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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Trail running shoes
Your pickHeadlamp in working condition
Mandatory
PetzlACTIK® CORE HeadlampWest Stride$35.00$88.00−60%
NathanNeutron Fire RX Runner's Headlamp 2.0Luke's Locker$65.00Black DiamondDistance LT 1100 HeadlampREI$149.95
BioLiteDash 450 USB-C Rechargeable Running HeadlampREI$69.95
PetzlSWIFT RL HeadlampWest Stride$75.00$130.00−42%
NathanNeutron Fire RX Runner's HeadlampConfluence Running$37.77$55.00−31%
Black DiamondSpot 400-R HeadlampColumbus Running Company$79.95PetzlNAO LT HeadlampREI$99.95
NathanNeutron Fire R Runner's HeadlampConfluence Running$35.88$40.00−10%
Black DiamondAstro 300-R HeadlampColumbus Running Company$44.95
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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.
GUEnergy ChewsREI$2.50
Honey StingerOrganic Energy ChewsPlaymakers$2.69
GUEnergy Gel · Lemon SublimeGazelle Sports$2.00
MaurtenGel 100Fitness Sports$3.75
NeversecondC30 Energy GelTortoise & Hare Sports$3.25
ClifBloksHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$2.50
Precision Fuel & HydrationPF 30 ChewMountain Running Company$2.87HumaChia Energy GelREI$2.50
- GUEnergy Gel · Strawberry BananaAnn Arbor Running Company$1.99
KronoEnergy Bar · Apricot and CranberryThe Feed$2.12$3.04−30%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Waterproof jacket
Mandatory
Black DiamondFineline Stretch Rain Shell - Women'sBackcountry$103.95$189.00−45%
PatagoniaStorm Racer Jacket*Trailhead Running Supply$160.00$299.00−46%
NikeMen's Running Division Men's Storm-FIT ADV Running JacketHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$210.00$280.00−25%Outdoor ResearchStratoburst Stretch Rain Jacket - Men'sREI$175.00
The North FaceSummit Series Torre Egger FUTURELIGHT Jacket - Women'sREI$590.00
CraftPRO Hydro Running Jacket 2 Black - Men'sFleet Feet$230.00SalomonBonatti Waterproof Jacket - Women'sBackcountry$139.96
$199.95−30%BrooksHigh Point Waterproof Jacket 2 - Men'sREI$149.97
$215.00−30%Arc'teryxNorvan Soft-Shell Jacket - Women'sREI$350.00
NorrønaSenja Gore-Tex Jacket - Men'sBackcountry$579.00
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Insulating long-sleeve layer
Mandatory
BrooksNotch Thermal Long Sleeve 3.0 - Women'sSports Basement$45.00$90.00−50%
SmartwoolClassic Thermal Merino Base Layer 1/4 Zip - Women'sSmartwool$64.11$106.85−40%OnClimate Zip Hoodie - Women'sBackcountry$129.95
NikeSwift Dri-FIT UV Long-Sleeve Crew-Neck Running Top - Women'sPacers Running$36.00$60.00−40%
CraftADV Trail Wool Wind LS Tee - Women'sPacers Running$40.00$129.99−69%Outdoor ResearchVigor Grid Fleece Quarter-Zip Pullover - Women'sREI$48.77
$99.00−51%PatagoniaMicro D Half-Zip Fleece Pullover - Women'sREI$48.83
$99.00−51%
IcebreakerMerino 200 ZoneKnit Long-Sleeve Crew Baselayer Top - Women'sBackcountry$75.00$150.00−50%
2XUAero Trail 1/2 Zip - Men's2XU$33.00$55.00−40%
Under ArmourQualifier Run 1/2 Zip - Men'sSports Basement$32.50$65.00−50%
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Gloves
Mandatory
SmartwoolActive Fleece Wind GlovePlaymakers$30.00$50.00−40%
BrooksMomentum Thermal Hybrid GloveAnn Arbor Running Company$59.99
CraftLumen Fleece Glove 2Millennium Running$44.99
NathanHyperNight Reflective Convertible Mitt 2Nathan$17.99$44.00−59%
Outdoor ResearchTrail Mix GloveBackcountry$20.97$34.95−40%
The North FaceEtip Trail GloveFleet Feet$55.00Black DiamondDeploy Wind Hood GlovesMountain Running Company$49.95
SalomonMerino GlovesBackcountry$39.95
2XURun Gloves2XU$27.00
NikeTherma-Fit Gore-Tex Run Glove · Black/SilverRunners Plus$54.95
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Hat
RecommendedOnLightweight CapSkirack$39.99
SmartwoolThermal Merino Reversible Neck GaiterSmartwool$27.78
Buff5 Panel Go CapBackcountry$24.46$34.95−30%
2XURun Visor2XU$10.00$20.00−50%Arc'teryxGamma 5-Panel CapREI$34.93
$50.00−30%
PatagoniaWomen's "Trailhead Running Supply" Cap Cool Daily Shirt*Trailhead Running Supply$34.00$49.00−31%
NNormalRace CapMountain Running Company$50.00
NikeUnisex ACG Radical AirFlow Fly Cap Adjustable Dri-FIT Trail Running HatRun Flagstaff$65.00
BuffCoolNet UV Headband - BUFF-119328.525PR Run & Walk$11.95$24.00−50%BuffCoolNet UV+ Insect Shield Multifunctional NeckwearREI$16.83
$34.00−50%
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Bottles, soft flasks or a bladder: 2 L of fluid
RecommendedFour 500 ml soft flasks = 2 L.
NathanPinnacle Soft Flask Handheld 14ozXtra Mile Running$45.95
HydrapakSkyFlask Speed · 500mlSports Basement$33.00
NathanQuicksqueeze Insulated HandheldConfluence Running$27.77$40.00−31%
UltrAspireUltraFlask 550 Hybrid BottlePortland Running Company$14.99
CamelbakQuick Grip Chill Handheld 21oz BottleBackcountry$35.95
NathanPinnacle Soft Flask Handheld 18ozTrailhead Running Supply$50.00
NathanPinnacle 14oz Soft FlaskBackcountry$45.95
Nathan18oz Soft Flask with Bite TopTrailhead Running Supply$30.00
NathanPinnacle Soft Flask Insulated Handheld 18ozNathan$58.00
NathanSaferRun Handheld Phone CarrierConfluence Running$29.77$45.00−34%
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Collapsible cup
RecommendedA cup-less event: for drinks and food at every aid station.
NathanReusable Race Day Cup 2 PackNathan$13.00
NathanRace Day CUPiRun Texas$9.99
NathanReusable Race Day Cup 2-PackCharlotte Running Company$10.00
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Spare batteries for your lights
Recommended- PetzlSWIFT RL HeadlampWest Stride$75.00
$130.00−42% - NathanNeutron Fire RX Runner's HeadlampConfluence Running$37.77
$55.00−31% - Black DiamondSpot 400-R HeadlampColumbus Running Company$79.95
- NathanNeutron Fire R Runner's HeadlampConfluence Running$35.88
$40.00−10% - Black DiamondAstro 300-R HeadlampColumbus Running Company$44.95
Black DiamondDistance 1500 HeadlampREI$249.95
Black DiamondSpot 400 HeadlampTrailhead Running Supply$59.95
Black DiamondSpot 400-R Rechargeable HeadlampMountain Running Company$64.95
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
GPS or phone with the race route loaded
RecommendedCharged for the whole race.
Long running pants or waterproof pants
Recommended
BrooksMomentum Thermal Pant - Men'sXtra Mile Running$84.00$130.00−35%
CraftSubZ Light Pants - Men'sXtra Mile Running$119.95
JanjiTrail Tight - Men'sFleet Feet$98.00
NikeStride Dri-FIT Knit Running Pants - Men'sPacers Running$57.00$95.00−40%
SauconyRunshield Tight - Women'sConfluence Running$74.88$124.99−40%
The North FaceWinter Warm Pro Tight - Men'sBackcountry$110.00
OnRace Tights Half - Men'sHeartbreak Hill Running Co.$45.00$90.00−50%PatagoniaEndless Run Tights - Men'sREI$125.00
rabbitLow Light Pocket Tight - Men'sSports Basement$60.00$120.00−50%
SmartwoolActive Merino Movement Tight - Women'sSmartwool$106.85
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Filter bottle or water treatment tablets
RecommendedIf you plan to drink from streams.
HydrapakBreakaway+ Water Filter BottleREI$48.00
$50.00−4%KatadynBeFree AC Water Filter Bottle 0.7 LREI$49.95
LifeStrawGo Series BPA-Free Water Filter Bottle - 22 fl. oz.REI$44.95
PlatypusDayCap In-Bottle FilterREI$49.95
SalomonSoft Flask XA FilterMountain Running Company$60.00KatadynBeFree AC Water Filter Bottle 0.9 LREI$54.95
LifeStrawGo Series Insulated Stainless-Steel Water Filter Bottle - 24 fl. oz.REI$59.95
SalomonSoft Flask XA Filter 490mlTrailhead Running Supply$60.00
SalomonSoft Flask XA Filter 490ml Water BottleBackcountry$59.95
SalomonSOFT FLASK XA FILTER 490ml/16oz 42Playmakers$65.00
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
Extra pair of socks
Recommended
FeeturesElite Light Cushion Mini CrewRed Coyote Running and Fitness$10.00$21.00−52%SmartwoolRun Zero Cushion Low Ankle Socks - Women'sREI$12.73
$18.00−29%
InjinjiRun Lightweight No-ShowPlaymakers$12.00$15.00−20%BalegaUltralight No-Show SocksPR Run & Walk$13.30
$19.00−30%
StanceSHELTER WOMENS CREWStance$21.70$80.00−73%
SwiftwickVision Impression National Parks Crew - CloseoutSwiftwick$8.00$22.00−64%
Darn ToughRun Micro Crew Ultra-Lightweight Running Socks - Men'sRun Flagstaff$22.00
FeeturesElite Light Cushion TabManhattan Running Company$11.00$19.00−42%
FeeturesElite Ultra Light InvisiblePerformance Running Outfitters$11.40$19.00−40%
FeeturesElite Ultra Light QuarterSports Basement$12.00$19.00−37%
None in stock in your size today. We check every morning.
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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