesses that may affect you on the big day!
We’ll also hear from local wellness business owner and previous Spring Challenge competitor, Alicia Mabey from Motivating Me, about physical and mental steps you can take to prepare for your event.
Accommodation
1 night of accommodation at the Peel Forest Eco Lodge is included in the cost. This accommodation is a rustic shared bunk style with a solar system, showers. There is a BBQ, outdoor wood-fire pizza oven, gas burner stove and gas oven and working fridge available. The shower is heated via solar and wetback.
What you will need to bring:
You will need to bring your own bedding (sheets, pillows and duvets or sleeping bag) and towels. We provide hand towels, bathmats, tea towels and cloths for cleaning. The bedrooms are not heated so please make sure you bring enough bedding to keep warm.
Food
Bring food for 2 nights and 2 days. Lots of hearty snacks and a packed lunch for during the day. The lodge has good cooking facilities and a fridge.
Our Guarantee
No cancellations. We have many sites to choose from to help make our courses resilient. We’ll do our best to run no-matter the conditions. In the unlikely event we have to postpone due to extreme weather, we’ll find a date that works for you.
Please note we require a minimum of 4 people to run this course effectively.
No stress. Feel like you need a bit more time to soak in the learning? We can arrange private instruction at a discounted rate to help you get that bit further – so you don’t need to pay for another identical course.
Look at some of our participants in action!
Course Schedule
Day 1
Orienteering
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Meet at 9am at Peel Forest Outdoor Centre
Orienteering map reading
Scale and features
Orientating map using features
Using a compass
Taking and following a bearing
Orientating using compass
Route-finding and moving efficiently
Orienteering course team challenge
Finish 4:00 pm and return to the Eco Lodge
Evening Presentation
Alicia Mabey from Motivating Me —
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
After dinner chat at the Peel Forest Eco Lodge about Mental and Physical Preparation – Pre & During 2023 Spring Challenge. Alicia Mabey, creator of the Motivating Me, Timaru-based wellness company, and previous Spring Challenge competitor to speak about how to fuel your body before and during the event and prepare your mind for the challenge.
Topics covered:
Pushing through
Hydration, Food & Fuel
Teamwork
Resiliency
Day 2
Rafting (Spring) or Inflatable Kayak (Summer) Training
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Meet at 9am at Peel Forest Outdoor Centre
Communication/calls
Efficient paddling
River run/flat water journey
Team challenges
Finish 4:00 pm
Ready to book!
Sorry, we don't have any events at the moment.
Group bookings are welcome.
Otherwise contact us or look below for our other upcoming courses
Compulsory Gear:
Orienteering
Activewear appropriate for weather
Warm jacket/ fleece
Raincoat
Day pack with liner
Tramping boots (worn-in) or sturdy trainers
Drink bottle/Water (recommended minimum 2L for the whole day)
Lunch and snacks
Cap or hat
Sunscreen
Any medications you take
Rafting
Thermal Polypro or woollen shirt
Fleece jersey or second polypro shirt
Woollen, polypro or neoprene socks
Lace-up shoes (Old trainers are perfect. Neoprene booties/swimming shoes are not appropriate.)
Towel
Spare change of clothes
Drink bottle
Lunch and snacks
Sunscreen
Any medications you take
Over Night
Pillow
Sleeping bag
Food
Toiletries
Optional Gear:
Tramping poles
Puffer jacket
Cap
Beanie
Thermal leggings (highly recommended on cooler days)
Gaiters
Camera
Walking poles
Gear We Will Supply:
ALL Technical Gear needed for Navigation and Rafting
Extra Warm gear if required
Gear We Can Supply on Request:
Pack
Raincoat
Fleece Tops
Compass
We are registered as an Adventure Activity Operator (AAO) with WorkSafe NZ. The Health and Safety at Work (Adventure Activities) Regulations 2016 established a safety audit and registration process. The regulations aim to enhance professionalism and ensure consistent good practices across the sector.
Get in Touch
Peel Forest Outdoor Centre
1222 Peel Forest Road, RD22, Geraldine, South Canterbury, New Zealand
Call us: 03 696 3832
Linkedin: peel-forest-outdoor-centre
YouTube: Peel Forest Outdoor
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