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High Lonesome 100

Fri July 19 - Sat July 20, 2024 Nathrop, CO 81236 US

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Aid Station Supply and Operations Support

Wednesday Aid Station Prep - (Volunteer Points - 1)

July 17, 2024

Details

Tasks include sorting and distributing gear, labeling, filling up water jugs and other random odds and ends.

Please have lunch before you come or bring it with you, we'll likely have some snacks on hand but are not planning on ordering a meal

Location

Airport (27960 Co Rd 319, Buena Vista)

Thursday Aid Station Prep (Volunteer Points - 1)

July 18, 2024

Details

Tasks include sorting and distributing gear, labeling, filling up water jugs and other random odds and ends.

*New for 2024, we are going to start delivering aid station supplies to the aid stations to lessen the load on the captains. We will need some folks who are comfortable driving a large box van on rough roads during this shift. Please email kelsey.b@highlonesome100 if you sign up for this shift and want to be considered for one of the driver positions.

Location

Airport (27960 Co Rd 319, Buena Vista)

Start/Finish Line Set Up Crew (Volunteer Points - 1)

July 17, 2024

Details

*New for 2024*

That beautiful start/finish line arch, chute and village don't just materialize out of thin air. This year we are asking for a little more formalized help getting the start/finish area prepped and ready for race day.

Location

Coordinates: 38.741747, -106.158101

Finish Line - Saturday Aid Station Organization (Volunteer Points - 1.5)

July 20, 2024

Details

Do you love organization? This is your job! When you sign up for this job you we be welcoming back tired and weary aid station captains. You will help them unpack their returned gear and organize it into inventoriable groups, which makes clean-up on Sunday immensely easier. Its not the sexiest job, but it sure is important!

*The workload here tends to ebb and flow as aid stations come to drop off their gear.  This year this staff will be responsible for immediately getting any returned shelters set back up along the finish line chute to provide shade for spectators.  When there are no aid stations returning gear and all available shade structures have been redeployed, these folks can assist with other finish line duties, but they should always be attentive for incoming aid station drop offs.  

Location

Coordinates: 38.741747, -106.158101

C4 Zero Waste

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

General Aid Station Volunteers

Hancock- General Aid Station Volunteer (Volunteer Points - 1.5)

July 19, 2024

Details

Ahhhh Hancock. Also known as Carnage City. It's the halfway point of the race and it's a wild ride. This is a crew accessible aid station and is the first point runners are allowed to pick up pacers. If you're looking for a true-100 miler aid station experience, this is your spot. Runners tend to be struggling with all the usual problems eating, drinking, blisters, fatigue, breathing, etc. This is a large aid station with a ton of moving parts. Volunteers have to manage parking, crews, pacers, gear checks, food prep, runner assistance, medical issues, comms issues, and more. Hancock is captained by Nick Leuck- his second year as a Captain and his second at Hancock. Nick is a kick ass captain who balances work and fun, brings a good crew, and knows his shit. Hancock doesn't have cell service, but does have a portapotty and a stream to filter water.

Location

Coordinates: 38.639211, -106.361804

Hancock Parking Manager (Volunteer Points - 1.5)

July 19, 2024

Details

Some of our aid stations have very limited/difficult parking situations. Hancock is one of those. This position will be coordinated with the Hancock aid station as far as themes, group meals etc, you will just have a specific role to manage parking. This position is absolutely critical for our permit with the Forest Service.

Location

Coordinates: 38.639211, -106.361804

Lost Wonder Hut - General Aid Station Volunteer (Volunteer Points - 2)

July 19, 2024

Details

This is our only indoor aid station! Based out of the lovely Lost Wonder Hut, it's an incredibly important aid station. Runners are completely gassed at this point and are bracing themselves for the section ahead (the Ridge). The aid station is well equipped with a full (kind of) kitchen and numerous spots for runners to rest. Lost Wonder is a great experience, but due to the hours (it's open until 4am) it does require folks who work well on minimal sleep. Volunteers typically all go up to the hut at the same time and then break into shifts so everyone gets some sleep. Rumor has it, the best backcountry pizzas are baked here.

Location

Coordinates: 38.571916, -106.329430

Purgatory - General Aid Station Volunteer (Volunteer Points - 2)

July 19, 2024

Details

Named for its mythical role as the place between Heaven and Hell, this aid station marks the last time above tree line (hell) but there is 3 miles of shit before runners get to Monarch Pass (heaven). Located on the Continental Divide in the Monarch Ski Area, this aid station runs through the middle of the night and is our one of only two aid stations with electricity. Purgatory is known for challenging weather, winds and destroyed runners. It's a full value volunteering experience! Volunteers typically go up together and break into shifts so everyone gets some sleep. Purgatory has cell service for most providers and has electricity, but does not have a water source or restrooms.

Location

Coordinates: 38.517045, -106.344774

Monarch- General Aid Station Volunteer (Volunteer Points - 1)

July 19, 2024

July 20, 2024

Details

The fortress on the hill, Monarch is a massive sanctuary for runners. It also marks the end of the high altitude running and for many runners their arrival here coincides with sunrise. Affectionately called Fort Monarch due to its size, volunteers here play an important role helping runners recover and manage problems. Runners are usually pretty spread out by this time, but as crews are allowed at Monarch it's always bustling. Complete with electricity, running water, restroom, and cell service for T-Mobile and AT&T this aid station is a roadside mountain oasis! Captained for the 4th year by Matt Royal, this aid station is an absolute blast! Matt has a knack for bringing people together and puts in massive effort to make this aid station legendary. You can't not have a great time at Monarch. Well, unless you are a runner with stomach issues...

Location

Coordinates: 38.496236, -106.325321

Fooses - General Aid Station Volunteer (Volunteer Points - 1)

July 19, 2024

July 20, 2024

Details

Runners will be breathing a sigh of relief when they reach this aid station literally! They have just descended over 2,000 ft since leaving Monarch and the extra oxygen is extremely welcomed. Fooses is one of those aid stations that runners either blow through or spend a lot of time in. Since it's lower in elevation, a lot of runners are finally getting their appetite back. For others, they are chomping at the bit to keep moving. Tucked away along a little creek and pond, it feels remote despite being only a mile from a major highway. Volunteers here take turns working the aid station and manning the highway crossing. Fooses does not have any cell service, but does have a restroom and water to filter.

Location

Coordinates: 38.539770, -106.249442

Blanks Cabin - General Aid Station Volunteer (Volunteer Points - 1)

July 19, 2024

July 20, 2024

Details

This is a great place for first-time volunteers to work as it's captained and staffed with many experienced volunteers. Located on the Colorado Trail at the base of Mt. Shavano, Blanks is one of the most beautiful aid stations. With ample secluded camping spots dispersed among the aspens, this aid station is within walking distance from the Mt. Shavano trail head which boasts a luxurious pit-volt toilet. Blanks is crew accessible and runners are usually spread out. Blanks is one of our longest-open aid stations and so requires a very coordinated sleeping schedule to make sure everyone is in top shape to help out the runners.

Location

Coordinates: 38.595998, -106.199863

Blanks Parking Manager (Volunteer Points - 1)

July 19, 2024

July 20, 2024

Details

Some of our aid stations have very limited/difficult parking situations. Blanks is one of those. This position will be coordinated with the Blanks aid station as far as themes, group meals etc, you will just have a specific role to manage parking. This position is absolutely critical for our permit with the Forest Service.

Location

Coordinates: 38.689344, -106.170766

Raspberry Gulch Two - General Volunteer (Volunteer Points - 1)

July 20, 2024

Details

Raspberry is the first and last aid station for runners, and they almost seem like different aid stations! Raspberry 1 is only 7.7 miles into the race and crew accessible, so it's bustling! Runners tend to be in and out, which means mostly filling water bottles, making sure people park correctly, and tracking the HUGE rush of runners without missing anyone. Raspberry 1 is a popular aid station for people to use to double up their shifts since it's over quickly. Raspberry is captained by Wade Janacek (2018 HL100 Finisher) - his third year as Raspberry Captain. He's an excellent organizer and he coordinates the group camping so it's easy and fun for volunteers! Although there is no running water, there is good cell service here and a portapotty.

Location

- Coordinates: 38.689344, -106.170766

Finish Line - General Aid Station Volunteer (Volunteer Points - 1)

July 20, 2024

Details

Who doesn't want to welcome runners finishing a 100 miler?? There are few places as inspiring as the finish line of a 100 miler, and even fewer that have the views ours have! Volunteers at the finish will mostly be on cooking duty; making sure runners, crew and other volunteers are nourished and happy. Due to the fact it's at the end of the race, it's easily the biggest party spot on the course! This aid station has restrooms, cell service for all providers, camping, and plenty of left over water and peanut butter. The Finish Line is captained by Kevin Kaucher for his 6th year! Handed the reins about an hour before the first finisher in 2017, Kevin hasn't stopped rocking the aid station since. Always dressed in "MURICA" regalia, Kevin has been adding one piece of American flag apparel to his outfit each year. What will 2024 bring? You'll have to be there to find out, but rumor has it there's a rolling couch involved.

Location

Coordinates: 38.741747, -106.158101

Medical Volunteers

St Elmo Medical (Volunteer Points - 2.5)

July 19, 2024

Details

Located on the outskirts of the Ghost town of St. Elmo (it's usually crowded with tourists), this aid station has quickly earned a reputation as a great place to see carnage. Runners will cross Laws Pass twice on their way to and from Cottonwood, racking up over 4k of vert in 12 miles. Due to the multi-directional traffic, St. Elmo is never slow or dull. Some runners move in and out quickly, others spend more time trying to recover. Either way, it's a great place for volunteers to see runners just starting to get into the teeth of the race. St. Elmo is captained by Jesse Peragine (2019 Finisher)- his second year as a Captain. Jesse has an infectious personality and brings a deep knowledge of the race to the table. St. Elmo has no cell service or running water, but does have a portapotty. Parking for the aid station is in the ghost town and requires a 1/4 mile (easy) hike to get to the aid station.

Location

Coordinates: 38.705408, -106.349988

Cottonwood Medical - (Volunteer Points -2.5)

July 19, 2024

Details

One of the most energetic aid stations, Cottonwood is nestled in a little meadow along the banks of Cottonwood Creek. Ringed on all sides by the peaks of Mineral Basin and the Continental Divide, it's downright charming. This is a crew accessible aid station, and shuttles are run by CORE, a local 4wd education and advocacy group. This is a great aid station for anyone, including families and first-time volunteers. Access to the aid station requires a moderately long drive on a rough 2wd road but is a great choice for volunteers who want to work on Friday, but can't come in the night before.

Location

Coordinates: 38.764577, -106.336511

Monarch Medical (Volunteer Points - 2.5)

July 19, 2024

July 20, 2024

Details

The fortress on the hill, Monarch is a massive sanctuary for runners. It also marks the end of the high altitude running and for many runners their arrival here coincides with sunrise. Affectionately called Fort Monarch due to its size, volunteers here play an important role helping runners recover and manage problems. Runners are usually pretty spread out by this time, but as crews are allowed at Monarch it's always bustling. Complete with electricity, running water, restroom, and cell service for T-Mobile and AT&T this aid station is a roadside mountain oasis! Captained for the 4th year by Matt Royal, this aid station is an absolute blast! Matt has a knack for bringing people together and puts in massive effort to make this aid station legendary. You can't not have a great time at Monarch. Well, unless you are a runner with stomach issues…

Location

Coordinates: 38.496236, -106.325321

Fooses Medical (Volunteer Points - 2.5)

July 19, 2024

July 20, 2024

Details

Runners will be breathing a sigh of relief when they reach this aid station literally! They have just descended over 2,000 ft since leaving Monarch and the extra oxygen is extremely welcomed. Fooses is one of those aid stations that runners either blow through or spend a lot of time in. Since it's lower in elevation, a lot of runners are finally getting their appetite back. For others, they are chomping at the bit to keep moving. Tucked away along a little creek and pond, it feels remote despite being only a mile from a major highway. Volunteers here take turns working the aid station and manning the highway crossing. Fooses does not have any cell service, but does have a restroom and water to filter.

Location

Coordinates: 38.539770, -106.249442

Blanks Cabin Medical (Volunteer Points -2.5)

July 19, 2024

July 20, 2024

Details

This is a great place for first-time volunteers to work as it's captained and staffed with many experienced volunteers. Located on the Colorado Trail at the base of Mt. Shavano, Blanks is one of the most beautiful aid stations. With ample secluded camping spots dispersed among the aspens, this aid station is within walking distance from the Mt. Shavano trail head which boasts a luxurious pit-volt toilet. Blanks is crew accessible and runners are usually spread out. Blanks is one of our longest-open aid stations and so requires a very coordinated sleeping schedule to make sure everyone is in top shape to help out the runners.

Location

Coordinates: 38.595998, -106.199863

Raspberry 2 Medical (Volunteer Points - 2.5)

July 20, 2024

Details

Raspberry is the first and last aid station for runners, and they almost seem like different aid stations! Raspberry 1 is only 7.7 miles into the race and crew accessible, so it's bustling! Runners tend to be in and out, which means mostly filling water bottles, making sure people park correctly, and tracking the HUGE rush of runners without missing anyone. Raspberry 1 is a popular aid station for people to use to double up their shifts since it's over quickly. Raspberry is captained by Wade Janacek (2018 HL100 Finisher) - his third year as Raspberry Captain. He's an excellent organizer and he coordinates the group camping so it's easy and fun for volunteers! Although there is no running water, there is good cell service here and a portapotty.

Location

- Coordinates: 38.689344, -106.170766

Communication/Runner Tracking

Parking Pass Coordinator (Volunteer Points 1.5)

July 19, 2024

Details

*New for 2024* We will be implementing a system that meters crews access to Cottonwood, Hancock and Monarch aid stations. Crews will need to get parking passes at the start/finish line, from the individuals who staff this shift before heading to each of those aid stations. These positions will have real time updates on runner tracking and will release crews by giving them a physical parking pass when their runner passes certain points on the course. Metering parking is a new element required for our race permit that coincides with the runner

Location

Start/Finish Line Coordinates: 38.74111537830723, -106.16010481052308

Fooses - Comms/Runner Tracking (Volunteer Points - 2.5)

July 19, 2024

July 20, 2024

Details

Runners will be breathing a sigh of relief when they reach this aid station literally! They have just descended over 2,000 ft since leaving Monarch and the extra oxygen is extremely welcomed. Fooses is one of those aid stations that runners either blow through or spend a lot of time in. Since it's lower in elevation, a lot of runners are finally getting their appetite back. For others, they are chomping at the bit to keep moving. Tucked away along a little creek and pond, it feels remote despite being only a mile from a major highway. Volunteers here take turns working the aid station and manning the highway crossing. Fooses does not have any cell service, but does have a restroom and water to filter.

Location

Coordinates: 38.539770, -106.249442

Blanks Cabin - Comms/Runner Tracking (Volunteer Points - 2.5)

July 19, 2024

July 20, 2024

Details

Located on the Colorado Trail at the base of Mt. Shavano, Blanks is one of the most beautiful aid stations. With ample secluded camping spots dispersed among the aspens, this aid station is within walking distance from the Mt. Shavano trail head which boasts a luxurious pit-vault toilet. Blanks is crew accessible and runners are usually spread out. Blanks is one of our longest-open aid stations and so requires a very coordinated sleeping schedule to make sure everyone is in top shape to help out the runners.

Location

Coordinates: 38.595998, -106.199863

Course Team

Course Marking - Wednesday (Volunteer Points - 1.5)

July 17, 2024

Details

Course Marking requires running sections of the course and potentially carrying a significant amount of course marking while running. Some of the course sweeping sections will be in high altitude during the middle of the night. Course sweepers will need to have the ability to assist runners who may be having challenges getting to the next aid station. We know the course is beautiful and many people want to experience it, but please note we need experienced runners for these duties. When you sign up for course marking, the Race Director will contact you a few weeks before race day to determine the specific section you will mark.

Location

TBD

Course Marking - Thursday (Volunteer Points - 1.5)

July 18, 2024

Details

Course Marking requires running sections of the course and potentially carrying a significant amount of course marking while running. Some of the course sweeping sections will be in high altitude during the middle of the night. Course sweepers will need to have the ability to assist runners who may be having challenges getting to the next aid station. We know the course is beautiful and many people want to experience it, but please note we need experienced runners for these duties. When you sign up for course marking, the Race Director will contact you a few weeks before race day to determine the specific section you will mark.

Location

TBD

Course Sweeping - Sunday Leave No Trace Team (Volunteer Points - 1.5)

July 21, 2024

Details

Specific segments will be assigned to runners based on experience level. All segments will be swept by teams of 2-3. Volunteers for these shifts should plan to move slowly and be very diligent to make sure 100% of course markers have been removed and any lingering trash from runners has been removed from the trail.

Runner Check-In and Gear Check

Cottonwood Gear Check - (Volunteer Points: 1)

July 19, 2024

Details

This position will require volunteers to check each runner to make sure they have the required Divide Gear on their person before exiting the Cottonwood Aid Station.

Location

Coordinates: 38.76451579603658, -106.33661118596304

Hancock Gear Check - (Volunteer Points: 1.5)

July 19, 2024

Details

This position will require volunteers to check each runner to make sure they have the required Divide Gear on their person before exiting the Hancock Aid Station.

Location

Coordinates: 38.63936331678324, -106.36196901283307

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