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
- 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)
- Epunch (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)). Must provide enough hydration for everyone on the team. Water will be available at two locations to refill hydration systems. These locations are shown on your race map.
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 and maybe a little duct tape)
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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