REQUIRED GEAR LIST:

Basic & Extreme - Mountain Bikes & Biking Helmets for each rider (CPSC Certified Bike Helmet), Method of carrying at least 50 oz. of water per person (recommend camelbaks), Food & water.

Extreme Only - additional required gear: 1 whistle, 1 working cell phone, 2 Compasses, 1 UTM Ruler (1:24,000 scale & 1:50,000 scale), 1 Space Blanket, 10 feet Duct Tape. You may bring and use your own paddles and life jackets (Type III Non-Inflatable Coast Guard - Approved) for this event. We will transport the paddles and life jackets to the paddling leg of the race. Please drop these off on Friday night at registration, or first thing Saturday morning.  Please bundle them together, with a tag with your name on it.  You will also be required to carry 10-15 feet of lightweight rope.  You will need this for the paddling section, so you may use it to bundle your gear together and then it will already be at the boats. Racers planning to use their own boat seats must transport them to the water. Additionally, please be prepared with a bike light for the front, and a blinking red light for the rear of your bike.  These will be recommended for all extreme racers, but mandatory to those leaving transition after a certain time (TBA).

SUGGESTED ADDITIONAL GEAR - This is not required but you may want some or all of this gear for the event:

Race check in & starting time: Teams can check in at the race site on Friday October 5, 2007 between 7:00pm – 8:00pm or Saturday from 5:30 am - 6:00 am. Pre race meeting is at 6:15 am & race start time is 7:00 am.

There will be a central transition area where teams can set up a camp. During the race the teams will pass through this area several times making it possible to reload on food, water, change clothes, etc. Teams may have assistance crews in the transition area to prepare food, etc. The transition area is the only location in which the assistance crews may aid the team. There are several legs in this race including mountain biking on both singletrack trails and road sections, trekking on both single track trails and road sections, and paddling for extreme teams. There are no water stations along the course.  There may also be a ropes event and a mystery event in the extreme race, though you will not need any extra gear (it will be provided). Teammates must remain in visual contact with each other at all times. Extreme teams will be provided with topographic maps & will use a compass to navigate to the respective check points during the navigation legs. The course will be marked for the trekking and biking legs. The paddling is on a nearby river. If a team member drops out the remaining team members may continue as an unofficial team, and all members who complete the course will receive a finishing award.

Terra Firma: Start time Saturday October 6, 2007 at 7 am. Expected finishing time 2-3 hours. Teams will mountain bike and trail run. All trails will be marked and teams will not have to navigate. Teams may also expect some mystery events. There is no paddling in this race.

Terra Firma EXTREME: Start time Saturday October 6, 2007 at 7 am. Expected finishing time 8-12 hours. Teams will mountain bike, trail run and paddle. There may also be a ropes event and a mystery event in the extreme race, though you will not need any extra gear (it will be provided).We will provide boats, paddles and PFD's (though you are allowed to use your own paddles & life jackets, if desired.  Life jackets must be Type III Non-Inflatable Coast Guard - Approved). Extreme Teams will receive topo maps. The check points will be given in the form of UTM's or teams may copy marked maps but receive a one-hour time penalty.