Equinox Traverse Adventure Race
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| Equinox Traverse Adventure Race : |
| Adventure Race : 2 Day |
- Race Date: Friday, July 10, 2015
- Start Time: 10:00 am
- Entry Fee:$200
- Location:Ohiopyle State Park
- City/State/Zip:Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania 15470
- Country: USA
- Registration Website: http://www.americanadventuresp...
- Race Website http://www.americanadventuresp...
- Telephone: 7242056450
- Email: [email protected]
- Provided: Kayaks, paddles, PFDs, topographical map, race passport, clue sheet, race t-shirt, ropes for the rappel
- Mandatory Gear Individual (1 Per Person): Rescue whistle, emergency space blanket, knife with 3” blade, mountain bike helmet, waterproof breathable jacket (gortex or nylon), backpack (minimum 12L capacity), hands-free headlamp, front-mounted bike light, rear-mounted red flashing bike light (ALL lights must have enough burn time to complete race); For the optional rappel: UIAA certified mountaineering helmet, UIAA certified mountaineering harness, auto-locking D, ATC.
Click here for printable mandatory gear checklist
- Mandatory Team/Solo Gear (1 Per Team): Waterproof map case, compass, fully-charged cellular phone in waterproof case, bike repair kit, first aid kit**, 50’ rescue line/throw line, duct tape (minimum of 10’), aqua strobe flashing rescue light, snake bite kit.
Click here for printable mandatory gear checklist
- Recommended Gear: Sunscreen, sunglasses, waterproof bags, waterproof document protector, Vaseline, foot powder, tow line, cash, outside maps are authorized, waterproof bladder (at least 70 oz. recommended).
- **First aid kit must contain at least: 10 Motrin or Advil, 10 iodine water purification tablets, one roll of 3-inch sterile gauze (minimum of 6’ in the wrapper), one roll of ace bandage (width 2” wide, minimum of 10’ in the wrapper), one small tube of Neosporin or other antibacterial application, 2 XL bandages (3/4” x 4”), 2 joint/knuckle bandages, 2 finger bandages (7/8” x 3”).
- Also recommended for first aid kit: Eye drops, tweezers, Tecnu Extreme poison ivy treatment.
- If you are missing mandatory gear or would like to purchase recommended gear please visit our online store. Use the code RACEAAS at checkout to save 10% off your purchase.
Course Information:
Distance: 200+ miles
Disciplines: Trekking, Orienteering, Mountain Biking, Kayak Paddling, White Water Rafting, Rappelling (Rappelling is optional and should only be attempted by racers with the proper skill set and training)
Categories: Solo; 2-person, 3-person, 4-person (male, female, or coed)
Included: Maps, clue sheets, race shirts, kayaks, paddles, PFDs, ropes for the rappel, awards, SWAG, post-race celebration, post-race breakfast buffet; one of the best endorphin fixes of your life.
USARA Membership: Since this race is sanctioned by USARA all racers must either be current members of USARA (with proof of membership and membership #) or pay for a one day license ($8) at registration/check in.
- Please have cash or check on hand.
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