Edale Skyline Fell Race

If the contours are close together then its steep; either steep up or steep down :). I tend to find that if you figure you're starting pretty low down in a valley, the contours all make sense from then on.

Obviously this logic doesn't work for races like Auld Lang Syne that start on top of a moor :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by CribGoch

Use of altimeters in races should be discouraged..

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why?

On the ML assessment you can use Altimeters, its a recognised nav aid.

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Originally Posted by IainR

why?

On the ML assessment you can use Altimeters, its a recognised nav aid.

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So? A fell race isnt an ML assessment.

Anyway, if you start allowing navigational aids beyond the good old map & compass, then where do you draw the line?

And yes, as far a mountain navigation goes, I am a luddite.

Whilst I do like the race map thingies with the route tips, I'd prefer to use them in conjunction with an OS / Harveys map. Not solely instead of.

I'm just pointing out that the national bodies appreciate that such devices are a part of traditional navigation. The MLTB's draw the line at GPS's.

I don't use altimeters, but I fail to see why the FRA should be against a navigational aid.

Never understood why runners and walkers are so against advances in technology, sailers/divers/fisherman have welcomed them with open arms.

I rarely use GPS's for nav work, infact I was using them last night with the MRT and could barely remember how to use one, but I've no qualms with people using them.

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Originally Posted by IainR

why?


On the ML assessment you can use Altimeters, its a recognised nav aid.

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Iwould expect all MLs to be familiar with all current trends and aid`s but i wouldn`t expect everyperson that uses mountains to be familiar with them.

Just the good old fashioned map and compass after all open the map and where you are stood is there if you know how to find it.;)

From a running perspective surely the main use of GPS is for post run 'stat attack' analysis and route profiling and what not. A bit like the equivalent of collecting cricket score sheets ;)

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Originally Posted by Stolly

From a running perspective surely the main use of GPS is for post run 'stat attack' analysis and route profiling and what not. A bit like the equivalent of collecting cricket score sheets ;)

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exactly, that's what we have 305's for.


John, a altimeter is simple and informative (IF CALIBRATED)

Which brings us back to the original question. Why are contour heights vital on a race map?

So you can (if you want to) use an altimeter. Is this a Ground Hog Day???.......