gear list

 

Mandatory gear list:

Full Time Mandatory Team Gear: 1 per team must be carried at all times

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  • Fully charged cell phone in dry bag or zip lock bag (powered off for emergency use only for 6-hour and 3-hour (no bike) racers)

  • Compass

  • First aid kit

  • Watch (non-GPS capable for 6-hour and 3-hour (no bike) racers)

  • Waterproof map case or means to keep maps/instructions dry

  • Pencil or pen (felt-tip sharpie will work best) that works in cold weather

Full Time Mandatory Individual Gear: each team member must have the following at all times

  • Backpack or means to carry all gear

  • Whistle

  • Hydration system to carry at least 24 oz of water

  • Space blanket / bag

  • Food to last duration of race

  • Hand warmers

  • Blaze orange clothing (free beanie hat is adequate) - must be visible during all trekking sections

Mandatory Team Biking Gear: 1 per team must be carried on all biking sections

  • Mini bike pump or CO2

  • Tool kit for repairs, e.g. changing flat/chain repair

  • Spare bike tube to fit each bike

Mandatory Individual Biking Gear: each team member must have the following on all biking sections

  • Bike - biking will take place mainly on roads. Fat tire bikes may be used but are not required. With potentially snow-covered roads, a road bike with narrow tires is not recommended.

  • Flashing red tail light

  • Bike helmet

Recommended Gear

  • Layered winter active clothing (warm hat, waterproof jacket, synthetic pants/tights/top, gloves/mittens, wool socks)

  • Bike odometer

  • Bike patch kit

  • Extra change of clothes

  • Sunglasses

  • Duct tape

  • Trekking poles

  • Snowshoes

Prohibited Equipment

  • Any gear item that has GPS capability (3-hour (no bike) and 6-hour)

  • Firearms

  • Communication devices other than sealed cell phone for emergency use

  • Motorized means of transportation

  • Alcohol/drugs

Winter racing considerations

  • Remember adventure racing requires lots of stopping, so you may want to bring an extra layer

  • Make sure your hydration system doesn’t freeze

  • Practice in your planned footware