Women in Fire, 24 Hours of Sunlight

Kelly Homstad has organized a team of three female wildland firefighters who will compete in a 24 hour endurance race, "24 Hours of Sunlight". It will include hiking and skiing or snowshoeing up and down a mountain for the entire 24 hour period. It will take place at Sunlight Mountain Resort near Glenwood Springs Colorado February 23-24, 2008. They are looking for sponsors to subsidize some of the costs faced by their team members including the registration fee ($125 per racer), and also food, water and incidental expenses on race day.

Here is How Kelly describes the team:

"We are three gals with a passion for fire! I'm a Fire and Fuels Specialist, in Montrose, Colorado. I've been in fire for 5 years. The team captain, Faith Gall, is an Engine Foreman in Rifle, Colorado, going on 11 years in fire. Last, but definitely not least, is Jenna Beckerman, who is on the Craig Hotshots, in Craig, Colorado. Jenna has been in fire for 4 years. We believe this race will be a fun and challenging way to stay fit for next fire season."

You can contact Kelly at karky_20@yahoo.com