Dog Powered Sports Association of the Yukon

Hello Winter Lovers,

Our calendar shows our first Twister race for this Sunday, but looking at trail conditions (Thank you Adam for checking out trails!) and the lack of snow, we need to push back our first event another week. We hope we will get more snow by December 3rd, so we can have fun in a safe manner!

This is the plan for our Season Kick Off Event, but stay tuned in case we do not get the snow, we wish for:

When: Sunday, December 3rd, 2017, 10 am (12 pm for recreational class)

Where: Copper Haul Road trails
– Turn left off the Alaska Hwy (direction Porter Creek) past Fast Gas onto Fish Lake Road. Go up Fish Lake Rd for about 4 km, it’s on your left!

Categories:
10 miles:  6-8 dogs Sleds, 2-4 dogs Skijoring
Recreational 5 km: 2-4 dogs Sled, 1-2 dogs Skijoring, Fat Bikes, Kick sleds, Runners etc welcome!
Kids Dash – free and just for fun!! DPSAY will help with a dog and a sled, if you don’t have any. CHILDREN MUST WEAR A HELMET!!

About the Categories:
The longer distance (10 miles) category is the competitive race, where timing and placing applies. This category is recommended for experienced mushers/skiers and experienced dogs.

The shorter distance (3-5 miles) is the RECREATIONAL category. We will focus on a non-competitive approach. The focus is on trying a new sport with your dog (any breed!!), practicing, meeting new dog lovers and having fun without worrying about competitive dogs and mushers/skiers. (We keep track of times for your personal interest.)

Registration
10 am for the 10 mile category
Musher meeting at 10:30 am, Race Start shortly after

This is NEW: REGISTER at 12:00 pm, when you participate in the Recreational Class and Kids Dash.
Meeting at 12:15 pm, Race Start shortly after

Of course recreational participants are always welcome to come out earlier to socialize, watch, volunteer and cheer!!!

Costs:
$10 – for DPSAY Members, $15 –  for Non-Members per race
(Individual membership fees (annual): $15 – Adults, $10 – 18 years and under)

Temperature Cut-off: -30 Degrees Celsius (at the time of race start)

And if you still need a Christmas present bring extra cash for a colourful DPSAY T-Shirt! ($15/each)

Happy Trails!

DPSAY