Required Equipment

Bike Requirements 

• Full suspension (or hardtail) mountain bike 

• Hydraulic disc brakes 

• Tubeless tires 

• Please have a shop or qualified technician make sure the bike is in good shape and functioning properly. While it is not necessary to have the nicest parts, riding and racing rough trails requires modern, durable componentry. If you are unsure of your bike or component quality, get in touch and we will be happy to help. 

Gear requirements 

• Helmet (“half shell” or “trail”). Elites: Full face and kneepads (ideally enduro style kneepads that can be comfortably worn while climbing 

• Gloves, full finger length 

• Mountain bike specific shoes 

• Hydration backpack, should fit at least 1L bladder and 2 PBJs 

(A hip pack is OK, but a backpack with chest/hip straps is preferred) 

• Water bottle 

• Multitool (Crank Brothers m17 or similar) 

• Spare inner tube (and CO2 or mini-pump) 

• Spare master chainlink 

• Chest protectors and elbow pads are highly recommended for lift service Please reach out with any gear questions/recommendations.