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gear list

Mandatory

Individual Gear

  • Headlamp 

  • Whistle

  • Hydration bladder or bottles with no less than 2 liters carrying capacity

  • Electrolytes sufficient for 6 hours of racing (e.g., SaltStick, Nuun, e-caps, or similar) 

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Read these RACE RULES and contact the RD if you have any questions about them. 

MANDATORY

Team Gear

  • Compass

  • Operable cell phone in waterproof container

  • Water purification

  • Adventure Medical Kit Ultralight .7 or other first aid kit with equivalent contents

  • Writing Utensil (pen or marker suggested)

  • Knife with minimum 2.5" locking blade

mandatory

Bike Gear

Per racer:

  • Bicycle (mountain bike required for optional singletrack CPs)

  • CPSC certified bike helmet+

  • Flashing red rear light

  • Spare tube

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Per team:​

  • Bike multi-tool

  • Bike pump or CO2 inflater

  • Bike lock sufficient to lock all bikes together

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mandatory

Paddle Gear

We're providing canoes, paddles and PFDs.  You may bring your own paddle and PFD, if you prefer, and they will be staged for you.  Rental paddles will be canoe paddles only.

 

In the event of extremely high or low water levels, the paddle will be cancelled.

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The following items are prohibited in this race: 

  • GPS-enabled devices

    • However, you may carry a tracking device that does not have a screen or mechanism by which to determine location or distance traveled (e.g., SPOT or similar tracker), without sealing it

    • You may wear a Garmin watch set to AR mode

    • You may carry a tracking device with a screen or mechanism by which to determine location or distance traveled, for purposes of post-race download, but it must be sealed in an opaque bag prior to race start and remain sealed for the duration of the race

    • You may carry a phone that remains in airplane mode, for purposes of taking photos during the race

  • Pedometers

  • Firearms

  • Maps other than those provided by the race organization

  • Communication devices other than cell phone, which may be used only for photos

  • Motorized means of transport

  • Substances on the 2025 WADA Prohibited List*

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The following items are allowed:

  • Traditional bike computer that determines distance based on wheel rotation

  • Altimeters that determine elevation based on barometric pressure

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* Anti-Doping Statement

As a USARA-sanctioned event, we adhere to USARA’s anti-doping policies. It is your (the athlete’s) responsibility to uphold the integrity of the competition and reputation of adventure racing as a clean sport through educated use of supplements, medicines and other treatments, and to understand what is permissible according to USARA standards. In addition to contributing to a level playing field for all competitors, USARA’s policies are designed to help athletes learn more about the medications, substances, and methods they use for the sake of long-term health. We encourage you to spend some time reviewing USARA’s stance on the importance of Anti-Doping, educating yourself through their collection of helpful resources, and understanding the consequences of doping infractions (medicinal, supplemental, or mechanical) by reviewing USARA’s dedicated page to Anti-Doping here.

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