Mandatory Gear Required for Each Racer:
The following gear must be provided by each racer. Racers must carry these items at all times, with the exception of mountain bikes and helmets which are to be used strictly during mountain bike segment. 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.
- Mountain Bike (Bikes with at least a front suspension system are recommended)
- Biking Helmet (CPSC, ANSI, or SNELL certified)
- Shoes (Racers must wear close-toed shoes at all times during the race)
- Space Blanket (These are available at most outdoor retailers. They will keep you warm in case of emergency)
- Whistle
Mandatory Gear for Each Team (one per team/SOLO Racer):
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.
- Race passport (provided by EX2)
- Map(s) (provided by EX2)
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E-punch (electronic timing key used at each checkpoint, provided by EX2)
- Compass
- Working Headlamp or small flashlight
- Hydration System (Camelback style hydration pack or water bottle(s)) - water is not provided on the course so you must supply water and store/refill at the transition area(s).
Recommended Gear:
- Food / energy bars for the duration of the race (this is not provided on the course)
- Waterproof Map Case (for map and race passport)
(This can be anything from a store bought case to a couple of gallon size ziplock bags and maybe a little duct tape).
Transition Gear:
- Gear may only be left in the transition area(s). This gear will be dropped on the morning of the race.
- The transition area(s) will be looked after by volunteers until 6pm on race day. All gear must be picked up by this time.
Hydration & Nutrition:
- Hydration & Nutrition are the responsibility of each team.
Paddling: (Canoes for teams, kayaks for solo racers)
- Canoes/kayaks, 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. Because the course layout and sequence of events are not publicized in advanced, the race passport becomes very important to teams. 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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