In this episode, I speak to what wildlife can be present on the trails of the Hellbender 100 & why we selected the items for the suggested gear list.

Suggested Gear List:

Runners should carry suggested gear at all times. This includes: headlamp with backup batteries and backup headlamp, red flashing back light (must be worn during all nighttime sections), waterproof jacket, gloves, hat or Buff, emergency blanket, hydration carrier (40oz+), 500 calories (may include fluid calories) first aid adhesive tape, cell phone with rechargeable battery or charging cord, water filtration device (lifestraw, Katadyn, BeFree or the like) and a whistle.

Bear attack instructions according to National Park Service - https://www.nps.gov/articles/bearattacks.htm

Snake bites - https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-snake-bites/basics/art-20056681

Black Widow Bite - https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/black-widow-spider-bite#:~:text=Wash%20the%20area%20with%20soap,elevate%20it%20to%20prevent%20swelling.

Tick bite - https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/pdfs/FS_TickBite-508.pdf

Bee sting - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bee-stings/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353874

Hellbender contacts:

To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit:

https://www.run828foundation.org/ 

To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit:

https://ncmtr.org/

To reach Aaron, please email:

hellbender100RD@gmail.com

To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit:

https://www.hellbender100.com/

Also, please like our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100

And Instagram: @hellbender100miler

Hellbender Partners:

30% Off Pisgah Map Co. - Grandfather Ranger District Map - Use code HELLBENDER100 - https://www.pisgahmapcompany.com/shop-trail-guides/grandfather-ranger-district

Trail Work Volunteer opportunities Mar. 17-19 & Apr. 10 (amongst others) - https://www.g5trailcollective.org/events

Live Trail - https://www.livetrail.net/

Jameson Coffee - Speedgoat Karl's 100 Mile Blend - https://www.jamesoncoffee.com/product/speedgoat-karls-100-mile-blend

Squirrels Nut Butter - https://squirrelsnutbutter.com/

Trail Sisters Approval Requirements - https://calendar.trailsisters.net/trail-sisters-approved/

Tailwind Nutrition - https://tailwindnutrition.com/

Gu Energy - https://guenergy.com/

Leki Trail Running Poles - https://www.leki.com/us/trail-running/