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The Grand Traverse

Sun March 30 - Sun August 31, 2025 Crested Butte, CO 81224 US

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Crested Butte- Athlete Expo

Ballroom Load-in and Set-up

March 28, 2025

Details

Assist organizers by loading in registration supplies into Lodge at Mountaineer Square Ballroom. Assist in set-up of registration venue for Athlete Clearance / Vendor Expo.

Location

CBMR- Lodge at Mountaineer Square

Athlete Check In

March 28, 2025

March 29, 2025

Details

Check in racers and confirm their registration information

Location

CBMR-Lodge at Mountaineer Square

CORSAR card/Fishing License Check In

March 28, 2025

March 29, 2025

Details

Check racers Corsar Cards, and Medical information. Racers can not participate without an active CORSAR card or fishing license.

Location

CBMR- Lodge at Mountaineer Square

Bib Distribution

March 28, 2025

March 29, 2025

Details

After racers complete gear check, they will visit the bib check table to receive their bib. Volunteers at this table will also check IDs and will remove the drink ticket for those under the age of 21.

Location

CBMR- Lodge at Mountaineer Square

Swag Distribution

March 28, 2025

March 29, 2025

Details

Using the roster provided volunteers in this role will check to see if participants registered for a shirt. If so, distribute the size indicated on their registration.

Location

CBMR- Lodge at Mountaineer Square

Gear Check

March 28, 2025

March 29, 2025

Details

Gear Checkers will be trained to effectively judge competitor equipment in relation to the race Mandatory Gear List.

Ideally, you've been a previous Winter GT competitor, and have familiarity with what is passable, and not passable equipment.

Location

CBMR- Lodge at Mountaineer Square Ballroom

Crested Butte- Pre Race Support

Pre-Race Tracking Device Distribution

March 29, 2025

Details

Assist Garmin and CBN Staff with setting up tracking devices

Location

CBMR- Lodge at Mountaineer Square

Gear Bag Loading

March 29, 2025

Details

Assist race staff by loading athlete finish line bags into the van for transport to Aspen. Each bag should be checked for name, phone # and bib #.

Location

CBMR- Lodge at Mountaineer Square

Pre-Race Bib Check

March 29, 2025

Details

Check off racer bib #'s as they pass from the Lodge to the race start. This bib check provides an extra layer of racer accountability before they enter the backcountry.

Location

CBMR- Lodge at Mountaineer Square

Pre-Race Beacon Check

March 29, 2025

Details

Check racer beacons and bib #'s as they pass from the Lodge to the race start. This beacon check provides an extra layer of racer safety before they enter the backcountry. Must have your own beacon.

Location

CBMR- Lodge at Mountaineer Square

Resources Needed

Beacon - 1 - 2

Aspen- Finish Line Support

Finish Line Prep

March 30, 2025

Details

Assist staff in setting up the finish line area and unloading the CBN vans.

Location

Aspen- Gondola Plaza

Finish Line Timing

March 30, 2025

Details

Use the technology and the white boards provided to log racer finishes and record them on the display boards for racers and spectators.

Location

Aspen- Gondola Plaza

Finish Line Food and Beverage Service

March 30, 2025

Details

Help distribute food and beverages to racers.

Location

Aspen- Gondola Plaza

Course Marshals

Ambush Ranch Course Marshal

March 30, 2025

Details

From the East River Trailhead on Brush Creek Road, ski, or snowmobile with checkpoint team to the junction where race course exits the East River valley and joins Brush Creek Road.



Establish checkpoint and a bonfire beacon, where team will check-off bib numbers, ensuring that all teams proceed up the Brush Creek drainage.

Participants experiencing issues early in the race (ie. gear malfunctions), may drop out of the race and need assistance finding egress out to the Brush Creek Trailhead.

Location

Ambush Ranch

East River Checkpoint Course Marshal

March 29, 2025

Details

From Snodgrass Trailhead, ski down the "Indian Trail" to where the course crosses the East River. Course Marshals will establish a checkpoint to collect bib numbers as racers exit the ski area operating boundary onto the National Forest.

This checkpoint is fast paced and requires active marshaling to ensure teammates pass this checkpoint in tandem.

A team of 2 marshals will follow the last racers as a Sweep, cleaning course markings to Ambush Ranch.

Location

East River

Resources Needed

Skis or Snowshoes - 1

Aspen Mountain Course Marshal

March 30, 2025

Details

Morning shift must arrive promptly by 6:00 AM to Gondola Plaza to be shuttled by ski patrol snowmobile to the top of Aspen Mountain. Establish checkpoint where racers will enter Aspen Mountain ski area boundary. Record bib #'s of teams entering the ski area. Direct racers on how to route themselves to the Finish in Gondola Plaza.

Location

Gondola Plaza--> Top of Aspen Mountain

Shuttle Drivers

Overnight Van Drivers

March 29, 2025

Details

Must be comfortable with driving through the night in Winter weather conditions. Drive CBN vans from CB to Aspen. Vans contain CBN employees, athlete finish line bags and finish line equipment.

Location

CB--> Aspen

Shuttle Driver- Brush Creek

March 30, 2025

Details

Transport cut off racers from Brush Creek Trailhead (Veltri Barn) to town and communicate with dispatch bib numbers. A personal vehicle is required and gas will be reimbursed.

Location

Brush Creek Trailhead

Resources Needed

Passenger Vehicle - 1 - 2

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