Week 6 | Ultra Trail Kosciuszko 50km Course Recon | Snow, Aid Stations & Race Prep! | Weekly Vlog

❄️ Week 6 | Ultra Trail Kosciuszko 50km Course Recon | Snow, Aid Stations & Race Prep!

Back to the mountains! This week we headed into Kosciuszko National Park for a full 50km course recon ahead of Ultra Trail Kosciuszko. With snow still covering parts of the track (in November!), it was the perfect time to explore the climbs, the runnable sections, and check where the aid stations will be on race day.

If you’re racing this year—or simply love watching big alpine trail adventures—this recon vlog gives you a real look at what to expect on the course. 🏔️

🎥 What’s Inside This Course Recon

Snowy alpine sections and early-season conditions

Full course breakdown + major climbs

Key aid station locations and fueling tips

Strategy for the final 25km

Scenic Kosciuszko views + real race prep insights

Honest, practical trail running advice from the mountains

Whether you're racing the 27km, 50km, or just following along for inspiration, this weekly vlog gives you everything you need to get mentally and physically prepared for race day.

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⏱️ Timeline

0:00 Overview
2:00 TVT Track – Ngarigo (Perisher mentioned in subtitles instead of Thredbo)
7:20 Climb to Eagles Nest
8:16 Merritts Nature Trail
12:30 Tom's Tips for the Final Descent
14:25 My Advice for the Final 25km
16:09 Snowys Walk – 10km Descent
20:20 Aid Station Info – Where you can have crew

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