Mandatory gear list:

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

• 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.

• 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