However, aligned with expedition racing across the world we are recognising mixed teams and pairs as the premier category. No! Teams can be all female, all male or mixed. If you are racing solo a support crew is mandatory. So – good news - you just need to find trusty teammates and we will move your gear from transition to transition or you can find some loving friends to cuddle you at each TA and help you get dressed – your call. Wildside has supported and unsupported options. You will need to be proficient at navigation as well as terrain and map reading. “How much navigation/map reading will be involved?”īad news – the entire course will be based on checkpoints and the team plotting the best route. Come race day you are not allowed to bring your own maps - it is against the rules as it may give an unfair advantage. If you have never read a map before we suggest you grab one and practice. Most of the time checkpoints and out of bounds areas will be premarked - sometimes you will need to mark you map set up so bring some sharpies and highlighters with you. They will be topographic maps and have all key features marked on them. You will receive all of the maps and instructions you need.
#Adventure race gear full
We strongly advise practising packing before race week and get used to racing with a full pack.
Just remember you have to carry it on it has to fit in your gear boxes. If it's something wild that goes against the spirit of the race, you'll probably be asked to put it away. If you are in doubt, ask the Race Director before the event. As long as it isn't a banned item, like GPS, it should be fine. Sure you can - the list provided is a minimum requirement. "Can I bring more gear than what is on the Mandatory Equipment List?" The best adventure racing teams have a very close bond and work with each other’s strengths and weaknesses. We wouldn’t leave this too long as you need to spend time training with your team mates. You can sign up before you have all of your teammates but we need to know your final roster a minimum of one month prior to the race. "Do we need to have the whole team sorted before we register or can I sign up a partial team?" Having an item fail on you mid race late at night is not something you want to have happen. It's hard to finish a race when your feet are covered with blisters. Comfortable shoes/boots and fresh socks are always a lifesaver. Nine times out of ten it will never be used but your safety is dependent on these items in an emergency situation.
Spend time working through the mandatory gear list.
"What is the most important piece of gear used in expedition adventure racing?"ĭue to the diversity of terrain, unpredictable nature of the weather and the different activities you will be taking part in there is no single piece of equipment that is most important. Remember, it isn't necessarily the strongest person that wins an adventure race, it is usually the team that works together the best. When you race, decide on a common team goal. You need to train with your teammates and get to know each other's strengths. Do most of your training off road and practise racing at night. The best advice we can give is to train consistently - in all events. Average people compete in these races and do well. You don't need to be super-human to do an expedition adventure race. "I've haven’t done an expedition adventure race before and the whole multi day thing is a little overwhelming. Remember the only stupid question is the one you don’t ask.
#Adventure race gear update
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