Frosty Mountain Ultra mandatory gear list
Frosty 50K/27K/13K · Manning Park, BC · September (2027 date to come; 2026: Sept. 12)
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Shorts & tights
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Your distance
Trail running shoes
Your pickHeadlamp in working condition
Mandatory
Black DiamondDistance LT 1100 HeadlampMEC$154.95
PetzlNao RL HeadlampMEC$224.95
NathanFire RX Runners' HeadlampRunning Room$50.00$84.99−41%
FenixHL18R-T Lightweight Headlamp (500 lumens)The Trail Runner Store$57.00$89.00−36%
RaidlightULTRALIGHT 1200 HeadlampStampeak$139.90$169.90−18%
BioLite425 Rechargeable HeadlampSports Experts$74.99
PetzlActik Core HeadlampRunning Free$104.99
NathanNebula Fire Runner's HeadlampRunning Room$50.00$119.99−58%
NathanNeutron Fire Runner's HeadlampRunning Room$40.00$59.99−33%
Black DiamondDistance 1500 HeadlampLe Coureur$229.95
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Emergency survival blanket
MandatoryNone in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Whistle
MandatoryMany race vests have one on the chest strap: check yours.
400 calories of extra food
MandatoryNot to be eaten except in an emergency.
MaurtenGel 100MEC$5.50
GUEnergy GelsBlackToe Running$2.60
HumaGel · Chocolate (with Caffeine)Le Coureur Nordique$1.84$3.69−50%
Xact NutritionEnergy Fruit BarsCity Park Runners$2.75
NeversecondC30+ Energy GelRun Uphill$5.00
Precision Fuel & HydrationPF 30 ChewFoveō Running$3.50
KronoNutrition Energy GelsBlackToe Running$3.25
NäakULTRA™ Waffle 140 ‧ Salted CaramelNäak$1.58$2.25−30%
Skratch LabsSport Energy ChewsCowichan Valley Running$3.50
Honey StingerHoney Mini WafflesSea2Sky Nutrition$9.00$11.54−22%
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Waterproof jacket
Mandatory
The North FaceSummit Superior Futurelight Jacket - Women'sThe Last Hunt$238.49$449.99−47%
NNormalTrail Rain Jacket - Women'sBoutique Endurance$299.90
La SportivaRun Rain Jacket - Women'sThe Trail Runner Store$88.00$190.00−54%
Inov-8Stormshell waterproof running jacket - Women'sBoréal Running$139.95$294.95−53%
BrooksHigh Point waterproof running jacket - Women'sBoréal Running$89.95$197.95−55%
ScottRC Run Waterproof Jacket - Women'sRun Uphill$225.00$299.95−25%
PatagoniaStorm Racer Jacket - Men'sFrontrunners$375.00
Under ArmourVelociti Pro Storm Running Jacket - Women'sSports Experts$83.99$119.99−30%
NikeAeroSwift Aerogami Storm-FIT Running Jacket - Women'sBlackToe Running$230.00$330.00−30%
MammutDucan Light Hardshell Hooded Jacket - Women'sThe Last Hunt$155.34$238.99−35%
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Insulating long-sleeve layer
Mandatory
BrooksDash 1/2 Zip 3.0 - Women'sBrainsport$36.99$75.00−51%
SmartwoolClassic Thermal Merino Base Layer 1/4 Zip - Men'sThe Last Hunt$83.19$159.99−48%
NikeSwift Dri-FIT UV 1/4-Zip Running Top - Women'sSporting Life$62.98$85.00−26%SauconyPeregrine Merino Long Sleeve - Women'sBlackToe Running$70.00
$115.00−39%
OdloPerformance Warm 1/2 Zip - Women'sRunning Free$58.00$119.99−52%
Kari TraaRose Long Sleeve Base Layer Top - Women'sThe Last Hunt$73.49$149.99−51%
OnClimate ZIP Hoodie - Men'sSAIL$119.00$170.00−30%
Icebreaker150 MerinoFine Ace Long Sleeve T-Shirt - Women'sThe Last Hunt$102.20$140.00−27%
HokaGlidetech Quarter Zip - Women'sLe Coureur$97.97$139.95−30%
CraftGain Thermal Midlayer 2 - Women'sBushtukah$89.99
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Gloves
Mandatory
BrooksDraft Hybrid Running GlovesBoréal Running$24.95$49.95−50%
NikeQuilted TG Training and Running Gloves - Women'sBoréal Running$29.95$53.95−44%
Black DiamondDeploy Wind Hood GlovesAltitude Sports$64.95
CraftLumen Fleece Hybrid Glove 2Foveō Running$59.95
SmartwoolActive Fleece GloveFrontrunners$50.00
NathanHyperNight Reflective running gloves - Men'sBoréal Running$31.97$49.95−36%
Icebreaker200 Oasis Glove Liners - UnisexLe Coureur Nordique$49.99
SalomonTech Softshell Gloves - UnisexAltitude Sports$59.99
Under ArmourStorm Run Running Gloves - Men'sSports Experts$24.49$34.99−30%
2XURun GloveBoréal Running$29.95$34.95−14%
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Hat
Recommended
OnLightweight CapBushtukah$54.95
BuffThermonet NeckwearThe Trail Runner Store$35.00
2XURun Visor2XU$12.50$25.00−50%
Arc'teryxSatoro Merino Neck Gaiter Neck Warmer - Men'sSports Experts$29.99$59.99−50%
Under ArmourVelociti Adjustable Running Cap - Women'sSports Experts$15.99$31.99−50%
NNormalPink Running CapStampeak$41.95$69.90−40%
SmartwoolThermal Merino Reversible Neck Gaiter - UnisexLe Coureur Nordique$39.00
SalomonSense Aero Trail Running Cap - Men'sSports Experts$34.99$49.99−30%
NikeRun AeroAdapt Fly Cap - Women'sSport Chek$40.97$55.00−26%
SatisfyPeaceShell Cordura Trail Cap - UnisexAltitude Sports$159.99
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Bottles, soft flasks or a bladder: 2 L of fluid
RecommendedFour 500 ml soft flasks = 2 L.
SalomonSoft Flask 500Ml/17OzBushtukah$24.95
HydrapakUltraflask SPEED 500mlFrontrunners$29.95
NathanQuickStart 3.0 SF Hydration Vest with Soft Flasks 4L - UnisexThe Last Hunt$70.79$119.99−41%
Life Sports GearECO Vapor Handheld Soft Flask CORAL33-Off$26.79$39.99−33%
MontaneUltraflask 500mlThe Trail Runner Store$30.00$43.00−30%
nordaSoftFlask WMX 500mlRun Uphill$29.95
SalomonSoft Flask XA Filter 490mlLe Coureur Nordique$64.99
HydrapakUltraFlask+ Hydration Bottle - 500ml/17ozBushtukah$36.98$73.95−50%
SalomonSoft Flask 500ml/17oz UltraLe Coureur Nordique$29.99
Nathan18 oz Insulated Soft Flask running bottleBoréal Running$31.95$49.95−36%
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Collapsible cup
RecommendedA cup-less event: for drinks and food at every aid station.
HydrapakSpeedCup 2-PackBushtukah$7.47$14.95−50%
Nathan2 Pack Reusable Race Day CupAltitude Sports$21.24$24.99−15%
BrixSoft cupBrix$9.00
Foveo RunningCollapsible CupFoveō Running$8.95
SalomonSoft Cup SpeedBrainsport$15.00
Xact NutritionReusable Race CupThe Trail Runner Store$9.00
HydrapakSpeed Cup 2.0 2-PackMEC$15.95
HydrapakSpeedCup 2-Pack 200mLRunner's Den$14.99
HydrapakSpeedCup 200 ml 2-Pack Reusable Running CupsBoréal Running$15.95
NathanReusable Race Day CupCowichan Valley Running$25.00
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Spare batteries for your lights
Recommended- PetzlActik Core HeadlampRunning Free$104.99
- NathanNebula Fire Runner's HeadlampRunning Room$50.00
$119.99−58% - Black DiamondDistance 1500 HeadlampLe Coureur$229.95
- FenixHL18R-T Lightweight Headlamp (500 lumens)The Trail Runner Store$57.00
$89.00−36% - RaidlightULTRALIGHT 1200 HeadlampStampeak$139.90
$169.90−18% - BioLite425 Rechargeable HeadlampSports Experts$74.99
- NathanNeutron Fire Runner's HeadlampRunning Room$40.00
$59.99−33% 
PetzlIKO CORE headlampAltitude Sports$129.95
PetzlNao LT HeadlampMEC$139.95
PetzlSwift LT HeadlampMEC$74.95
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GPS or phone with the race route loaded
RecommendedCharged for the whole race.
Long running pants or waterproof pants
Recommended
CraftSubZ Light Pants - Men'sBrainsport$69.99$140.00−50%
BrooksMomentum Thermal Tight - Women'sLe Coureur Nordique$47.49$94.99−50%
Kari TraaTirill Thermal Pants - Women'sLe Coureur Nordique$120.00$199.99−40%
SalomonSHAKEout Core Warm Tights - Men'sBoréal Running$90.96$129.95−30%HokaNovafly Run Pant - Men'sSporting Life$96.98
$130.00−25%
SmartwoolActive Run Pant - Men'sThe Last Hunt$134.29$169.99−21%
KiprunWarm Running Leggings Run 500 - Women'sDecathlon$20.00$50.00−60%
OdloPerformance Warm Tight - Men'sRunning Free$44.00$109.99−60%
SauconyOmni LX running leggings - Women'sBoréal Running$39.95$139.99−71%
IcebreakerMerino 200 Oasis Leggings with Fly - Men's33-Off$83.74$124.99−33%
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Filter bottle or water treatment tablets
RecommendedIf you plan to drink from streams.
- SalomonSoft Flask XA Filter 490mlLe Coureur Nordique$64.99
HydrapakFlux + 1.5 L Reusable Hydration Bottle with FilterBoréal Running$74.95
KatadynBeFree AC Ultralight 1L MicrofilterMEC$69.95
PlatypusDayCap In-Bottle FilterBushtukah$59.95
HydrapakUltraflask+ Filter 500mlRun Uphill$73.95
HydrapakUltraflask+ Flask Filter SystemRunner's Den$73.98
SalomonFilter Flask (490ml)Strides Running$65.00
SalomonSoft Flask 500ml XA Filter - UnisexMEC$64.95
SalomonSoft Flask with XA Filter (490ml/16.5oz)Bushtukah$64.95
SalomonSoft Flask XA FilterCity Park Runners$64.99
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Extra pair of socks
Recommended
SmartwoolRun Targeted Cushion Low Ankle Socks - Women'sThe Last Hunt$17.15$25.99−34%
StanceRun Light Crew SocksSport Chek$15.88$20.97−24%
FeeturesElite LC Mini-CrewRunning Free$14.00$24.99−44%
InjinjiTrail Midweight Crew - Women'sRunning Free$26.99
BalegaPride Mini CrewRunning Free$16.99$21.99−23%
IcebreakerMerino Run Ultralight Mini Socks - Women'sThe Last Hunt$17.41$25.99−33%
BrooksCarbonite Running SocksBoréal Running$11.95$23.95−50%
Darn ToughElement Quarter Lightweight w/Cushion Running Sock - Men'sFoveō Running$29.95
NikeSpark Light Weight Ultralight Cushion Ankle Quarter SocksBlackToe Running$24.00
CompressportPro Marathon socks V2.0City Park Runners$42.00
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Compact first-aid and foot-care kit + a compression bandage
RecommendedSunscreen and lip balm
RecommendedAnti-chafe (Vaseline or similar)
RecommendedBug spray
RecommendedBear spray or an air horn
RecommendedIf you are concerned about bears.
Warm clothes for the finish, in a waterproof drop bag
Recommended
From the race's official list (as published when we read it, October 28, 2026 (2026 checklist)). Rules can change: check the official list before race day. The Gear Fox isn't affiliated with the race.
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Quick answers
What is the mandatory gear for the Frosty 50K?
Headlamp in working condition, Emergency survival blanket, Whistle, 400 calories of extra food, Waterproof jacket, Insulating long-sleeve layer, Gloves.
What is the mandatory gear for the Frosty 27K?
Headlamp in working condition, Emergency survival blanket, Whistle, 400 calories of extra food, Waterproof jacket, Insulating long-sleeve layer, Gloves.
What is the mandatory gear for the Frosty 13K?
Do the Frosty Mountain Ultra aid stations have cups?
No. The aid stations have no cups: bring your own reusable cup.
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