Toughest Multi-Terrainrace in the world

Monday 29th August - Saturday 3rd September 2016Competitors need to be ready to leave HQ onSunday 28th August 2016. A bed at race HQapartments is included for the night before.

From: Dave AnnadalePosition: Race Director

Dear competitor,As a highly regarded course designer of extreme ultra races around the world I set myself a challenge to design a course that takes in the greatest elements of all other courses I know.

I’ve spent a number of years designing courses in Vietnam, Nepal, Gobi (twice) and Namibia to name a few and decided to combine them into one challenging course of constantly changing scenery and terrain

• Sand Dunes of the Sahara• Glacier of the Arctic• Rivers and Grasslands of North America• Volcanic Landscapes

And of course...

• Physical Challenge of 250km• Demands of Self-Reliance• Diffi culties of Different Terrains• Mental Battle to Finish!

Having scoured the variety of other landscapes and countries I’d previously set courses in, Iceland with it’s unique geology, was the only choice. The Icelandic interior is uninhabited with the nearest road being over 100 miles away, this allows the course to take in glacial/volcanic plains in the centre and head north towards the lush meadows of the coast, also providing a variety of challenging terrain and natural obstacles.

Imagine crossing the ancient volcanic land scape completely untouched by human hand.

Being only of a handful of people ever to set foot and maybe the last.

Running through volcanic steam vents heading north towards the Arctic Circle.

The Result Is:

The Fire + Ice Challenge:

250km

To complete the 250km, 6day, constantly changingIcelandic terrain

6 Stages

To run unassisted from the Glacier in the centre, to the Hot Springs near the Coast

Navigation

No Navigation Required!!

Self-Reliant

Most importantly to earn this challenge you must be self-reliant, carrying everything you need:food, water, clothing etc. (see race info pack) for the duration.

Camping

The Fire + Ice campsite team will set up tents for you and also provide hot water, but that should be it, this is YOUR personal challenge!

Safety

Of course your safety isparamount and my highly experience team will have 4WD vehicles on the course and at manned checkpoints should you require medical help or assistance.

Competitors Have To Say:Here’s What Just Some Of Our

“Hard, but well worth the pain”

“I would just like to thank you for putting together such an incredible experience. You can really see you put a lot of thought into the course, I especially liked the little detours through rocky canyons. Anyway, thanks for all the hard work you and your team put in, my feet have nearly healed.”

“Amazing, what a place”

“I’ve done a few other multi-day races but this was in another league. Thanks so much for organising it. I’ll defi nitely be going back to Iceland what a place .”

Martin - 2003

Sharon Gayter

“This is harder than the Marathon Des Sables”From 6 time Marathon Des Sables winner Mohammed Ahansal

I’ve put together an incredible course, BUT you will have to earn this experience!

• It can be completed by anyone with the right training and commitment.

• Runners and walkers are welcome.

• All abilities and experience levels have taken on the challenge.

You have probably looked at other races -

Only Fire + Ice has the complete range of challenges, terrain and landscapes. Keeping the race exciting and unpredictable; Sand Dunes or River crossing?

If you’re thinking of next year -

You need to know the course area we use is arguably the most stunning part of Iceland. More and more of it is being cordoned off due to volcanic activity. This year may be the last year we can use this particularly beautiful area.

Your Awesome RacePackage:

An incredible routeRecced’d over many months to give you the most challenging route whilst also taking in the most special parts of Iceland

Fully marked courseOur course team mark out the complete route for you to follow

BasecampSet up for you at the end of each day by the campsite team

4WD transport to the start(6hr drive due to lack of roads)

Accommodation at Akureyri Saelhaus apartmentsSaturday 29th and Saturday 5th September

Most importantA highly qualifi ed and experience course team of ex-ultra racers and medical professionals are on hand 24 hours to help, should you need it

4WD vehicles on the course each day,taking part in various functions to make sure that the event goes smoothly.

Evening celebration mealWith legendary Icelandic hospitality + slideshow of event pictures.

Presentation of trophies / plaques to all fi nishers

Breakfast whilst at the Saelhaus apartments

Packed lunch for journey to base camp at the Glacier

Hot drink when you cross the fi nishing line each day

All starters receive event top,in the last two years it has been a customised OMM Countour midlayer fl eece with an embroidered Fire + Ice logo, RRP approx £55

Special discountsfor all Fire + Ice competitors from Extreme Adventure Food

What’s being one of a few peoplepermitted to cross Iceland

worth to you?

Guarantee an experienceof a lifetime

A challenge that will push you to your limitIn an area only a professional guideknows exists. An experience 99% of

people won’t ever have. Fire + Ice

You’ve probably see other races cost £3000 - £3500!!

Fire + Ice isn’t even close to that price.

We provide this incredible experience for £2000

Hurry: Due to the nature of the area, we only have permission for a limited number of competitors!

Got Questions?Look forward to seeing you in Iceland, if you do have any

questions you can email me, dave@fi reandiceultra.com or send me a message through our contact us page.

The event takes place in the North of Iceland, in one of the most remote and pristine parts of Iceland, we start at the edge of the Northern side of the Vatnajokull glacier, almost 100km from the nearest road, with amazing scenery that includes landscapes that were used by Astronauts to practice moon landings, Lava Fields, Volcano’s, Deserts of Black volcanic sand, past massive waterfalls, green and grassy trails with Volcanic rock around you, hidden valleys teeming with life tucked away in the Lava fi elds. Massive cliffs with Volcanic formations, and fi nally fi nishing almost at the coast just below the Arctic Circle.

Saturday 28th AugustCompetitors arrive at Race HQ in Akureyri. Kit checks, Medical reviews, race paperwork on Saturday evening.

Sunday 29th AugustFinal kit checks, Medical reviews, race paperwork etc. Depart for Base Camp in the Icelandic Highlands, at the base of a Volcano. Packed lunch provided. Competitors provide own evening meal, hot water supplied.

Monday 30th August 35km Competitors provide own pre race breakfast. Highlights for the day; New deserts of Volcanic Ash, Hills, Lake, Steaming Lava.

Tuesday 31st August 42km Highlights for the day; Tracks, Hills, Lava fi elds, The Queen, Iceland’s iconic mountain, Riverside camp.

Wednesday 1st September 70kmHighlights for the day; Glacial River Crossing, fast tracks, Lava Fields, Little Sahara, Hidden ValleyCamp in centre of old Volcano.

Thursday 2nd September 42kmHighlights for the day; The most powerful waterfall in the Northern hemisphere, Ash, sand and rocky ground.

Friday 3rd September 35kmHighlights for the day; Lava towers, grassy ground, steaming hills. Camp at the Hot Pool.

Saturday 4th September Highlights for the day; Steaming Mud Pools, Steam outlets, Volcanic scenery, running the rim of a massive volcano.

The Finish!!! Saturday night presentation dinner, event slide and fi lm show back in Akureyri.

Itinerary:

The Fire + Ice is a unique challenge due to the Icelandic weather. Up near the Glacier you should expect temperatures closer to freezing but as you go nearer the coast and hot springs the temperature becomes much more comfortable. With the in mind, most Fire + Ice backpacks weigh between 8kg (exc water) and 12kg depending on kit choices made.

Compulsory Kit List

1. Backpack / Rucksack, capable of carrying all compulsory equipment, food and other items you wish to carry, cameras etc.2. Sleeping bag, with or without liner, capable of withstanding nigh time temperatures of 0 degrees.3. Head torch AND emergency light, normal conditions for this time of year suggest they will not get much use, however bad weather conditions, extend the short period of darkness, mainly expected to be used for the long stage, and going to the bathroom etc.4. 12 x Safety Pins for number (plus spares for other use). Your numbers MUST not be altered in size, and the whole number secured plainly visible on the front. and rear.5. Small knife or multi-tool6. Survival BAG, NOT a sheet. It must be a bag you can get inside, with your clothes on if necessary.7. Small fl ashing “ RED “ light, to fi t on back of backpack in darkness (mostly expected for the long stage).8. Sunscreen, waterproof type suggested9. Lip balm lots of choice.10. Medical kit, with special provision for Blisters, see separate list for Medical kit AND Blister kit contents.11. Tissues / Wet wipes12. Hand cleaner, alcohol gel, keep those stomach upsets at bay.13. T shirt Long or short sleeve, must be quick dry material.14. Waterproof jacket and trousers, with taped seams.15. Warm mid layer, lightweight down sweater or similar, for use on a cold day, or at the camp in the evening.16. Shorts and tights, anyone using shorts during the day , must also bring long tights orleggings, for cold days or for evenings.17. Hat 1 – A hat suitable for protecting head and neck against the sun.18. Hat 2 – For warmth during cold evenings.19. Shoes, trail running shoes, for events of this type it is normal to use shoes at least 1 size bigger than normal, to allow for swelling, blisters etc, remember your feet swell sideways not just lengthways, so consider a show with a slightly wider fi tting.

Equipment:

20. Socks, your feet will get wet from time to time, minimum of 2 pairs of socks required, more if you wish to.21. Lightweight, warm gloves22. Sunglasses with UV protection.23. Food and nutrition for complete event, including Night before and morning of Race day before the start. Extreme Adventure Food is lightest weight with highest energy, large choice and great tasting. Use this LINK to go to the Extreme Adventure food website for all your high energy food, energy bars, gels, recovery drinks and other nutritional and sporting products, remember your electrolytes !! You must carry a minimum of 2300Kcal per day.24. Hydration system, water bottles, Platypus etc., you must have the capacity to carry a minimum of 2 litres, you must leave each CP with a minimum of 1.5 litres.25. Sleeping mat IS compulsory.26. Plus whatever you wish to carry, camera, extra food, gaiters, ipod etc.27. Dry Bags for your sleeping bag and clothes are compulsory.28. In Addition each competitor MUST hand in a drop bag, that will be available during the event at the discretion of the organisers.

The drop bag is not an excuse to take lighter choices in your backpack, your backpack contents will be checked before event starts. All compulsory items must be present and suitable for event conditions.In the event that the medical team decide that an individual needs his or her drop bag, or an individual requests the drop bag, when it is not being issued to all participants, then a time penalty will be added to that individual’s time. When the drop bag is being issued by the organisers to all participants, then no time penalties apply.In certain unusual conditions this drop bag will be handed to all the competitors. Your drop bag must be up to the same size as a 10 litre backpack and no more.

And must be CLEARLY marked with your name. Contents MUST include :1. Thick warm socks2. Long warm trousers or leggings3. Underwear4. Long sleeved warm base layer5. Long sleeved warm top layer6. Warm hat, that covers ears7. Warm pair of Gloves

ALSO : Include a towel and swimming costume in your drop bag !! Must NOT include extra food or nutritional products.

Equipment:

Fire and Ice 2016 Compulsory Medical Kit – to be carried by all competitors

We have excellent and well equipped medics on the course and at camp, however you are expected to be Self-suffi cient for normal medical situations.Painkillers or similar drugs (NSAIDS) will NOT BE SUPPLIED by our Medics, research highlights dangers involved in taking pain killers during prolonged exercise, If you take painkillers, Tylenol / Paracetamol / Acetaminophen are preferred over anti-infl ammatory medications such as Ibuprofen / Neurofen / Advil / Motrin / Naprosyn and others.

It is NOT advised to take anti-infl ammatory medication on the course.You should seek advice from your own doctor about any medication you plan to take during the Fire + Ice ultra, including Pain Killers.

Any medication or other prescription items or medical supplies that you are required to take, (For example - Epi Pen ) must be brought with you, not doing so may result in you not be able to start.

The following list is a minimum requirement.You may need more supplies based on your experience and prior and history of foot blisters.

1 x Compression Bandage, The minimum size requirement is 7.5 cm/3 in wide x 4.5 m/14 ft long (6 cm /2.4 inches in diameter). The compression bandage can be used for strapping an ankle / knee, slinging an arm injury.

12 x Safety Pins for emergencies and to hold race number in place

10 x alcohol wipes

2 x hypodermic needles or safety pins

1 x roll of paper tape

1 x roll of elastic tape

Assorted blister pads, gel pads, moleskin etc

Assorted plasters, for cuts, scratches etc.

Note 1: A foot Lubricant is also recommended. Foot powder is recommended for feet that sweat a lot.

Note 2: You should try to anticipate the amount of supplies you will need for the whole event. If you do not bring enough supplies, you could be at risk of developing more severe blisters that could jeopardize your ability to fi nish the race.

Medical Kit:

Campsites: Each day the camp team will move the base camp to the end of the next stage. We use 4 person mountain tents dues to the changeable nature of the Icelandic weather, which will be set up for you every day.

The team will also provide you with ho water every morning and evening at the campsites, to enable you to prepare the food and drinks you are carrying. At most camps, proper toilets are provided, but the rare also traditional “hole in the ground” style.

No navigation required: The course team will be on the course for a week before you arrive, marking the whole course with red fl uorescent fl ags so you don’t have to think about navigation and can focus on your experience.

In the event you are still on the course after dark, possibly on the long stage, glowsticks will be deployed to make it easier for you to follow the course.

Food & Nutrition Special Offer: Orders made from our partners Extreme Adventure Food can be shipped direct to Iceland for the same price as a UK delivery cost. For this service, orders must be over £30, and placed online by the end of July 13th. For Fire + Ice competitors use Iceland14 as a coupon code when checking out to get 20% off everything on your order. We are unable to ship any items not supplied by our sponsors.

Entry Costs: Entry costs for 2016 is £2000.00. A deposit of £500 is required to confi rm your place. Please note that your deposit must be paid within 7 days of receiving an email confi rmation of your entry be-ing successful. All deposits are non-refundable. You can pay in instalments, with the fi nal balance due by the end of June 2016.

We have entries for 2017 and 2018, drop us and email for details.

Campsite, Navigation, Food & Entry Costs:

Insurance: Personal insurance is compulsory. You must have your own insurance that covers you for all possible risks that are associated with this event, including your own travel insurance that covers you from leaving your home, until your return. There are many good insurance companies, Dogtag offer a small discount for Fire + Ice competitors.

Ensure it covers you when in the country of the event. This must cover you against all costs of hospitalisation, medical care, and repatriation to your home country if you are ill, injured or become unable to continue the event, this needs to include all travel costs, such as vehicle hire, air, train, or any other form of transport required.

Your insurance must also cover you against any other extra costs that are incurred as a result of your injury or illness, such as accommodation, special assistance or special equipment. We have no control and can not accept and responsibility for any medical treatment received in the area of the event. We can not accept any responsibility for the quality of type of services available in the area of the event.

You are responsible for all of your equipment and belongings, we can not be responsible for any loss or damage, however caused. We recommend that you take out suffi cient insurance to cover all your equipment and belongings.

Insurance:

Rules & Regulations:

Extreme Adventure organises a number of events in Iceland and the UK, with different formats, distances and environments, please see the event of your choice for more details.

• Our events usually involve people from many countries, the offi cial language at our events is English, however we do have Icelandic speaking staff available in Iceland.

• Participants must be a minimum of 18 years old.

• Extreme Adventure reserves the right to refuse or withdraw competitors from events where they feel it is necessary.

• It is necessary for each participant to carry his or her own medication, and advise the organisers of any pre existing medical conditions. A medical declaration is supplied to all entrants, and must be completed before starting.

• Participants accepts that all these events are in remote locations, and in the event of emergency, transfer to medical facilities can take several hours or longer.

• Extreme Adventure strongly recommends that participants have insurance that covers them for personal belongings, travel, hospitalisation, medical care and repatriation. In the event that illness or sickness requires the above.

• Participants are responsible for all the belongings and equipment they own. Race Adventure is not responsible for any loss or damage, however caused.

• If the event is being fi lmed, recorded or photographed by the events offi cial photographer or staff, participants give he right to allow these images / fi lms to be used by Extreme Adventures and associated companies.

• Participants are welcome to take pictures or make fi lms of their experience, however these must solely be for personal use, use of these images or fi lms for professional purposes must be pre agreed.

• Charity and Sponsors logos on your kit, Race Adventure have sponsorship from some com-panies to assist us with these events, it is not permitted that participants display logos of any company that confl icts with Extreme Adventures or any of our sponsors.

• By taking part in a Extreme Adventure event, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions that are specifi ed above. These terms and conditions may be altered or added to as required.