Mandatory Gear Required for Each Racer:
The following gear must be provided by each racer. Race officials may make random spot checks at any time during the race. Racers failing to present a requested item from this list will receive a time penalty.
- Space Blanket (These are available at most outdoor retailers. They will keep you warm in case of emergency)
- Whistle (used to locate in case of emergency)
- Mountain Bike (a hybrid bike is not recommended but acceptable for this event). One bike only per racer.
- Biking Helmet (CPSC, ANSI, or SNELL certified). Helmet use is mandatory at all times while on a bike.
Mandatory Gear for Each Team (one per team):
The following gear must be provided by each team. Teams must carry these items at all times. Race officials may make random spot checks at any time during the race. Teams failing to present a requested item from this list will receive a time penalty.
- Official Greenhorn Race Passport (provided by EX2)
- Greenhorn Map (provided by EX2)
- E-punch (electronic timing key used at each checkpoint, provided by EX2)
- Working Headlamp or small flashlight
- Hydration System (Camelback style hydration pack (s) or water bottle(s)) - teams should store extra water in the transition area to refill hydration systems. Water may be available along the course. If applicable, this location will be revealed on your map that you receive at check-in.
Recommended Gear:
- Compass (most will not need a compass but it might come in handy for some)
- Food / energy bars for the duration of the race (this is not provided on the course)
- Waterproof Map Case (for race map and passport - this can be anything from a store bought case to a couple of gallon size ziplock bags)
Transition Gear:
- Gear may only be left in the transition area. This gear will be dropped on the morning of the race.
- The transition area will be looked after by volunteers until 3pm on race day. All gear must be picked up by this time.
Hydration & Nutrition:
- Hydration & Nutrition are the responsibility of each team.
Paddling:
- Canoes, paddles, and PFDs (life vests) (provided by EX2)
A note on Race Passports:
In adventure racing, the race passport is usually a small book or single sheet of paper that informs racers about the course. Race passports might also contain other important information such as rules, forbidden areas, and cut-off times. They are sometimes used to keep track of a team's forward progress throughout the race.
It is important to keep your passport protected from the elements. Most teams use either freezer style, re-sealable plastic bags, or more industrial sized map cases (as used for canoeing and/or kayaking).
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