• WHILE MOUNTAIN BIKING
• Mountain bike w/26 to 29 inch wheels max. (no cyclo-cross bikes with road bike type handle bars)
• Standard/approved bike helmet (riding without your helmet equals a DQ)
• Spare inner tube (1 per person on team)
• Repair kit and multi tool (1 per team)
• Tire pump/CO2 (1 per team)
• WHILE ON ROPES
• Leather gloves (Bike gloves acceptable, but full fingered gloves recommended)
• All other ropes gear will be provided
• Please do not bring your own harness and other gear, all will be provided for you.
• Gear to be carried at ALL times by EACH person:
• Water-resistant jacket
• Synthetic long sleeve shirt
• Synthetic pants
• Whistle
• Emgergency space blanket
• Compass
• Hydration system, minimum 25oz
• Gear to be carried at ALL times by ONE person on each team:
• 3' Runner, Daisy Chain or Nylon Loop
• First aid kit
• Duct Tape- 3 Yards
• Black Sharpie Permanent Marker (fine point recommended)
• Knife, 1.5inch blade minimum.
• Other:
• Cellular phone (1 per team) for use in the event of injury only. (in a waterproof case)
• Personal ID (1 each) to be carried at all times. (With your ID; include relevant medical information for medical personal.)
• Waterproof map case (1 per team) (zip-lock bags are NOT recommended)
• Suggested/Optional Items:
• Clothes suitable for bushwhacking
• Weather in October is highly unpredictable and variable; spare/backup clothing recommended. (opportunities will arise, mid race where clothes changing is feasible.)

NOTE: We will have unannounced gear checks during the race, so be prepared.