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Gear: |
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| Mountain Bike |
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| Front Light (+ Extra Batteries) |
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| Red Flashing Rear Light (+ Extra
Batteries) |
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| Helmet |
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| Flashlight or
Headlamp (+ Extra Batteries) |
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| Backpack
(Approx. 1500-2000 cu. in.) |
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| Hydration
System (70-100+ oz Recommended) |
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| *Water Bladder Line Insulator? |
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| (Freezing water should be a major
consideration!) |
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| Waterproof
Map Case (or Large Zip-Lock) |
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| Compass |
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| Whistle |
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| Iodine
Tablets |
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| Lighter or
Waterproof Matches |
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| Fire Starter
Sticks |
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| Emergency
Space Blanket |
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| Chemical Hand
Warmer(s) (Disposable) |
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| 2 Chem Lights
(not red) + 1 “Red” Chem Light |
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| Waterproof
Bag (Trash Bag) |
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| PFD
(Optional, but waymore comfortable than ones provided.) |
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| Paddles
(Optional; you may bring your own) |
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| Clothing: |
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| Primary
Polyester or similar Long Sleeve Top (NO COTTON!) |
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| Secondary
Insulating Top (Ex. Fleece) (NO COTTON!) |
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| Jacket
(Windproof/Waterproof Recommended) |
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| Primary
Insulating Pants or Tights |
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| Pants
(Windproof/Waterproof Recommended) |
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| Hat or
Balaclava (Should protect ears and must fit under your helmet!) |
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| “Warm” Gloves
(Windproof/Waterproof Recommended) |
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| Change of Cloths |
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| A complete change for an emergency on
the river. |
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| Extra Socks |
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| Ropes
Equipment: |
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| Harness |
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| Gloves |
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| ATC decendr
device |
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| Karabiners, 4
each |
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| Chest harness
or 1" webbing for chest harness. |
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| Diasy chain
(safety link) |
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| Foot Loops |
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| Webbing (4'
or 2' loop) |
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| Team/Group Gear: |
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| Cell Phone
(Emergency contact numbers will be provided.) |
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| First AID Kit |
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| Bicycle
Repair Kit (Including): |
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| Spare Tube(s) or Patch Kit(s) |
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| Tire Levers |
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| Pump |
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| Allen tools, etc… |
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| Food and
Water Recommendations: |
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| Food
(750-1,000 Calories/Hour/Person) |
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| Water (4-5+
Gallons/person) |
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| *The
participants will provide their own water at the transition areas. Please note that a |
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| “cooler” may aid in
preventing reserve water supplies from freezing. |
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