GeoQuest competitors are required carry mandatory items to maximise their safety during the event and need to be familiar with the event logistics for AR races.

It is the teams responsibility to ensure all items are on you. Penalties associated with deficient items at an equipment check during the race will be severe (and may include disqualification).

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

Mountain Designs GeoQuest is an ARWS Regional Round and has adopted the Mandatory Gear Lists promulgated by the Adventure Racing World Series.

This is available for download here: ARWS 24hr-48hr Gear List

ADDITIONAL MANDATORY ITEMS

All Wild&Co 24hr+ events require participants to carry a 10cm x 10m snake bite bandage. These can be found here: St Johns Ambulance

It is also strongly recommended that teams familiarise themselves with what to do in the case of a snake bite. The St Johns Ambulance have an excellent guide here: St Johns Snake Bite Fact Sheet

CHECKS

Equipment checks will be carried out randomly throughout the race. It will be your teams responsibility to ensure you have all mandatory items at the above specified times. Penalties associated with deficient items at an equipment check during the race will be severe.

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Un-supported Team LOGISTICS

Each unsupported team is to provide 3 x plastic boxes with a volume of no greater than 100L each (max packed weight of 25kgs). These boxes will need your team name and a letter on them (A, B and C). Pack items such as:

  • Food (e.g. sandwiches, bars, trail mix, chips, etc)

  • Drink (water bottles, electrolyte)

  • Dry spare clothing (e.g. shirt, socks, jumper etc)

  • Batteries for headlamp/ mountain bike

  • First aid (e.g. strapping tape, chaffing cream)

  • Bike spares (e.g. tubes, pump, lube)

In the course notes (at registration) you will be told the different locations on the course where the organisers will pre-position each of these boxes for you. Boxes are packed prior to the start and submitted to the logistics official. Be aware that what you pack in these boxes is what you will receive later in the course. Some duct tape is recommended to secure the lids of your boxes. 

Bike Boxes

All unsupported teams will need to pack their bikes into a standard airline bike box (dimensions of 140cm x 80cm x 30cm). These can be purchased from an airline as cardboard boxes, however corflute boxes are significantly more durable. Instructions on how to build your own bike box can be found on Liam’s Rogue Adventure blog. Alternatively, coreflute bike boxes are available for sale from EnviroBox. The Maximum weight allowed is 30kgs. 

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Paddle Bag

All unsupported teams must provide a labelled paddle bag. The only items permitted in this bag are the mandatory kayaking equipment ONLY: paddles, PFDs, throw bags, helmet (if required) and glow sticks plus any foam seating used by teams. You will have access to gear boxes so please keep the paddle bag for paddle gear. The Maximum weight allowed is 20kgs. If paddles don’t fit inside your paddle bag, they must be firmly attached to the bag.