Gear testing training run with race day load out for upcoming mountain race. Mix of fuel alternatives (no gels or engineered nutrition), gummy snacks, dried fruit, fresh fruit and Lara bars. 4500cals and 750g carbs over the 14 hours (2 hr bike back to the trailhead) 1.5L camelback and 500ml hand flask with filter cap, refilled every 20-30 mins with a 10 second scoop out of the numerous streams and lakes.
Zero maintenance over the years. Northern Traverse is 60% routefinding through the tuckamore and bushes. Even with GPS is very iffy, you can miss the 'route' from one step to the next. following Chris' strava GPS route will get you 99% on track. Gaia GPS App is a great addition, free to download offline maps that include the route.
Great route and challenge to do. Taxi available to take you to the opposing trailhead, either at the start or end.