Krista Griesacker Memorial Adventure Race: Mandatory Gear

Mandatory Individual Gear
Each racer must have the following gear at all times during the race This is a minimum list for this event. You are welcome to carry any other equipment you feel is necessary. Racers are responsible for carrying all their own food and water for the entire race.

• Racing bib (unaltered, with no additional logo placement, worn and visible from the front throughout the entire event). (provided by GOALS ARA)
• Headlamp (hands free and water-resistant with one extra set of batteries and in working order)
• Hydration System/water bottles (100 oz capacity minimum)
• Whistle  
• Survival space blanket (capable of accommodating 1 person)
• Fleece or polypro top (Long sleeve and sized to fit user)
• Waterproof jacket or packable shell (Must be sized to fit user. Poncho is not acceptable).
• Protective eyewear
• Sunscreen, Lip balm (recommended)
• Dry bag
• PFD (Minimum of USCG Type III) (Race director will provide, or you may bring your own PFD's will be transported to canoe section for teams)
• Rappel harness (UIAA Approved)
• Leather gloves ( Bike gloves OK)
• Bike helmet
• Duct tape (6 feet minimum)
• BRING ASCENDERS AND FOOT LOOPS IF YOU HAVE THEM
  
  

Canoe paddles will be provided but racers may bring their own choice of paddles

Canoes will be provided. PFD will be provided, but racers may bring their own

Mandatory Team Gear
Teams must at all times possess the following mandatory team gear in addition to the mandatory individual gear being carried by all team members:

• Compasses (2, carried by separate individuals)

•·         Waterproof map carrying case

•·         Check Point Passport (provided by GOALS ARA)

•·         At least one operational charged cell phone

•·         Pen or pencil

•·         First Aid Kit suitable for all three teammates (please refer to recommended breakdown)

•·         Electrolyte replacement tabs or powder

•·         Analgesic tablets (at least 3)

•·         Antacid tablets (at least 3)

•·         Decongestant tablets (at least 3)

•·         Antihistamine tablets (at least 6)

•·         1 inch bandages (3)

•·         Half-inch adhesive tape (1 roll of at least 25 feet, duct tape is OK)

•·         Moleskin or blister treatment (enough to supply 3 teammates)

•·         Bandaids

•·         Sewing needle

•·         First aid tweezers

•·         Scissors.

•·         Antibiotic ointment packets (at least 3)

•·         Water purification tablets (at least 12)

•·         Any personal medications. If you are allergic to bees, you must bring medications.

•·         Throw bag (1 per team, minimum of 25 feet in length) (will be transported with paddles)- safety line used when boating. Available at canoe/boat stores, and certain outfitters.

•·         Bilge pump or bailer (1 per team) (will be transported with paddles)

•·         Knife ( Locking or fixed 2 inch minimum blade)

• 2 extra bicycle inner tubes or a minimum of two patches (appropriate size).
• Repair kit (multi tool with Phillips and flat head screw drivers, chain break tool, allen wrench set, two tire levers, at a minimum). Note...one per team is OK.
• Front bike light mounted on the front of the bicycle and projecting a white light.
• Rear bike light (red and flashing)

Forbidden Equipment

• Weapons
• G.P.S. (Global Positioning Systems)
• Night visions goggles or similar apparatus

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