Gear

Mandatory Gear List – All Times

Per racer unless otherwise specified:

  • Whistle
  • Headlamp + backup battery or light source
  • Emergency Blanket
  • Wool or Synthetic Warm Hat
  • Waterproof Jacket (taped seams, doesn’t have to be breathable, but recommended)
  • Hydration system (bottles, bladder, etc.)
  • Knife (1.5-inch locking blade or longer) (1 per team)
  • Compass (at least 2 per team)
  • UTM Reader with 1:24,000 scale (1 per team)
  • Waterproof Pen (1 per team but you may want to carry backups!)
  • Race Map and Instructions (Provided-1 each per team)
  • Race Number Bib (Provided – 1 per team and visible at all times)

First Aid Kit – Mandatory (one per team)

This first aid kit must be carried by someone on each team at all times.

  • 3 – 4×4 Gauze Pads
  • 1 Roll 1” Waterproof Medical Tape or Equivalent Amount of Duct Tape
  • 1 Small Tube of Antibacterial Ointment
  • 3” Ace Bandage
  • Moleskin/Compeed (enough for each member)
  • 2 Safety Pins
  • 3 Doses of Painkiller (Tylenol, Aspirin, etc.)
  • 3 Doses of Anti-inflammatory (Ibuprofen, etc…)
  • Tweezers

Mandatory Gear for Specific Legs

Paddling Section:

  • PFD’s (Provided) – Racers can use their own PFD’s if desired, but be prepared to carry the PFD for additional portions of the race (Coast Guard Type III)
  • Paddles (Provided) – (Personal paddles are allowed but you may have to carry them for additional portions of the race)
  • Seat for Third Member in the Canoe (optional, but recommended for 3-person)
  • Glow Sticks (1 per racer)

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Mountain Bike Section Only:

  • ANSI Approved Bike Helmet
  • Mountain Bike (No cross bikes or road bikes)
  • White Front Light
  • Red Rear Light mounted on the bike
  • Spare Tube
  • Bike Multi Tool (1 per team)
  • Patch Kit (1 per team)
  • Tire Pump/CO2 Cartridge + Inflator (1 per team)

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Ropes Section Only

  • 2 Locking Carabiners
  • Climbing Harness
  • Belay Device (i.e. Figure 8, ATC)

Note: Rope section will only be included in the course if topography, weather, and safety permits.

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Other Recommended Items – All Races

  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Electrolytes (oral or sports drinks)
  • Bug Spray
  • Toilet Paper or Wipes (bury or use facilities)
  • Food
  • Duct Tape
  • Gloves

Post Race – Both Races

  • Change of Clothes (Warm Clothing)
  • Party Hats
  • Comfortable Shoes
  • Something to sit in or on