Trail Running Gippsland

30/10/2023

Day 3 of the 4 Peaks is another classic - Mt Hotham via Bon Accord track. The course starts with a fast flat trail to Washington Creek before climbing Bon Accord hill, and 'The Wall' before joining the the razorback walk ending just before Diamantina Hut. The highlight is the rewarding and breathtaking view along the razorback walk to the finish. It almost feels like a downhill on that last 2km stretch and is amazing fun on an easy and undulating track to the finish.

The past two editions of the race have had very wet conditions to challenge competitors, and in 2022 we were forced to turn back after 10km near Bon Accord hut site. Lets hope we have better conditions next Monday and we can finish along the amazing Razorback track.

Monday 6th November
15km, 1867m climb
entries closing soon at 4peaks.com.au

La Sportiva FIND YOUR FEET Alpine Shire Council

25/10/2023

Real athletes use real fruit for real flavour 🍊🍋🍓🍒🍍

We are proud to announce Skratch Labs are again the nutritional sponsor for the Bright Alpine Climb - 4 Peaks in 2023.

Skratch Labs use real fruit for flavour, never anything artificial. This alleviates GI-distress and flavour fatigue. They eliminate functionless additives like artificial sweeteners and dyes, using only real ingredients like dried fruit powder and cane sugar, for superior taste and performance. You don’t sweat red dye so why drink it?

One of Skratch Labs main considerations in developing their sports drink was to make a product which was absorbed by the gut. One way to enhance this absorption is to control the osmolality of their solution. Osmolality refers basically to the number of molecules dissolved in one kg of fluid. This term is used to describe any bodily fluid or aqueous solution (meaning solutes in water). When comparing two vessels of solution separated by a membrane, water and solutes will flow from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

If a sports drink is more concentrated than blood, there will be difficulty absorbing the necessary nutrients. Conversely, if the drink is less concentrated than blood, solutes and some water can freely flow into the body to be utilized. For this reason, it's important to aim for a drink of equal or lesser concentration than blood.

Food additives such as food dye, preservatives, and non-nutritive sweeteners can increase the osmolarity of the consumed beverage which can impair absorption. This, in conjunction with cited inflammatory effects of these additives make for products that fall short of keeping you hydrated and fueled to your full potential, even on your hardest day.

For more info about Skratch Labs and where to stock up head to www.skratchlabs.com.au

24/10/2023

The Bright Alpine Climb is proud to have the amazing support of as our main sponsor again in 2023.

La Sportiva is an Italian company and worldwide leader in the outdoor industry for the production of technical clothing and footwear for mountaineering, climbing, mountain running, hiking and trekking.

Personally our team has been wearing La Sportiva shoes in some of the toughest races around the world can can honestly say they are the most comfortable trail running shoes ever made.

Keep an out for some of the top La Sportiva athletes showing how fast they can climb the 4 Peaks in just 10 days time.

Check out the range of shoes at Bogong Equipment and FIND YOUR FEET stores.

enter today at 4peaks.com.au

04/04/2023

The wait is almost over, with entries opening at 8pm for the 2023 Bright Alpine Climb 4 Peaks.

Head to 4peaks.com.au for all the info you need, and look out for the ENTER NOW link when it appears.

Challenge yourself on 4 different mountains in the beautiful Victorian Alps over 4 days on the Melbourne Cup Long weekend.
Mt Buffalo, Mt Feathertop, Mt Hotham and Mystic Hill. Run all four mountains or choose just one.

Join us at Bright's original trail running event, now in its 43rd year!

28/03/2023

Entries for the 2023 Bright Alpine Climb 4 Peaks open in one week - 8pm Monday 4th April 2023.

There's no better way to spend the Melbourne Cup Long weekend than tackling Brights' original trail run. On four consecutive days from 4th-7th November, 4 Peakers will climb Mt Buffalo, Mt Feathertop, Mt Hotham and Mystic Hill.

Choose 1 mountain, or enter all four for the ultimate mountain running experience.

www.4peaks.com.au/

La Sportiva

26/10/2022

Do I have to run all 4 days?

No you don't- individual day entries are available so you can choose to run Mt Buffalo, Mt Feathertop, Mt Hotham or Mystic Hill events.

The Bright Alpine Climb 4 Peaks entries will close at midnight today. With almost 400 participants signed up it is going to be fun weekend.

Don't forget to pack some good quality wet weather gear, you are going to need it!
Enter at www.4peaks.com.au/

La Sportiva

17/10/2022

The sun is shining again, and hopefully the trails are drying out ready for the Melbourne Cup long weekend in Bright.

Regular prices for the 4 Peaks end at midnight tonight so if you are thinking of entering don't wait any longer.

www.4peaks.com.au/enter

La Sportiva
Alpine Shire Council
Thought Sports

02/10/2022

We have joined forces with the SuperTrail team to bring back the Mitchell River Trail Run. Victoria's newest 3-day jam-packed trail running weekend (18-20 November) is nestled in the pristine campsite of Echo Bend in East Gippsland.

Runs available include the 2km Tiny Trails as well as a 6km, 21km and 50km, with an option to do a Triple Crown (Friday night 'shoot out', the Saturday 50km and the Sunday 21km) or the L.O.S.E.R - a last one standing event.

Check out the link here to sign up! https://supertrail.com.au/mitchellriver

01/10/2022

4 weeks today we will be returning to Visit Mount Buffalo for Day 1 of the 2022 Bright Alpine Climb - 4 Peaks. With over 300 keen climbers already entered it is sure to be a great 4 days in the mountains.
https://www.4peaks.com.au/enter

La Sportiva Alpine Shire Council

29/09/2022

Who has one of these shirts from a previous 4 Peaks event?
We are bringing back the old school shirt for 2022.
Order your shirt today through the entry page 'shop' to make sure you don't miss out.
https://eventplus.net/shop?eporg=4PR22

12/09/2022

Come and join us for Bright Alpine Climb - 4 Peaks Run 42nd Edition

Early bird entries for Bright Alpine Climb 4 Peaks close at midnight today. We have a great mix of first-timers and old-timers already entered for the 2022 edition to be held on the traditional Melbourne Cup Long Weekend 28th Oct to 1st Nov.

Bring your family and friends for a great time in the mountains.

https://www.4peaks.com.au/enter

Bright & Surrounds Mystic Park, Bright La Sportiva Alpine Shire Council