Volunteer

Sled Holders

Requires strength and a willing enthusiasm
Responsible for holding sleds at the start line until “Go”

Trail guards

• Requires understanding of race rules, people skills and a introductory level of experience with dog teams.
• Some trail guard positions require that the guards must ride in on snow-machines, ski or hike into somewhat remote places.
• Responsible for maintaining a clear trail for all teams and for providing assistance at the allowed levels for competitors.

Snow machine guards

Requires experience in snow-machines and own machine.
Responsible for positioning at trail locations for additional assistance.

Checkpoint timers

• Requires ability to keep times and report with radio or phone
• Responsible for determining unofficial times for each team at a designated checkpoint and calling those times in to a central point.

Trail work support

• Requires ability to complete strenuous work outside.
• Responsible for maintaining trail conditions.
• Trail work is usually done on non-race days but volunteers are often needed on race day to address trail problems that can be alleviated with shovels, placement of barricades and so on.