Version 5 - last updated March 23, 2005 at 6:20 pm

NOTE: NO XC SKIING SECTION - there will be no XC Skiing section in this race.

NOTE: NO MTB SECTION - Unfortunately we've received over 18 inches of new snow on the MTB section. The good news is the Snowshoeing is going to be exceptional.

A complete gear check will be performed during the race checkin process. You will be required to produce and show proficient use of all required gear. There will be random gear checks (Note 1) during the race. This list may be periodically updated. It is your responsibility to check back here for any changes.

The mandatory gear will be divided into two distinct lists; "general" required gear, and "safety" gear. If any of the gear listed as "safety" gear is missing during the gear checks on the race course, the team will be immediately disqualified from completing the race and will not be considered for official rankings. Required safety gear is marked with a red double asterisk (**) in the below gear list.

Please note that you and your team will be required to carry both the required individual and team gear as appropriate for each section of the race (eg Mountain Biking Individual and Team gear for the Mountain Biking stage). All team members must carry the required individual gear listed as "required for all sections" through all sections of the race. If you or your team has an alternate piece of gear that you believe will fulfill the requirements of something listed here, please email us at    and let us know. But please let us know before the race checkin, otherwise expect to have the exact items we list here.

Individual Mandatory Equipment

Required for ALL sections
1. Backpack
2. Container to carry adequate fluids (2 liters minimum)
3. Light (functional headlight or equivalent)
4. (**) Whistle
5. Space bag (preferred) or space blanket
6. Eye protection (sun glasses, goggles, etc...)
7. Knife with locking blade.
8. Long sleeve water resistant/wind resistant jacket
9. Wind resistant/water resistant pants
10. Gloves
11. Hat
12. Long sleeve fleece shirt
13. Two chemical hand warmers (8 hour minimum each, or combined 16 hours minimum if you use shorter length warmers (eg 6hr))
Snowshoe Equipment

1. Snowshoes (appropriate for your size/weight) NOTE: Our sponsor Next Adventure is providing FREE snowshoes for participants in the Wicked Mountain race. If you need snowhsoes, Contact Us and let us know. There is a limited quantity of them, so let us know soonest if you need them!
Mountain Bike Equipment

CANCELLED
Ropes Equipment (Rappel) - PRO Course Only

1. (**) Helmet (Climbing or Bicycle)
2. Climbing Harness
3. ATC or Gri Gri Descending Device (no Figure 8s)
4. Gloves (we recommend leather palmed, climbing, or similar)
5. Two Locking Carabiners
6. (**) Prusik or Mechanical Backup Device (shunt, rocker, etc.) (Note 2)
Team Mandatory Equipment

Required for ALL Sections
1. (**) Cell Phone, with charged battery, and active service
2. Compass
3. UTM Grid Plotter for 1:24,000 scale maps (Pro Course only)
4. Waterproof map case - ziploc or similar bags will suffice
   
First Aid Kit (1 kit per team) (see NOTE below)

1. Sunscreen (1 oz)
2. Safety pins (4)
3. Scissors (1)
4. Razor blade (1)
5. Needle (1)
6. Moleskin (4 to 6 inch square)
7. Butterfly bandages (4)
8. Gauze pads (4)
9. Adhesive tape (1 roll)
10. Triangular bandage or bandana (1)
11. Tweezers (1)
    
    NOTE: This is the required minimum first aid gear list. Although we have trained medical staff available, your safety is your responsibility. You may be isolated from help for long periods of time and as such, you should be prepared to deal with any medical issues that your team might encounter. We highly encourage your team to have at least one (and preferably two) members trained in basic First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, etc...

Recommended Equipment

1. Trekking Poles or Ski Poles (Highly Recommended)
2. Altimeter
3. Gaiters
4. Extra clothing
5. Pen, Pencils, Hi-Liters for map work

Prohibited Equipment

1. GPS (including Timex Bodylink or equivalents)
2. Radio
3. Night vision equipment
4. Weapons
5. any mode of motorized/vehicular transportation not specifically authorized by the race staff

Count on them. We may even require one team member to dump their pack and show ALL mandatory gear items. We may require all team members to dump their packs. However we do it, we'll do it consistently across all teams. We will be very tough on you if you do not have any of your mandatory gear. Count on that too.

A standard sewn sling or Double Fisherman's tied loop will work for a backup. In addition, we will allow mechanical backups like a Petzl Shunt and ISC Rocker. If you are NOT using a Prusik loop, please Contact Us and let us know what you are using. We don't want to surprise you by not allowing your backup device during race check in!