REQUIRED RACE GEAR (updated November 1, 2010)

Race officials require all participants to carry mandatory personal and team gear. This is the minimum gear required. Participants should bring extra gear depending on weather conditions and should carry their own food (e.g., energy bars). Food, water and sports drink will also be available at (at least) two places on the course. A gear check may be made on the course. Failure to have all required gear will result in a time penalty and possible disqualification. Teams are also encouraged to carry a cell phone on the course in case of emergency. However, a cell phone can not be used as a navigational device (compass and/or GPS). Cell phones must be packed in a taped bag and can not be opened during the race unless in case of emergency.

EACH PERSON MUST CARRY, or WEAR:
1 x emergency blanket
1 x permanent pen
1 x whistle
1 x compass
1 x toque

1 x pair of gloves (Salomon Dontgetlost.ca Snowshoe Raid only)
1 x synthetic long-sleeve top (Salomon Dontgetlost.ca Snowshoe Raid only)

1 x synthetic full-length bottoms (Salomon Dontgetlost.ca Snowshoe Raid only)

1 x 500 ml (minimum) water bottle or equivalent
1 x race maps (provided in race kits) No other maps permitted

EACH TEAM MUST ALSO CARRY:
1 x  Sport Ident timing chip (provided in race kit). If team members wear gloves we suggest bringing a safety pin to  secure the timing chip better.
1 x first-aid kit including at least: 1 roll gauze, 1 roll adhesive tape, 5 regular bandages, scissors, and 5 anti bacterial towelettes

RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL GEAR:
1 x cell phone (cell phone must be in a taped and sealed bag and can only be used in case of an emergency)
1 x fleece (Salomon Dontgetlost.ca Snowshoe Raid only)
1 x pair of sturdy shoes, or boots (Salomon Dontgetlost.ca Snowshoe Raid only)
1 x pair of gaiters (Salomon Dontgetlost.ca Snowshoe Raid only)