You and your team together are responsible entirely for carrying suitable and appropriate equipment, clothing and sustenance for the climate, conditions and activities in the event. This Mandatory Equipment List is not a list of the only items you should take. It contains the mandatory items that you and your team must carry with you, at specified times, to meet minimum safety requirements by law (biking for example), prevent and/or treat some potential injuries, and short term survival purposes. It assumes your team members will not separate during the race and that you may share between members the mandatory equipment that must be carried. You will certainly need additional equipment, clothing, food and drink for your participation in the Summit Seeker Adventure Race.

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ALL DISCIPLINES
 

Official Race Number 1 x per competitor. The official race number must be worn by each competitor at all times as/on the outermost garment. Race numbers are provided by the race organizers.

Bear Spray 1 x person. At minimum, a bear spray/deterrent is required to be carried at all times by each team member.

Whistle 1 x per competitor. Each competitor must carry at all times a whistle that is pea-less and functional in wet conditions. It must be easily accessible at all times to sound an alert if required.

Survival Blanket (Space Blanket) 1 x per competitor Sheet or bag of material coated in a metallic reflective agent. Used in emergencies to reflect heat. Can be used to counter hypothermia, but also provide shade or aid in visibility. (note bags can deteriorate over time).

Magnetic Compass 1 x per team Quality compasses for accurate navigation. Watch compasses do not meet these requirements.

Cell Phone 1 x per team Cell phone with fully charged battery in waterproof bag/container for emergency use only. Cell phone can be used to take video/pictures during the race, but may not assist in race navigation.

Knife 1 x per team Recommended blade length of 50mm and sharp enough to cut rope or webbing in an emergency. Folding blade for safety.

Course Information and Maps 1 x per team Course maps, course notes and passport/control card, provided by organizers, appropriate for section of the race teams are completing. Adequate waterproofing e.g. laminated or waterproof paper, clear adhesive or waterproof map bag.

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MOUNTAIN BIKE LEGS

 

Mountain Bike 1 x per competitor Mountain Bike appropriate for adventure racing. No road, cyclocross or e-bikes are permitted in the event.

Helmet 1 x per competitor Cycle helmet with an approved safety standard certification. (e.g. CE, UIAA or country equivalent)

 

ROPE SECTION

 

Helmet 1 x per competitor A mountain bike helmet is acceptable.

Harness 1 x per competitor Climbing harness of competitor’s choice.

Descending device/ 'ATC' 1 x per competitor Rope of varying diameters may be used on events. 9,10, 11mm. 

Carabiner 1 x per competitor

Leather gloves 1x pair per competitor Closed finger bike gloves are sufficient

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PADDLE SECTION

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TBD

 

TRANSISTION BOXES

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102 L Stackable Plastic Box 2 x team. Max weight 25kg/each 

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RECOMMENDED ITEMS

 

The following items, categories of equipment or related items, are either strongly recommended by Rocky Mountain Adventure Racing Inc., or assumed to be an inferred requirement as competitors must have an understanding of adventure racing, the activities they will be participating in, and general outdoor adventure knowledge and experience.

 

‣ Backpacks and water carrying containers/ bladders/ bottles.

‣ Foods and sustenance, sufficient until the next re-supply point, including emergency quantities.

‣ Personal race clothing and footwear suitable for extreme conditions (including accessories such as hats/ gloves, eye protection, watch/altimeter as required and clothing for water activities such as wetsuits if desired).

‣ Waterproofing/ dry bags to keep personal and team equipment as dry as necessary.

‣ Water purification device or chemicals - to avoid illness from drinking contaminated water.

‣ Personal medications (for example EpiPen/epinephrine, bronchodilator/Ventolin) permitted analgesics, therapeutic medicines, medical insurance certificates (for visiting competitors), allergy or illness identification tags, sun protection.

‣ Money/ Credit card, personal identification card

‣ Cycle repair kit (including pump, tubes, tools and spare parts).

‣ Additional and back up Mandatory/ Recommended and Inferred items in transition/gear boxes as permitted.

‣ Small First Aid Kit

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RULES

 

As a competitor in the Rocky Mountain Adventure Race using this list, you and your team are required to carry the mandatory equipment items with you at the specified times. Checks of mandatory equipment may occur during the race and missing equipment may result in penalties (50 point/missing item) or disqualification. If any items are used/ consumed/lost during a leg, they must be replaced at the next transition area. The mandatory equipment is divided into categories, equipment you and your team must carry at ALL times, and equipment you and your team must carry during a specific DISCIPLINE.

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PROHIBITED ITEMS

 

GPS devices. Includes devices that show your position, display maps, distance travelled etc. (Includes watches) 

‣ Distance measuring devices such as foot pod accelerometers and pedometers. (cycle computers exempt)

‣ Mobile phones, radios, other communications or internet access devices etc. used for navigation (excluding the compulsory emergency phone used only for emergencies)

‣ Maps other than those provided by the organizers (specifically from race start to crossing the finish line)

 

*items above adapted from items/language suggested by ARWS.