Major safety equipment needed for challenges which is not explicitly stated as required gear will be provided if needed, but participants must bring any and all other items they feel will be necessary to compete (backpacks, medical kits, food, water, medical texts, clothing, gear, etc.).

Required Team Equipment

• Compass
• Knife with minimum 2" locking blade
• Writing Instrument (i.e. pen)
• Waterproof Map Bag
• Patient transport system
• Medical Kit* containing basic first aid supplies and whatever the team deems appropriate and necessary for patient treatment.

*Example First Aid Supplies include (but are not limited to): Tensor Bandage, Closure Bandages (butterfly), Adhesive Tape, Antibiotic Ointment, Gauze Roll, Tweezers/Scissors, Antibiotic Ointment, Anti-Inflammatory Tablets, CPR mask

Required Individual Equipment

• Snowshoes**
• Cross-country skis and poles** (either "Classic" or "Skate" skis)
• Race Number Jersey (supplied)
• Whistle
• Lighter & matches
• Light source and extra batteries
• Emergency blanket
• Adequate food and 1 litre water container
• Suitable winter clothing for conditions - recommend layering (e.g. Polypropylene long-sleeve shirt & tight/pant; suitable gloves & headwear (toque / balaclava); sunglasses; Dry clothing for after the race)
• Hand/Foot warmers (4)

  **Rentals are available through Albion Hills. See below.

Forbidden Equipment

• GPS system or other electronic means of navigation
• Cell phones, Pagers, PDAs, Pace meters or Radios, Walkie-Talkies
• Any map not provided by race staff
• Any means of transportation not provided or authorized by race staff

Gear Rentals

Each team member needs equipment for nordic skiing and snowshoeing. Ski skates are NOT REQUIRED. Traditional "classic" cross-country skiis are great. Alpine (downhill) skiis are NOT appropriate.

Rentals are available at the venue: (Reserve through registration.)
This cost is NOT included in the registration fee.

Skis, boots, poles OR snowshoes $19.75CAD (can be exchanged for no extra charge - We will try and make it
feasible for teams to come through the rental centre at the junction between the skiing and snowshoeing.)

OR if teams wish they can carry the snowshoes with them throughout at a cost of $34 CAD.