Volunteers

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 Marshalls, Finish Line Hosts, Master Tracker In-Training, and to help at the Ski Club with set up.

Please email ykfrostbite50@gmail.com if you would like to help out.

Volunteer Job Descriptions

Checkpoint Host

Required: 2 x check point (3 at Walsh for 13 in total)
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
1: Walsh	9:15	11:30	12:30	9:15-12:30
2: North Prosperous	10:00	1:30	2:30	10:00-2:30
3: Cassidy	10:15	3:15	4:15	10:15-1:15 1:15-4:15
4: Dettah Road	11:00	5:45	6:15	11:00-3:00 3:00-6:15

Finish Line Host

Required: 6
Be the first to congratulate participants on a job well done! Finish line hosts check off participants as they cross the finish line, and hand out finisher medals. This is located at the Ski Club.
Shifts:

Shift Time	Volunteers needed
Before 15:00	2 volunteers
15:00 - 17:00	2 volunteers
17:00 - 19:00	2 volunteers

Road Marshalls

Required: 4
There are two Ingraham Trail crossings on the Frostbite 50 course. In March the road can be busy with trucks going up to the diamond mines, so it’s important to have a marshalls at the two crossings to ensure that participants cross safely. Road marshalls need their own transportation to and from their positions.
Shifts:

Location	Shift Time	Volunteers needed
Near Yellowknife Bridge	9:15-11:00	2 volunteers
Near Cassidy Point	11:00 - 15:30	2 volunteers

Safety Riders

Required: 10
Organised by the Great Slave Snowmobile Association, the snow machine safety riders are integral to a successful event. They patrol the route and provide assistance as needed. In the event of an injury they may be called upon to transport first aid staff to the injured participant along the course
Shifts:

Shift Time	Volunteers needed
9:00 - 22:00 (flexible)	10 volunteers