Required Gear

Drivers shall display their identifying bibs throughout the race. At all other times the bibs may either be worn or be displayed prominently on the sled.

All dogs shall be harnessed in single or double file. All harnesses shall be padded around the neck and chest areas. Reflective tape is required on harnesses.

A red light must be worn by each lead dog from sunset to sunrise.

Gang lines may be cable, cable core, or any synthetic or natural material, but chains are not allowed.

Each driver must have in possession at all times during the race:

• A sled capable of accommodating injured or fatigued dogs as well as the required food, materials and equipment. The sled shall be equipped with an adequate brake, brush bow and snow hook.
• A bag capable of safely restraining a struggling dog and, if necessary, covering a severely injured or expired dog. Any expired dog shall be completely covered.
• proper cold weather sleeping bag
• knife (kept easily accessible)
• veterinary diary & time card (provided by the WOC)
• headlamp (must be on from dusk to dawn, if you have not light on you do not travel on the trail)

Gear will be checked at the start and the finish. Missing equipment will result in a time penalty. For reassurance and safety, drivers may be asked for a gear check upon departure from any checkpoint.