Autumn Equinox Blackout 2027

AUTUMN EQUINOX BLACKOUT Wednesday 22nd to Thursday 23rd September 2027 12:00 Wednesday to 12:00 Thursday £395 per person | Maximum 4 | Jacob-led The autumn equinox falls during the Blackout at 7:01am on Thursday 23rd September. Blackout is a 24-hour small-group mountain experience built around rough terrain, uncertainty, isolation and removing some of the things normally competing for your attention. Your phone is handed over before we leave. The route is not disclosed in advance. Everything needed for the overnight journey is carried with you. The images used on this page are from the first Blackout. Photo: George Reese (@wildture_g) THE BLACKOUT No messages. No scrolling. No checking in. No personal photography. No public route. Emergency communication remains available through Mountain Craft using satellite communication. THE ROUTE The exact location and route remain undisclosed until shortly before departure. Expect rough mountain ground, uncertain lines, slow movement and an overnight camp chosen around the weather, terrain and group. This is not an endurance event. Distance is secondary to the terrain, the route and spending a full 24 hours away. Unlike the Solstice Blackout, this edition will not have a professional photographer. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE You need solid hill fitness and must be comfortable carrying your own overnight bivi or small tent setup over rough mountain terrain. You do not need to be fast, but you do need to be steady, resilient and comfortable with uncertainty. Not suitable for beginners. WHAT’S INCLUDED 24 hours led by Jacob, secure phone storage, satellite communication, route planning and pre-event kit and logistics advice. NOT INCLUDED Shelter, sleeping bag, mat, food, stove, personal hill kit or travel. All route decisions remain weather and safety dependent.