[WARC] Volunteers Needed for Storm the Bluffs

[Nora Huxtable]

Hi Sam,

I (KF0KQV) and my girlfriend (cc'd) would like to volunteer from 8 until
noon, if possible. Can you please confirm?

Thanks!

On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 11:26 AM Elisamuel Resto via WARC <warc at w0ne.org>
wrote:

> 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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