Volunteers

Volunteers are the backbone of the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks and the Fairbanks North Star Borough. Bad Bob Baker and all the Sonot Kkaazoot skiers appreciate your assistance. The Sonot Kkaazoot would not exist without you. If you were a volunteer and I don’t have your name below, please send an email to: contact@sonotkkaazoot.org

2024 Volunteers-(updated 3/29/24)

  • Grooming: Tom Helmers, Ken Coe, Bill Husby, Travis Kulp (all NSCF): Alex Holen (FWW)
  • Volunteer care and banquet chef: Gina Chythlook
  • Online registration: Anna Sorensen
  • Fort Wainwright contact: Chris Puchner
  • Participant safety: Nancy Hanneman and Nordic ski patrol
  • Publicity: Eric Troyer
  • Aid stations: West Valley Ski Team (2 tables on White Bear): Lily Hiersch, Carol Hiersch, Diane O’Brien, Mat Wooler, Phoebe Wooler, Jeanine Griek, Maya Griek, Sam Padilla, Adah Decker, Sam Decker, Mette Mueller, Olav Mueller, Wade Harry, Sakai Fischer, Sala Crowe, Pepi Baresova, Matteo Kuizenga, June Yung, Ingrid Baurick, Anna Rozell, Alex Hseih, Carol Hseih, Gus Johns, PJ Bragonier, Ben Bragonier, Patrick Plattet; North Pole Ski Team (stadium tables): Shelbie Umphenour, Aiden Summers, Taylor Kado, Riley Beaudreault, Robert Peterson, Becky Peterson, Ben Mollenhauer, Jackson Mollenhauer, Devon Edwin, KaeLynne Martin, Jocelyn Umphenour, Jade Atkins, Robyn Atkins; Lathrop Ski Team (finish line and assisted at stadium tables): Morgan Hough, Sarah Dimmick, Daria Dimmick, Corbin Dimmick, Madi Oestreich, Heather Peterson, Helena Peterson, Jenny Wappett, Dylan Desmond, Cynara Koch, Claire Burke, Ellen Lyons, Erick Peterson, Sara Oestriech.
  • Awards: Mike Schmoker, Bernardo Hernandez, Dan Johnson
  • Bib pick-up from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 21 at Birch Hill Recreation Building, upstairs: Bad Bob Baker, Sharon Baker, Dermot Cole, Kathy Fitzgerald, Donovan Granger, Norma Haubenstock, Susan Sugai
  • Race Day organizer: Bob Baker
  • Bib pick-up on race day from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at Rikka’s Roadhouse, Birch Hill Recreation Area:  Alex Morris, Kristin O’Brien, Mia Taylor
  • Course chief: Bob Baker     
  • Course set-up (directional and km markers) and changes: Bad Bob and Sharon Baker
  • Start/finish set-up from 8:30 to 9:30 on race day: Bad Bob Baker, John Estle, Donovan Granger, and Don Norris
  • Timing from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Anna Sorensen, Margaret Brophy, Amanda Byrd, Shalene Frost (morning), Norma Haubenstock (afternoon shift), Joan Hoza, Ann Jamieson, Dan Johnson (afternoon), Melissa Lewis (afternoon), Melanie Norris, Tom St. Clair.
  • Course sweeper: Don Norris (10 km) and Ken Coe (30 & 50 km)
  • Awards banquet (set up and serving): Gina Chythlook, Davya Flaharty, and Mossy Mead
  • Awards banquet (overall & age-class woodels distribution): Bob and Sharon Baker, Mike Schmoker

2023 Volunteers (updated 3/29/23)

Please be sure to thank volunteers who make the Sonot Kkaazoot a reality. It’s not too late. If you see any of these fine folks on the trails or in town, thank them again for helping us on a not-so-springlike day. Many of these volunteers helped in more than one capacity and some skied a Sonot Kkaazoot event and volunteered. Two high school skiers helped Sharon Baker set up tables and chairs for the banquet after staffing a feed station. The back of the pack skiers really appreciated the warm Gatorade at the White Bear station (and the cups left next to the trail even after the volunteers were released).

  • Grooming: Tom Helmers, Ken Coe, Bill Husby, Travis Kulp
  • Volunteer care and banquet chef: Gina Chythlook
  • Online registration and course maps: John Estle
  • Participant Safety: Nancy Hanneman, Jed Reagle, Larry Freeman, Ed Workman
  • Publicity: Eric Troyer
  • Aid Stations: XC ski team and boosters from Lathrop: Morgan Hough, Heather & Helena Peterson, Skye Greer and Daria Dimmick, Sara, Justin, Jon, Alli, & Madi Oestreich, Eric & Cara Schneider, North Pole: Taylor Kado, Jaymarie Mercer, Liam Wade, Jackson Mollenhauer, Aiden Summers, Shelbie Umphenaur, Kyle Whisenhant, and West Valley & Hutchison: Sakaia Fischer, Jesse Wilkins, Lily Downing, Laurel Valentine, Ian Tragis, Amelia Cochran, Ellie Buth, Olav Moeller, Salak Crowe, Azi Tirrell, Evey Wisermain, Mariana Low, Christine Langley, Lena Wiegand, Dusty Langley, Ingrid Baurick, Kyle Williams, Sam Decker, Jacob Rozell, Brooks LaBarre, Adah Decker, Joon Young, Jill O’Brien, Dorte Dissing, Tori Tragis, Sookmi Moon, Mette Moeller, Bennett Gianni, Megan Wiegand, Mette Kaufman, Stephanie Rozell
  • Awards: Mike Schmoker, Bernardo Hernandez
  • Bib Pick-up from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 24 at Birch Hill Recreation Building, upstairs: Ann DeLong, Dan Johnson, Anja Maijala, Don and Melanie Norris, Susan Sugai
  • Race Day organizer: Bob Baker
  • Bib pick-up on race day from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at Rikka’s Roadhouse, Birch Hill Recreation Area:  Don and Melanie Norris, Don Pendergrast
  • Course chief: Bob Baker     
  • Course set-up (directional and km markers) and changes: Bad Bob Baker,
  • Start/finish set-up: Bad Bob Baker,
  • Timing: Anna Sorensen, Jack Arthur, Debbie Bayer, Joshua Cruz, Shalene Frost, Kuba Grzeda, Joan Hoza, Dan Johnson, Brittany Karns, Elisabeth Nadin, Tom St. Clair, Tori Tragis
  • Course sweeper: Dan Baker and sons for 10 km course; Ken Coe for 30/50 km courses
  • Awards Banquet (set up and serving): Baker family, Deb Carter, Margaret Brophy.
  • Awards Banquet (overall & age-class woodels distribution): Bob and Sharon Baker

2022 Volunteers (updated 3/29/22)

  • Sponsor contact: Michelle Ethun
  • Military contact: Chris Puchner
  • Grooming: Tom Helmers, Ken Coe, Bill Husby, Travis Kulp
  • Volunteer care: Gina Chythlook
  • Online registration and course maps: John Estle
  • Participant Safety: Nancy Hanneman, Jed Reagle, Larry Freeman, Ed Workman
  • Publicity: Eric Troyer
  • Aid Stations: Pam Laker, Zarah Laker-Morris, Elisabeth Nadin, Aiden Sumners, Halle Dearth, Ezra West, Jocelyn Umphenour, Ben Kassof, Jacob Rozell, Shalene Frost, Amanda Byrd. Dana Truffer, Ben Bragonier, Owen Merrill, Matteo Kuizenga, Leni Stolz, Hazel Langley, Elias Engman, Mette Moeller, Jen Crowe, Salk Crowe, Anna Rozell, Ingrid Baurick, Chell Ethun, Stephanie Rozell, Daniel Abramowitz, Hjelle Personius, Sonja Truffer, Jen Wenrick, Kristin Presler, Kristin O’Brien, Donna DiFolco
  • Awards: Mike Schmoker, Bernardo Hernandez
  • Bib Pick-up from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 24 at Birch Hill Recreation Building, upstairs: Davya Flaharty; Bob Baker, Susan Kramer, Christina Turman, Sam Bishop, Susan Sugai
  • Race Day organizer: Bob Baker
  • Bib pick-up on race day from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Rikka’s Roadhouse, Birch Hill Recreation Area: Bob Baker, Sally Endestad, Davya Flaharty, Susan Kramer   
  • Course chief: Bob Baker     
  • Course set-up (directional and km markers) and changes: Bad Bob Baker, Ken Coe, Travis Kulp
  • Start/finish set-up: Bad Bob Baker, Donovan Granger,
  • Start/finish take-down: West Valley Ski Boosters, Robert Hannon, Donovan Granger, Mike Mathers, Bob Baker
  • Timing: Anna Sorensen, Tracie Curry, Henry Haas, Peggy Haas, Robert Hannon, Ann Jamieson, Chris Puchner, Tracie Pendergrast (arrive at 10 a.m.); Donovan Granger. Mike Mathers (after 1 p.m.)
  • Course sweeper: Ken Coe

2021 Sonot Kkaazoot Volunteers

  • Sponsor contact: Michelle Ethun
  • Military contact: Robert Hannon
  • Grooming: Tom Helmers, Ken Coe, Bill Husby, Bad Bob Baker, Alex Holen
  • Publicity: Eric Troyer
  • Race organizer: Bad Bob Baker   

Prior Year Volunteers:

  • Sponsor contact: Rebecca Heaton
  • Military contact: Robert Hannon
  • Grooming: Tom Helmers, Ken Coe, Bill Husby, Travis Kulp, Bad Bob Baker, Alex Holen
  • Online registration: Rebecca Heaton
  • Participant Safety: Nancy Hanneman and Fairbanks Nordic Ski Patrol
  • Publicity: Eric Troyer, Rebecca Heaton
  • Aid Stations: Chris Puchner, Lathrop, West Valley, and Watershed XC Skiing Booster Clubs 
  • Awards: Mike Schmoker, Bernardo Hernandez
  • Bib Pick-up from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 21 at Doyon Ltd: Frank Soos, Margaret Brophy, Dermot Cole, Rebecca Heaton, Chris Hemming, Monte Jordan, Pat Reinhard, Susan Sugai
  • Potluck Soup and Bread organizers from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on race day:  Sharon Baker, Gina Chythlook, Davya Flaharty, Owen Hanley
  • Race Day organizers:Bad Bob Baker
  • Awards ceremony Master of Ceremony: Bad Bob Baker
  • Awards ceremony entertainment: Bad Bob Baker
  • Late registration & bib pick-up on race day from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Birch Hill Recreation Area: Frank Soos,  Margaret Brophy, Rebecca Heaton,  Margo Klass, 
  • Volunteer care:  Norma Haubenstock                     
  • Course chief: Bob Baker     
  • Course set-up (km markers): Bad Bob Baker
  • Start/finish set-up: Bad Bob Baker, Chris Puchner, Dan Johnson, Eric Buetow
  • Start/finish take-down:  Dan Johnson
  • Timing: Anna Sorensen, Eric Buetow, Bill Chedister, Kent Davis, Lynn Dominick, Kuba Grzeda, Ann Jamieson, Margaret Mannix, Bill Simpson, Eric Troyer, Jill Woster
  • Course sweepers: Ken Coe, Tom Helmers, Bill Husby
  • Sponsor contact: Aelin Allegood
  • Military contact: Robert Hannon, Bruce Jamieson 
  • Grooming: Tom Helmers, Bad Bob Baker, Jeff Skeels, Ken Coe, Bill Husby, Travis Kulp
Groomers
Race day groomers–Photo by Sam Lamont
  • Online registration: Rebecca Heaton
  • Participant Safety: Nancy Hanneman, Larry Freeman, Jed Reagle
  • Publicity: Eric Troyer
  • Aid Stations: Chris Puchner with Lathrop XC Ski Boosters (Chena River): Carolyn, Keith, and Clare Hanneman, Chelsi Espinosa, Kristen, Abbey, and Mesa Arens, Beren Vonnahme, Tjarn Bross, Bridger and Cody Koch, Naomi Dershin, West Valley XC Ski Boosters (Birch Hill): Amy, Laura, and Lynn Mayo, Carla Willeto, Sally Endestad, Andrea Earnest, Janice Christensen, Evan Brasher, Annika Swanson, Ben Kassof, Lisa and Maggie Druckenmiller, Susan Kramer, Kristin, Don, and Mallory Presler, Cathy Donaldson, and Watershed XC Ski Boosters with help from the Alaska Nanooks Ski Team (White Bear): Mark Oldmixon, Ty Humphrey, Marlene McDermott, Jeff Cramer, Evan Adsit, Andrew and Landon Casey, Della and Esther Humphrey, Quinn and Mae Oldmixon, Harrison Cramer
  • Awards: Mike Schmoker, Bernardo Hernandez
  • Bib Pick-up from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 24 at Doyon Ltd: Frank Soos, Dermot Cole, Rebecca Heaton, Carl Hemming, Chris Hemming, Monte Jordan, Margo Klass, Bruce Miller, Pat Reinhard
  • Potluck Soup and Bread organizers from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on race day: Byron Broda, Pat Reinhard, Ann and Bruce Jamieson, Molly McGrath, David Prusak, Eric Troyer, Tom Wickwire, Gerry Xavier
  • Race Day organizers: Kent Karns, Dan Johnson, Sam Lamont (below)
Race day Pooh Bahs

Photo by Robert Hannon

  • Awards ceremony Master of Ceremony: Bad Bob Baker
  • Awards ceremony entertainment: Eric Troyer and Sonot Kkaazoos (Carl Hemming, Frank Soos)
  • Late registration & bib pick-up on race day from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at Doyon: Frank Soos, Eric Buetow, Margaret Brophy, Dermot Cole, Rebecca Heaton, Margo Klass                                                   
  • Course chief: Bob Baker     
  • Course set-up (km markers): Bad Bob Baker
  • Start/finish set-up: Bad Bob Baker, Chris Puchner
  • Start/finish take-down: Chris Puchner, Dan Johnson, Eric Buetow, Sam Lamont, Kent Karns 
  • Finish line feed station: Rick Solie, Kent Karns
  • Timing: Anna Sorensen, Maggie Billington, Eric Buetow, Tracie Curry, Rebecca Heaton, Ann Jamieson, Denise Jerome, Dan Johnson, Sam Lamont, Margaret Mannix, Peg Schaffhauser 
Timers sm
Anna Sorensen and timing crew--Photo by Sam Lamont
  • Road and Alpine Hill crossing monitors: Robert Hannon, Bill Chedister, Eric Troyer, and Fort Wainwright volunteers (Juneil Kim, Dylan Newingham, Austin Reagen, Trei Rack, Alexander McConnell, Spencer Fox, Preston Hemming, Jose Castillo, Nikolas Frost, Joshua Tapia, Adam Stacy, Jacob Selman, Jesse Parks, Caleb Alley, Kayla Alley, Justin Altenbern, Christian Lopez)
FWW crew at Ski Road
Fort Wainwright traffic control at Ski Road–Photo by Eric Troyer
  • Course sweepers: Bad Bob Baker on the Chena River, Ken Coe at Birch Hill

2017 Sonot Kkaazoot Race Committe

  • Sponsor contact: Aelin Allegood
  • Military contact: Robert Hannon
  • Grooming: Tom Helmers, Bad Bob Baker, Jeff Skeels, Ken Coe, Bill Husby
  • Snow enhancement under bridges: Byron Broda, Dermot Cole, Donovan Granger, Frank Soos
  • Online registration: Rebecca Heaton
  • Participant Safety: Jed Reagle and Nancy Hanneman
  • Publicity: Eric Troyer, Robert Hannon
  • Aid Stations: Chris Puchner with Lathrop HS Booster Club (Birch Hill stadium) Chelsi Espinosa, Carolyn Hanneman, Keith Hanneman, Andrew Hanneman, Tjarn Bross, Kristan Kelly, Tim Mowry, Logan Mowry, Nate Sanches, Peggy Dargan, Donovan Granger, Chandler Wappett, Courtney Wappett; West Valley Booster Club (Chena River at Trainor Gate) Lynn Mayo; Amy, Mallory, Maggie, Jenna, Zoe, Everette, Yukina, Jacob, Hanna, Kendall, Kristin, Lisa, Lynn, and Cathy; Tanana and Randy Smith MS Booster Clubs (White Bear/Sonot Connector) Carrie Dershin, David Bredlie, Colin Bredlie, Dusty Langley, Dwight Langley, Hazel Langley, Olga Napolilli, Darci Scherzer, Paula Hicks, Wesley Hicks, Denali Lovely, Ellie Lovely
  • Awards: Mike Schmoker, Bernardo Hernandez
  • Bib Pick-up from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 24 at Doyon Ltd: Frank Soos, Maria Berger, Margaret Brophy, Monte Jordan, Bruce Miller
  • Potluck Soup and Bread organizers from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on race day: Byron Broda, Owen Hanley; Dermot Cole and others helped with clean-up
  • Race Day organizer: Dan Johnson
  • Awards ceremony Master of Ceremony: Bad Bob Baker
  • Late registration & bib pick-up on race day from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at Doyon: Frank Soos, Sharon Baker, Margaret Brophy, Margo Klass, Monte Jordan
  • Course chief: Bob  Baker
  • Course set-up (km markers): Bad Bob Baker
  • Start/finish set-up: Bad Bob Baker, Chris Puchner
  • Start/finish take-down: Chris Puchner, Dan Johnson, Margaret Brophy, Dermot Cole
  • Finish line feed station: Rick Solie
  • Timing: Anna Sorensen, Maggie Billington, Tracie Curry, Rebecca Heaton, Ann Jamieson, Denise Jerome, Dan Johnson, Nick Lovett, Margaret Mannix , Seiji Takagi, Conner Truskowski 
  • Zipper pull distribution at finish: Rachel Schmoker, Debbie Carter 
  • Road and Alpine Hill crossing monitors: Robert Hannon, Dan Bross, Eric Buetow, Bernadette Burzynska, Max Donaldson, Nicky Eiseman, Brenda Elmer, Bernardo Hernandez, Janet Jorgenson, Tracie Pendergrast, Julie Rafferty, Dan Serventi, Eric Troyer, Walt Weese
  • Course sweepers: Ken Coe and Bad Bob Baker

2016 Sonot Kkaazoot Race Committee

  • Sponsor contact: Don Pendergrast, Kent Karns
  • Military contact: Robert Hannon
  • Grooming: Tom Helmers, Bad Bob Baker, Jeff Skeels, Ken Coe, Bill Husby
  • Participant Safety: Fairbanks Nordic Ski Patrol (Nancy Hanneman with Jim Cerney, Philippe Clerc, Susan Delisa, Jon Denton, Larry Freeman, Donna Gardino, Laura Jacobs, Tohru Saito, Ed Workman); Birch Hill Ski Patrol (Jed Reagle assisted by Landon Erickson and Ivana Lenahan)
  • Publicity: Eric Troyer
  • Aid Stations: Chris Puchner with local middle and high school skiers and their booster clubs
  • Awards: Mike Schmoker, Bernardo Hernandez
  • Bib Pick-up from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 24 at Doyon Ltd: Frank Soos, Maria Berger, Margaret Brophy, Chris Hemming, Monte Jordan, Bruce Miller
  • Potluck Soup and Bread organizers from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on race day: Byron Broda, Chris Broda, Owen Hanley
  • Race Day organizer: Kent Karns
  • Awards ceremony Master of Ceremony: Bad Bob Baker
  • Late registration & bib pick-up on race day from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at Doyon: Frank Soos, Jill Enterkin, Chris Hemming, Margo Klass, Monte Jordan
  • Course chief: Bad Bob Baker with major assist on race day by Kent Karns and Julie Hnilicka
  • Course set-up (km markers): Ken Coe and Bob Baker
  • Start/finish set-up: Chris Puchner, Kent Karns
  • Finish line feed station: Rick Solie, Dan Johnson
  • Timing: Anna Sorensen, Nicole Bathe, Tracie Curry, Michael Fehrenbach, Susie Frei,  Krista Holbrook, Ann Jamieson, Denise Jerome, Tracie Pendergrast, Frank Soos
  • Road and Alpine Hill crossing monitors: Robert Hannon, Bill Chedister,  Isaac Lammers, Sarissa Lammers, Kate Millburg, Vince Meurlott, Mike Reinhard, Eric Troyer, Walt Weese, 
  • Course sweepers: Ken Coe, Kent Karns

2015 Sonot Kkaazoot Race Committee 

  • Sponsor contact: Don Pendergrast
  • Military contact: Robert Hannon
  • Grooming: Tom Helmers, Bad Bob Baker, Jeff Skeels, Ken Coe, Bill Husby
  • Snow enhancement under bridges: Bill Husby with Dermot Cole, Steve Smith, Bill Chedister, Bruce Jamieson, Chris Puchner, Owen Hanley, Mike Ruckhaus, Steve Clautice, Caleb Richardson, Mike Kramer, and Donovan Granger.
  • Publicity: Eric Troyer
  • Aid Stations: Chris Puchner with local middle and high school skiers and their booster clubs
  • Awards: Mike Schmoker, Bernardo Hernandez
  • Bib Pick-up from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 26 at Doyon Ltd: Frank Soos, Margaret Brophy, Ann Jamieson, Denise Jerome, Monte Jordan, Bruce Miller, Pat Reinhard
  • Potluck Soup and Bread organizers from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on race day: Byron Broda, Chris Broda, Steve Clautice, Owen Hanley, Hana Johnson
  • Race Day organizer: Chris Puchner, Kent Karns
  • Awards ceremony clean-up: Debbie Carter, Dermot Cole, Karl Hanneman, Eric Troyer
  • Late registration & bib pick-up on race day from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at Doyon: Frank Soos, Ann Jamieson, Denise Jerome, Chris Hemming, Monte Jordan, Margo Klass
  • Course chief: Bad Bob Baker
  • Course set-up (km markers): Baddest Bob Baker
  • Start/finish set-up: Chris Puchner, Kent Karns
  • Finish line feed station: Rick Solie, Jill Winford
  • Timing: Anna Sorensen, Tracie Curry, Susie Frei, Bernardo Hernandez, Ann Jamieson, Margaret Mannix
  • Road and Alpine Hill crossing monitors: Byron Broda, Chris Broda, Eric Buetow, Bill Chedister,Julie Rafferty, Pat Reinhard, Walt Weese, and Students Offering Leadership Development from UAF (James Gilchrest, Dorian Granger, Pat Lassell, Kenzie Holbrook, Chris Hock, Christina Tachick)
  • Course sweepers: Tom Helmers and Bob Baker

2014 Sonot Kkaazoot Race Committee 

  • Sponsor contact: Don Pendergrast
  • Military contact: Robert Hannon
  • Grooming: Tom Helmers, Bad Bob Baker, Ken Coe, Bill Husby
  • Trail Snow Enhancement: Bill Husby, Donovan Granger, Owen Hanley, Carol Kleckner, Chris Puchner, and Mike Schmoker
  • Publicity: Robert Hannon
  • Aid Stations: Chris Puchner (assisted by Rick Solie and Sara Karl) and local middle and high school skiers and their booster clubs
  • Awards: Mike Schmoker and Bernardo Hernandez
  • Bib redesign: Frank Soos and Margo Klass
  • Bib Pick-up from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 27 at Doyon Ltd: Frank Soos assisted by Bryon Broda, Margaret Brophy, Owen Hanley, Chris Hemming, Edie Husby, Monte Jordan, Kristen Kelly, Margo Klass, and Pat Reinhard
  • Potluck Soup and Bread organizers from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on race day: Bryon Broda, Jennifer and Terry Schmidt, Debbie Carter.
  • Race Day organizer: Kent Karns
  • Late registration & bib pick-up on race day from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at Doyon: Frank Soos assisted by Bernardo Hernandez, Julie Hnilicka, Monte Jordan, Margo Klass, Martie Lamont, and Julie Rafferty.
  • Course signs construction and repair: Sam Lamont, Eli Lyke
  • Course set-up (km markers): Bad Bob Baker
  • Start/finish set-up: Kent Karns, Chris Puchner, Dan Johnson
  • Timing: Carol Haas and Anna Sorensen, head timers assisted by: Bernardo Hernandez, Julie Hnilcka, Ann Jamieson, Denise Jerome, Kent Karns, Margaret Mannix ; Erica Betts (12:30 to 3:30 p.m.); Alice Stickney (1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
  • Road and Alpine Hill crossing monitors: Sam Lamont assisted by Peg Bowers, Eric Buetow, Dermot Cole, Christina Davis, Catherine Egan, Larry Hall, Dan Johnson, Mary Meier, Julie Rafferty, Anna Ramsburgh, Joan Roth, Jennifer Schmidt, Peggy Sullivan, Walt Weese 
  • Course sweeper: Daniel Baker

 2013 Sonot Kkaazoot Race Committee

  • Sponsor contact: Don Pendergrast
  • Military contact: Robert Hannon and Bad Bob Baker
  • Grooming: Tom Helmers, Bill Husby, Russell Lizotte, Ken Coe, Jeff Skeels, Andy Blossy, Bad Bob Baker,
  • Publicity: Dermot Cole and Robert Hannon
  • Aid Stations: Bob Wilkinson assisted by Chris Puchner and local middle and high school skiers and their booster clubs
  • Awards: Mike Schmoker (assisted by Bernardo Hernandez)
  • Bib Pick-up: Frank Soos assisted by Donna Hawkins (early set-up & distribution), Margaret Brophy, Gail Davidson, Owen Hanley, Dan Johnson, Bruce and Janna Miller, Tracie Pendergrast, Pat Reinhard
  • Potluck Soup and Bread organizers: Nancy and Karl Hanneman, Jennifer and Terry Schmidt
  • Race Day organizer: Kent Karns (race starter and go-to person on race day) assisted by Bryan Pepper
  • Late registration & bib pick-up on race day from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at Doyon: Frank Soos, Margo Klass, Monte Jordan, Chris Hemming, Tracie Pendergrast
  • Course set-up (km markers and start-finish): Daniel and Bad Bob Baker
  • Timing: Carol Haas assisted by Erica Carroll, Susie Carson, Rhonda Gilbertson, Ann Hanley, Bernardo Hernandez, Kent Karns, Tracie Pendergrast, Alice Stickney
  • Road and Alpine Hill crossing monitors: Sam Lamont assisted by Sam Friedman, Jeannette Gorda, Katie Harrison, Mike Mathers, Tanya and Mike Maynard, Kate Millburg, Bobbie Redinius, Jennifer Schmidt, Karla Taylor-Welsh, Walt Weese.
 

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  7. I’d sure like to give back by volunteering this year. I’ve no particular skills except for enthusiasm for our sport and the race.

    • Thank you for volunteering. Right now, our greatest need is for our timing crew. However, we still need Fort Wainwright road crossing monitors. Please let me know where you’d prefer to help.

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