I haven't been to an event where gps was recommended. How crucial would it be and are we talking tracker type units or full topo maps and such?
Due to the nature of the terrain and several other safety factors, A minimum of one GPS unit will be
required per team. It is the team's responsibility to secure one for the event, GPS units will
not be provided. All coordinates will be in UTM. A basic unit will be sufficient, it is your responsibility to make sure you know how to use it in conjunction with the map that will be provided. At least one person on the team will need to know the basics of how to find your position, read/find a coordinate on a map and enter and mark coordinates into your GPS unit. If you require additional assistance in understanding how to utilize a gps please contact us prior to the event.
A required gear list will be posted soon.