Disciplines

• Trail-running
• Trekking
• Mountain biking
• Kayaking
• Land navigation

Date

16 September 2006

Location

Lake Hopatcong State Park
1 Lakeside Dr, Landing, NJ 07850

Mandatory Gear Check & Registration - September 15, 3- 7 pm:
Lake Hopatcong State Park

Mandatory Team Meeting - September 15 at 7:00 pm

Start Time

7:00 AM

Duration

24 hrs

Format

2 person or 4 person teams in Coed, All-Male, All-Female and Masters (each member over 40) Divisions

Price

2-person team (Before August 15) 15% discount if all team members are current NYARA members

$400

4-person team (Before August 15) 15% discount if all team members are current NYARA members

$800

2-person team (After August 15) 15% discount if all team members are current NYARA members

$450

4-person team (After August 15) 15% discount if all team members are current NYARA members

$900

Contact

Denise Mast or call (917) 669-4935

Register online here.

Registration Ends: September 11, 2006 11:59

Stay tuned for updates!

A Authorized Equipment

Any equipment modifications or changes will be provided as soon as practicable or at the event to ensure that all teams are prepared on race day.

• All competitors will supply their own food and drink for the entire racing event.
• The equipment provided by the race organization:
  • Water craft and paddles will be made available to competitors at the appropriate sections of the race

B Mandatory Equipment

• Teams and racers shall supply all equipment necessary to cover the racecourse for varying types of terrain, weather and water conditions.
• There may be spot checks for mandatory equipment along the course.

C Personal Mandatory Equipment

Each team member must supply the following and must carry these items at all times during competition

• 1- Whistle attached to equipment accessible while wearing a PFD
• 1- Compass
• 1- Knife
• Food & Water (AR is 100% self-sufficient)
• Working headlamp with batteries

D Mandatory Team Equipment

Each team must possess and carry permanently throughout the competition the following.

• 1- Team First Aid Kit (See First Aid Kit below for detailed list of mandatory supplies)
• Cell Phone (Not needed on Paddle leg)
• Bailer (Needed on Paddle leg Only. Suggestion: Cut the bottom off a one gallon plastic jug)
• 1- Bike pump or inflation kits, kit (can be split and carried by separate individuals)
• 1- Bike Odometer/Speedometer (minimum one per team)

E Minimum Mandatory Individual Mountain Biking Equipment: Addition to full-time equipment

• A mountain bike
• An approved mountain biking helmet with chin strap
• A bike light with appropriate batteries
• Red tail light mounted on the bike with appropriate batteries

F Mandatory Team First Aid Kit (carried at all times)

• 6- Band-Aids
• 1- Tube Antibiotic Ointment
• 1- Ace Bandage
• 3 doses Anti-Inflammatory (Ibuprofen, etc)
• Tweezers
• Sunscreen
• 1- Space Blanket
• 1- 6 Feet of Duct Tape

G Mandatory Individual Paddling Gear

• Type III Life Jacket
• Paddle

H Suggested Gear (Not Mandatory)

• Map Case (something to keep your maps dry)
• Wag Bag (Available at Campmor)
• Clothing made of Moisture Wicking Fabrics
• Rain Jacket (depending on forecast)
• 1- Survival mirror, at least 2" X 3"
• 1- Lighter or waterproof matches
• Means of replacing electrolytes (pills or powder)
• 1- Mini repair/wrench kits, suitable to tighten all major bike components (ex. Topeak Alien)
• Complete tire repair kit
• 1- Dry bag, waterproof and suitable to keep clothing and mandatory equipment dry during the entire race*
• 1- Sponge per team (for self bailing)
• Minimum of 50-water purification tablets or means to filter water

*(Teams must be prepared for conditions of water crossing both in and out of water craft)

I Forbidden Equipment

• Weapons
• G.P.S. (Global Positioning Systems)
• Night vision goggles or apparatus
• Pagers, or other unauthorized communications devices
• Any mode of transportation other than those authorized by the event organizers and the specific approved venues

This short list does not necessarily comprise a complete and comprehensive list of all forbidden equipment. Check with the race officials for details.

J Repair

During the competition, competitors are generally responsible for protecting and repairing any equipment as provided by the race organization.