Volunteering

Volunteers are what make these races possible!  As the racers garner all the glory as they speed on through the finish, the volunteers are really the true heroes of the event.  But, the well kept secret is that volunteering can really be as much fun, if not more, than racing!  These races are all about community, and volunteering is a way to give to that community.  It's also a great way to learn about the sport and see a different side of the races.  If you have a partner racing, are injured, or just want a chill day, volunteering keeps you in the excitement of the event.

We have moved our volunteer signup to Runsignup’s platform. Click below to volunteer for each race.

Does your employer do Volunteer time matching?

Skimo Northwest is listed on Benevity Causes as a registered 501(c)(3) partner. If your employee matches your financial or volunteering time donations, please log these hours on Benevity an Skimo Northwest will receive the reimbursement!

Tangible Perks of Volunteering:
- Free lift ticket voucher
- Free SnowGoat race entry (can use for yourself, friend, your pet goat, etc)
- Free beer (@Vertfest)
- Free Tshirt (@Vertfest)
- Free SnowGoat Skimo schwag

Intangible Perks of Volunteering:
- Feel goody feelings knowing you helped out
- Get to see a skimo race in action before signing up yourself
- Can support a friend/family you were going to be spectating for already
- Really experience the mountain terrain in a different way
- Good excuse to get out of the house and have a fun experience

If you have any further questions, email josephine@snowgoatskimo.com

Standard Volunteer Positions:

  • Gatekeeper: Located around the mountain, cheer on and check-in on athletes as they pass by. Requires standing in the elements for multiple hours.

  • Check-In: Help check-in athletes as they arrive and provide course and schedule details.

  • Race Timing: Provide race-timing assistance as the skiers pass the finish line.

  • Course Sweep: Follow the final skier along the course to ensure course is clear and everyone has finished. Also aid in teardown.

  • Course Teardown: Ride the lifts up and follow uphill and downhill portions of the course to remove all course markings and remove any course features. Should be able to carry awkward loads while skiing downhill.

  • Course Setup: Meet the day before the race to aid in course setup. Combination of both skinning uphill and riding the lifts as required.

  • Skintrack Setter: Meet very early on race-day to set the skin track. Must be a strong and competent uphill skier.

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