The mandatory gear list below is the MINIMUM required while racing. Please adapt what you carry according to the conditions. Even though the event is run at the height of summer, athletes should be aware that snow, wind and rain are possible at any time in the high mountains. If in doubt, check out the gallery of images at the 2017 event! Food, drink and other supplies are deliberately excluded from the Equipment list as they are best left to individual athletes to decide. However, it is worth pointing out that teams should prepare for providing all their own food and water throughout the event. 

Mandatory equipment will be checked and signed off at race registration on Saturday the 19th of January. All equipment must be in excellent working condition, show no visible signs of excessive wear and tear and be correctly sized for the competitor.