6H challenge Info
Distance & Vertical Metres
- Collect as many vertical meters as you possible on the Vertical Extreme course in 6 hours.
2000 HM, 3000 HM, 4000 HM, .....
Start
- 09:00 h at the Schattberg X-press valley station in Saalbach
Finish
- Mountain station of the Schattberg X-press (Schattberg East)
Time limit
- 6 hours
- Last start authorisation in the valley at 14:00 h!
Ranking
- The net running times from the start to the finish, altitude metres before time, are counted
(Example: 4000 metres in 5:30 hours is counted before 3000 metres in 3:30 hours)
The entry fee includes the following
- Drinking and refreshment stations (no cups served!)
- Starter present
- Care & Security
- Powerdrinks, Gels & Power bars
- Pasta Party at the Skyrest (Schattberg summit)
- Descent with the Schattberg X-Press gondola (with start number)
Drinking and refreshment stations
- KM 1,6 Mittelstation Schattberg - electrolyte drink, water
- KM 3,3 Schattberg Bergstation/Ziel - elektrolyte drink, water, bananas, chocolate, Powerbar bar, Soft cookies, salted pretzels, milk protein shakes, Silberpfeil energy drink
Additional info
- Walking poles (if in use) must be carried during the whole race
- Littering alongside the track is strictly forbidden
- Timing only in the uphill parts
- Break between leaving the gondola and starting the next uphill at your own discretion
Track info
Equipment & Age classes
Obligate equipment
- Good shoes
- Weatherproof clothing
Recommended
- Insurance which covers helicopter rescue
- Headwear
Age classes
- No age classes