Styrkeprøven Rett Vest is a challenging 50-kilometre mountain tour across the Bergen peninsula, held on an annual basis.
The tour is a simple, non-profit arrangement, organised by volunteers who also participate on the tour. There are no organised safety-measurements.
Every-one participates at his/her own risk, and every-one is responsible for his/her own safety. In case of an accident, we must all be prepared to stop and help each other.
During the 50 kilometres you will climb eight mountains, 3.000 meters up, 3.300 meters down. About 45 km. of the trip is in rugged terrain, on mountain trails and tracks. Some stretches are without any visible foot-path.
About 100 people take part each year. Some are able to run most of the way, and can finish in around 6 hours. Others take their time, spending 14-15 hours to complete the journey.
Before joining the tour, you must evaluate your own physical capacity and qualifications.
Compared to the 7-mountain tour (7-fjellsturen), the Rett Vest is 50–60% longer and much harder.
A few parts of the trip are marked, usually by black and yellow wooden markers or yellow painted arrows on the ground. But the greater part of the trail is not identified in any special way.
If you are not familiar with the mountain-terrain around Bergen, it is strongly recommended that you should only participate on Rett Vest together with someone who knows the tour.
Equipment: Good shoes or boots are important. Street-shoes are not adequate.
You feet will get wet and dirty, that is guaranteed.
The route takes you to an altitude of almost 1000-meters, in exposed terrain.
You must wear the right clothing and be prepared for rain (even snow), and for strong cold winds.
Everyone shall carry a back-pack with warm extra clothing, and with sufficient food and drink to give you energy throughout the day.
Map and compass are recommended, and a mobile telephone is essential.
Before you start, your back-pack will be inspected.
Be prepared - this is how you will look after 50 kilometers :
If the organisers do not think that you are qualified or equipped for the tour, they reserve the right to refuse you to start. Minimum age 16 years.
All participants must register with the organisers beforehand, and provide your name and mobile telephone number. The registration will take place before starting.
At the same time as making your registration you also make a declaration that you accept to participate in Styrkeprøven Rett Vest on your own responsibility, and
that you will respect the safety measurements set down in the Safety Rules for the tour.
You must also register your name at two of the cabins you pass on the way, at Redningshytten and at Turnerhytten.
Pluss at the drinking station at Unneland.
You must report to the Staff if you stop the trip before reaching the Finish.