[WARC] Volunteers Needed for Storm the Bluffs

[Elisamuel Resto]

Hello!

This time I am talking about Storm the Bluffs: 
https://www.thestormtrs.org/

Storm the Bluffs is organized by Bill and Mandy Hansel, who are now the 
new organizers for Trinona as-of this year, and this even is part of 
their The Storm race series. Last year Russ N0QK organized this and our 
participation to support the event was well received! Thank you again to 
all that participated!

This year, I will be organizing us to support this event and am 
officially starting recruiting for filling the positions to assist the 
event communications. We have 3 positions to fill: HQ/NCS (me + 1 more), 
Top (2 volunteers), and Aid Station (2 volunteers). I would like to have 
two volunteers per position all day -- can be in shifts -- which will 
give us coverage and resiliency if one person has to go, or if one 
person has to rotate/move we don't leave a position without coverage. 
This is the gist of it, to keep it simple.

For those of you interested and able, do know that the weather can be a 
challenge for this event. Last year, it was not possible for most people 
to get up to HQ/NCS because the slope going up was a solid sheet of ice. 
It was really cold in the morning, too, but by noon it was decent. Top 
and Aid locations started a fire to keep warm and overall the event went 
by without a problem. So if you do decide to participate, keep in mind 
that you will need to keep an eye on the weather and dress accordingly. 
Knowing the other two locations and the possibility for it being cold, 
extra batteries kept inside your coat/vest will be a must for your HTs, 
and to keep them as warm as you can so as to not kill the batteries. In 
summary, be prepared to be out in the open without much for 
accommodations. Small canopy or small shelter with sides would be a good 
idea.

Different from last year, one of the distances has been removed and the 
longer route has been simplified. This does not affect our team, but 
doesn't hurt to be aware of it. Should allow participants to spend less 
time more than half mile away from assistance at any given time. The top 
of the bluff position is the most removed one as it is the furthest in, 
so I will ask whomever wants to volunteer for that position to take that 
into consideration.

We have been requested to be there and ready to be transported to our 
positions by 8:30am, but I'd like that to be earlier. Preferably, arrive 
earlier to be ready by 8am to 8:15am to be able to discuss the positions 
and answer any questions and do a final check on gear. Once more, please 
make sure that you test your gear and charge batteries before the event. 
This even will run on a simplex frequency like last year and I will 
share that as we get closer to the event.

I know during the last club meeting some people said they would 
participate... but as my memory is shot, I don't remember WHO those 
were! My apologies, and please lets use written communication so I can 
add everything together and not miss/forget anyone or any details.

Thank you all and please let me know if there are any questions!

73,
-Sam, KF0ACN

ABOUT THE EVENT

Help us raise funds for youth mental health education and services at 
the Family & Children's Center in Winona as you explore the Plowline 
trails of the Bronk Forest Management Unit in Minnesota City, MN. Trail 
runners will get to experience the steep climbs and wooded trails that 
wind through the bluff. Mountain bikers will ride some fast rolling 
single and double track with a tough heart-racing climb in the first 
half-mile of the race. You can get the best of both worlds if you join 
in on the duathlon! Race options:

Trail Run - 5 k (3.4 miles)
Trail Run - 11k (6.9 miles)
Trail Run - 17k (10.6 miles)
Mountain Bike - 17k (10.6 miles)
Duathlon - Run 11k, Mountain Bike 17k, Run 2k (Relay options available) 
Schedule:

9:00 am - 17k Mountain Bike and 11k/17k/2k Duathlon Check-in
9:30 am - 17k Mountain Bike and 11k/17k/2k Duathlon Start

10:00 am - 11k/17k Trail Run Check-in
10:30 am - 11/17k Trail Run Start

11:00 am - 5k Trail Run Check-in
11:30 am - 5k Trail Run Start
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