Fellsman

[AndyA]

It says that every entrant will receive a copy of the pre-marked map. I'll still take a set of maps along as well, just in case.

Don't get excited just yet, here's the story as of 18th Feb (probably after the handbook went to print).

I've had an email exchange with the organisers, concerning the above and they've asked me to circulate the result;

Hi Andy

Yes, the map mentioned on the order form is the custom Fellsman Map.

All entrants must bring full kit as stated in the rules.

IF
the map is ready in time (it may not be) then on the day entrants can
decide whether they wish to use the new map or their own, as it may not
be appropriate for all runners/walkers needs.

Please spread the word that the existence of such a map MUST NOT BE RELIED ON, and ALL ENTRANTS must bring maps as stated in the rules.

I appreciate this is not what you wanted to hear, but these things don't happen overnight.


Best Wishes

Shona Brunskill
On behalf of the Fellsman Committee


On Feb 17, 2012, Andrew Armstrong <********@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi Guys,

I notice that there's a 'Fellsman Map' listed on the 2012 shop list. Is this the custom map that you were proposing?

Can we order it in advance to collect on the weekend or is it first come first served on the day?

Hopefully not the latter, otherwise there's a risk that i won't have a map on race day!

Please could you let me know what the score is (and maybe blog it on the website so others know as well?)

Thanks,

Andy Armstrong.

This only really affects the newbies (such as myself) who were hoping to solve their mapping issue with a single map; returning competitors will presumably already have maps of some sort.

It also reinforces the point that this map isn't really intended to replace the official map requirements as listed on the website. That was my misunderstanding of the original concept so apologies if I've accidentally misled anyone there. It would be nice to have a single 'Race' map for to use however I suspect that may not be possible due to lead times etc.

I've emailed the organiser to find out what the truth as we clearly need to know whether we can expect a free map or need to go out and buy one. Perhaps it's a question dmd can answer.

It could be a serious problem; most entrants will not be reading this thread and reading Suzanne's introduction (in the handbook) could justifiably turn up expecting a map to be waiting for them, for free.

It's too late for me, I've already bought mine thinking we weren't getting one! :angry: