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 maps (one per team, provided)
Writing Utensil (one per team)
Waterproof jacket
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 (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
way to keep maps protected (one per team)
Small gear bin or duffel, one per 24hr TEAM, (3 or 4-person teams: max capacity 27 gallons/100 liters, 2-person teams: max capacity 14 gallons/50 liters) (Gear bins/bags are for24-hour teams only. There will be no pre-staged gear for 8-hour racers this year)

**See more details and info on bike rental options below**

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!

**Below are some Bike rental options:

Please note that due to supply issues, some local bike shops are not renting bikes this summer. Below are some options.
Habitat in Driggs, ID/Grand Targhee Resort in Alta, WY. Habitat is local, but does not take reservations. Grand Targhee Resort is 30 minutes from Driggs but has a larger selection and will take reservations once they open in mid-June.
BYU-Idaho Outdoor Recreation Center in Rexburg, ID. This could be a good option for those of you traveling into the valley from the west. You will find great prices on rentals, but will need to pick-up/drop off in Rexburg, Idaho. Please note they are closed on Sundays.
Wilson Backcountry Sports in Wilson, WY. If you are coming from the east, try this shop at the base of Teton Pass. Let them know you are racing in the Teton Ogre and they will hold a bike for you.

Bug Repellent
Waterproof or Neoprene socks in case of cold stream crossings 🙂(recommended for 24 hour racers)
Trekking Poles in case of, mud, snow fields, and fast stream crossings 🙂 (HIGHLY recommended for 24 hour racers)
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!
Map board for bike
SPOT tracker in case of emergency
Small amount of toilet paper and ziplock baggie (please read this info on how to poop in the woods)

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 during the race will be penalized or DQ’ed!
No Firearms on course
No E-Bikes