Gear List

**Random gear checks will be performed during the race. Racers not carrying mandatory gear will receive a point penalty**

race passport (one per team, provided) WATERPROOF
Waterproof race map (one per team, provided)
Writing Utensil (one per team)
Waterproof rain jacket with a hood
Backpack
Whistle (attached and within reach at all times)
Water carrying capacity of at least 64oz
extra long sleeve base layer
full finger gloves (bike gloves ok)
warm hat or buff
space blanket
compass (at least one per team)
Extra pair of non-cotton socks (24 hour racers only)
Headlamp with fresh batteries and extra batteries as needed (24 hour racers only)
Bear Spray and knowledge of its use. One per team, easily accessible–NOT buried deep in your backpack!!) Check out this video for how to be safe in bear country, and this one about using bear spray. Although encounters are unlikely, there are black and grizzly bears in the area you will be traveling.
First aid kit (one per team). Recommended: Adventure Medical Kit Ultralight .7, or build your own based on its contents
Cell phone with fully charged battery (one per team). For use as a camera or in case of emergency only. Using your cell phone for navigation is not allowed and will get you disqualified.
Water purification, drops or filter (one per team). Pack what you need in order to purify enough water for everyone for the entire race.
Way to keep maps protected (one per team). A big ziplock or map case will work.
Small gear bin or duffel, more details to come.

Mountain Bike (we recommend a tune-up before race day…a broken bike mid-race is a big bummer!). No E-Bikes allowed.
Bike Helmet
spare tube
pump or CO2 canisters (at least one per team)
tool kit (one per team)
red blinking light (24 hour racers only, for all night riding)
head lamp or handlebar light (24 hour racers only, for all night riding). We recommend both!

Pack Raft (one seat per racer, doubles or singles ok)
Helmet (bike helmet is OK)
Paddle
PFD
Way to easily carry all paddling gear (i.e. large backpack)
Dry bag, with means to clip or strap securely in boat
Splash Top or dry suit (not required but highly recommended, depending on weather)
Way to keep hands and feet warm during paddle (i.e. gloves/booties, not required but highly recommended)

Pack Raft rental suggestions will be posted here soon.

Bug Repellent
Trekking Poles in case of, mud, snow fields, and stream crossings
altimeter and knowledge of its use (Please note that GPS devices or phones are not allowed to track altitude or distance. Bike odometers are okay as long as they don’t use a satellite signal).
Long pants for off-trail travel (if you wear shorts, your legs are guaranteed to get scratched!)
Extra pair of dry shoes for your gear bin/bag (24 hour racers only)
duct tape (you never know what might need fixing!)
running gaiters
extra layers depending on weather. You never know what you might get in June…especially early June (wink, wink, remember 2019)?
Map board for bike
SPOT tracker in case of emergency (Trackers provided for 24-hour racers)
Small amount of toilet paper and ziplock baggie (please read this info on how to poop in the woods)
Sharpies, pens, and highlighters for pre-race map work during check-in.
Camp chair for hanging out at the finish line after the race. (24-hour racers, we also recommend you stash a change of clothes, pillow, and blanket in your car so you can take a little nap after the finish before we start awards or before you drive home. 🙂

GPS devices or any device or phone that uses a satellite connection for navigation, distance, or elevation purposes. Please note you are welcome to track your race with a GPS device for future reference, but it may NOT be accessed during the race at all (i.e. seal it up and keep it in the bottom of your backpack). Some GPS watches will allow you to disable all GPS features and just use barometric altitude. This is OK as your altimeter but please come knowing in advance how to set your watch up this way. Some of the newest Garmins even have an Adventure Race mode. Racers caught using GPS or Phones during the race will be penalized or DQ’ed!
No Firearms on course
No E-Bikes