VOLUNTEER WITH US!
Flash Foxy MINI FEST • presented by arc’teryx
Gunks, NY • October 2-4, 2026
IMPORTANT DATES
August 7
Volunteers Accepted
Waitlist Notified
August 15
Accept/Decline Position
Waitlist Positions Offered
October 2-4
2026 Flash Foxy Mini-Fest
Red River Gorge, KY
TBH this is a MINI festival, it’s smaller than our flagship event so we will only be accepting a few (like 10) volunteers. We hope you’ll consider purchasing a festival pass. Thank your support + understanding <3
Volunteer Details + Expectations
As a volunteer, you'll get:
A FREE 3-Day Festival Pass
A cool swag bag filled with goodies from our amazing sponsors.
Exclusive BONUS swag from our sponsors too!
Volunteering comes with some responsibilities too:
You'll need to attend an online volunteer orientation before the festival
Attend the Friday morning volunteer meeting at AAC Gunks Campground.
And work (3) 4-hour shifts during the festival.
Expectations of Volunteers:
Excited about volunteering with us? We're thrilled! Without our incredible volunteers, this fest wouldn't be possible. We're looking for volunteers who bring their A-game, just like they would when tackling their dream route. Here's what we're all about; clear communication, punctuality (arrive ready to rock – pun intended), taking initiative, owning your tasks, and flexibility. Think you've got what it takes?
Unfortunately, we cannot accept all volunteer applicants. To guarantee festival admission please purchase a ticket. If you purchase a Festival Pass and are accepted as a volunteer we will gladly refund your full ticket price!
Questions? Email events@flashfoxy.com
Venues
+ Accessibility
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Google Maps: Samuel F. Pryor Shawangunks Campground
About the Venue: Samuel F. Pryor Shawangunks Campground (aka AAC Gunks Campground) will be our venue for morning programming throughout the weekend including: Friday Climber Coffee; Saturday Breakfast, Foxy Fair, & Workshops; and Sunday Breakfast, Workshop, & Stewardship Send-off. Programming will take place at the pavilion, campfire area, parking lot, and adjacent grassy field. The pavilion and parking lot are flat paved surfaces. The campfire area has a flat gravel surface. The grassy field has hilly and uneven terrain. Wheelchair accessible bathrooms are available.
Parking & Directions: The Campground is located on NY-299 approximate 0.5 miles from the intersection with US-44, or approximately 5.5 miles from Rock and Snow in New Paltz. Accessible parking is available. Please carpool whenever possible and read all posted signage regarding reserved parking for specific campsites.
Campground Website: American Alpine Club
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Google Maps: Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center
About the Venue: The Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center Terrace will be the venue for our Friday Opening Party and Saturday afternoon/evening programming. The Visitor Center Terrace is a covered outdoor space and is wheelchair accessible space. Wheelchair accessible bathrooms are available.
Parking & Directions: The Visitor Center is located on US-44 approximately 1.2 miles from the AAC Gunks Campground. When exiting the campground, you’ll take a left onto NY-299 and then a right on US-44 at the intersection. There is a large parking lot with accessible parking available. It is also possible to walk up a trail to the Visitor Center from the Campground!
Venue Website: Mohonk Preserve
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Google Maps: Rock and Snow Annex
About the Venue: The Rock and Snow Annex will be our venue for the Sunday evening community slideshow presentation. The Annex is an indoor venue with accessible bathrooms available.
Parking & Directions: The Rock and Snow Annex is the large building between the Rock and Snow parking lot and Snug Harbor bar on Main Street in New Paltz. From the AAC Gunks Campground, take a right and drive approximately 5.5 miles into New Paltz. Rock and Snow will be on the right hand side before the traffic light. Accessible parking is available in the Rock and Snow parking lot. Street parking is also available.
Venue Website: Rock and Snow
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All primary festival activities will be held at wheelchair accessible venues and will have accessible bathrooms.
ASL interpreters can be coordinated upon request. Please email events@flashfoxy.com to discuss your needs.
Approaches differ by climbing area. Details about approaches can be found on our website, or can be found on Mountain Project.
Have an accessibility concern? Reach out to events@flashfoxy.com and we’ll see how we can help!
We are always working to make Flash Foxy events more inclusive and welcoming spaces, please let us know what we can do to make our event more accessible for you. Unfortunately, we are not always able to arrange accommodations, but we will do our best and will provide honest answers about the our event spaces, staff capabilities and the activities that take place at our festivals. Thank you for learning and growing with us!