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Giants Head Freeride 2024 - RECAP

WHAT DO YOU NEED?

What do I need to ride?

Required

  • Skateboard
  • Slide gloves
  • Helmet
  • Shoes

Recommended

  • Full-face helmet
  • Leathers
  • Knee pads
  • Elbow pads
  • Crash shorts
  • Eye protection

Extras

  • Spare shoelaces
  • Gorilla tape or duct tape
  • Skate tool

What else do I need?

We highly suggest you bring the following:

Survival

Food and Water

  • Water bottle
  • Snacks

Sun Protection

  • Sunscreen
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses

Extras

  • Backpack, fanny pack, bag
  • Extra socks
  • Extra shirt
  • Portable battery
  • Camera
  • GoPro

Lunch Break

Lunch

  • Drink water
  • Food
  • Money

Lake Gear

  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Extra socks
  • Sunscreen
  • Water Floaty
  • Pocket ashtray
  • Snacks
  • Frisbee
  • Swimming clothes

What do I need for camping?

Rodeo Grounds

Camping takes place at the Summerland Rodeo Grounds and opens on registration night at 6PM. Please be advised the speed limit within the campsite is 10km/h or 6mph.

Camping

  • Tent or hammock (no hammocks allowed on bleachers)
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping pad
  • Pillow
  • Earplugs
  • Pocket ashtray
  • Camp chair
  • Garbage bags
  • Extra socks

Bathroom

  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Deodorant
  • Toilet Paper
  • Flip Flops for showers
  • Extra socks

Recovery

  • First aid kit 
  • Polysporin
  • Tylenol
  • Ibuprofen
  • Extra socks

Food

  • Camp stove (no campfires)
  • Bowl/plate
  • Eating utensil
  • Can opener
  • Cooler for food and drinks
  • Hand sanitizer 
  • Garbage bags

Party

  • Bug spray
  • Extra socks
  • Food and snacks
  • Headlamp
  • Flashlight
  • Lantern
  • Extra batteries
  • Disc golf discs
  • Frisbee
  • Skateboard for mini ramp
  • Extra socks

Clothing

  • Long sleeve shirt
  • Shorts
  • Pants
  • All of the underwear
  • Hat or toque
  • Warm layers for night
  • Poncho
  • Rain gear (If you bring it, it won’t rain)
  • Extra Socks

What do I need to spectate?

ALL SPECTATORS MUST SIGN A RELEASE PRIOR TO BEING GRANTED ACCESS TO THE GIANTS HEAD MOUNTAIN PARK

Food and Water

  • Water bottle
  • Snacks
  • Food Vendors at top of the hill

Sun Protection

  • Sunscreen
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses

Extras

  • Backpack, fanny pack, bag
  • Portable battery
  • Camera

What should I bring as a volunteer?

Survival

Food and Water

  • Water bottle
  • Snacks

Sun Protection

  • Sunscreen
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses

Extras

  • Backpack, fanny pack, bag
  • Extra socks
  • Extra shirt
  • Portable battery
  • Camera
  • GoPro