This event couldn't happen without the many hours put in by our team of dedicated volunteers. We're looking for volunteers to serve as Checkpoint Managers, Road Marshals, Finish Line Hosts, Master Tracker In-Training, and to help at the Ski Club with set up.
This year we are also looking for trail prep support between Hay Lakes and Duck Lake. This would involve light trail clearing and skidooing the trail on Hay and Duck Lakes to create a more packed course.
Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and help with a long-standing Yellowknife event!
Please email ykfrostbite50@gmail.com if you would like to help out.
Volunteer Job Descriptions
Checkpoint Host
Required: 2 x check point
Check point hosts keep the fire going in each check point tent so that there is always water for participants passing through, and check off participants as they come through the check point.
They can choose to provide snacks at their check point if they want (not mandatory - all participants are fully self supported). If the weather is very cold, they may do frost nip checks on participants as they pass through.
This is a great way to participate and support the Frostbite 50! Participants always appreciate the friendly faces they see along the way at check points! Check point hosts require their own transportation to and from their check point, but tents/water/stove will be provided.
Shifts/Locations:
Checkpoint | Open | Cutoff | Close | Shift times |
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1: YK River |
9:15 | 11:00 | 11:45 | 9:15 - 12:00 |
2: Dettah Road |
10:45 | 1:30 | 2:00 | 10:45 - 2:00 |
3: Dettah | 12:00 | 4:00 | 4:30 |
12:00 - 2:15 2:15 - 4:30 |
Finish Line Host
Required: 6Be the first to congratulate participants on a job well done! Finish line hosts check off participants as they cross the finish line, and support the event as needed at the ski club chalet.
Shifts:
Shift Time | Volunteers needed |
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Before 15:00 | 2 volunteers |
15:00 - 17:00 | 2 volunteers |
17:00 - 19:00 | 2 volunteers |
Road Marshals
Required: 2Shifts:
Location | Shift Time | Volunteers needed |
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Near Yellowknife Bridge | 9:30 - 12:00 | 2 volunteers |
Safety Riders
Required: 10Shifts:
Shift Time | Volunteers needed |
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9:00 - 22:00 (flexible) | 10 volunteers |