At all times, all participants should have on their person, matches/lighter, a knife, a disposable survival blanket. This is especially important in the event that a musher should become separated from his/her dog team.

Participants should consider having on their sled or in their pack, an axe, suitable warm-weather parka and footwear, emergency personal food and water, a headlight, first aid kit for self and dogs, snowshoes

The Event Bib must be worn by participants at all times, to be returned in good condition at the end of the event

Every musher’s equipment should also include:

• Dog bag suitable for carrying a tired, injured or expired dog (sled bag is adequate)
• Harnesses – all harnesses shall be padded around the neck and chest areas. It is recommended that each harness have two inches of reflector tape on each side of the neck and on each side further back to reflect snowmobile lights from the front and side
• Some type of sled shall be drawn that is equipped with an adequate brake, brush bow and snow hook
• Functional necklines for the entire team to be used at all times
• All gang lines must be made of cable or have a cable core in the centre line
• Cable cutter