The Winnipeg River Quest is a massive 325-kilometer wilderness undertaking. While our racers test their endurance on the water, our success as an event relies entirely on our land crew. Whether you want to help out at a hydroelectric dam portage, assist with pre-race organization, or step up as a support crew member for an international paddler traveling from abroad, we need you on our team!

How You Can Help

  • Support Crew: Are you a local outdoorsperson or paddler looking to experience the race from the inside? Many international racers travel from abroad without a ground crew and need dedicated local support for vehicle shuttles, nutrition, and gear management at checkpoints.
  • Checkpoints and Portages: Manage checkpoints and portages along the race route, providing support to paddlers and their crews as they pass through.
  • General and Pre-Race Support: Help with racer check-in, equipment inspections, and logistics such as transporting equipment, setting up and dismantling race facilities.
  • Safety Crew: Work closely with race officials to ensure the safety of paddlers. This includes monitoring the race route, assisting paddlers in distress, and providing support as needed.
  • Medical Team: If you have medical training, consider joining the medical team to provide first aid and support to racers.

If you’re ready to join our team and support the Winnipeg River Quest, fill out the form, indicating your availability, role preferences, and any special skills or certifications you possess. Our volunteer coordinator will contact you with further details and confirm your role and shift schedule.

Name
How do you want to participate?
If you selected checkpoint/portage volunteer, what are your preferred checkpoint locations?
Do you have basic wilderness or standard first-aid skills (e.g., managing breathing, bleeding, fractures/breaks, burns, and climatic injuries like hypothermia or heat stroke)?