Gale Force - Friday, 20th, 2025
Gale Force
On July 13th, 2023, 19 year old wildfire fighter Devyn Gale lost her life while responding to a fire near Revelstoke, British Columbia. She was part of the BC Wildfire Service, and was strong, committed, and deeply respected by her peers. She was also a nursing student and a fellow CrossFitter.
Devyn had a background in gymnastics, a natural work ethic, and a calm presence that made her an anchor in high pressure moments. She didn’t just choose a tough job, she lived a life of service.
Since her passing we have honoured her each year by doing the workout Gale Force, a Hero workout created in her memory.
GALE FORCE
AMRAP in 30 minutes:
20 Box Step Ups with a weighted backpack (24/20", 50/35 lb)
23 Burpees Over Backpack
19 Air Squats
When the 30 minute clock ends, we will come together as a group to do one final set of 19 Air Squats, one squat to honour each of the years she lived.
Bring a backpack if you plan to attend on Saturday. Pre loaded with books is the best way to weight the bag.
This not only represents the weight she carried: the gear, the training, the responsibility. But Devyn could often be found using a weighted backpack for workouts full of her nursing text books.
The numbers are intentional:
20 for the year she joined the BC Wildfire Service. (2020)
23 for the year we lost her. (2023)
19 for her age.
This isn’t about the number of rounds you do, but about showing up to honour a young fellow Canadian CrossFitter and fire service member. We will push through and do it together, just like Devyn would have.
We don’t often give you the workout for Saturday ahead of time. But we want you to know to bring a backpack weighted with books.
Friday, June 20th, 2025
Focus:
Bench Press
5 - 5 - 5 - 5
WOD:
4 Rounds not for time
5 Bench Press
200m Run
5 Strict HSPU
Work in groups not for time. The score will be the weight on bench press.
Check back each night at 8pm for the next days WOD .
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