Dog Powered Sports Association of the Yukon

Five mushers braved the cold weather to participate in Sunday’s Cadence Cycle’s Twister Race at the Lorne Mountain Community Centre. The trail was set around the McConnell Lake loop, which none of the mushers had done before, making for a new and exciting race for all of them. It was a unique sight at the finish line when all five teams rolled in one after another like a big train of dogs. The furry Siberians had a blast, they thrived in -30 with impressive running times! Isaac and Erin came all the way from Dezadeash Lake to participate in their first race. Both of them placed first in their categories! The Recreational Class had two participants doing a 6 km out and back loop which turned around on itself just before headed into the bushy trails. A short and sweet run with 4 dogs, made for lots of fun! Thanks Colin Morrison for marking the trail and to Mike Simon for time keeping. A huge thank you to Dean and Cadence Cycle for being our Race-Day Sponsor.

Results:

10 Mile sled

1. Isaac Deuling 0:44:57

2. Cindy Hawkins 0:46:44

3. Jonathan Alsberghe 0:49:10

4. Marvin Bellin 0:50:22

5. Aaron Nicholson 0:51:00

6 km –Recreational

Erin Stevens 0:17:00

Tiffany McLean 0:27:00

For some photos see our FB page! Our next event will be the mid-distance race The Granger Grind, Feb 24/25th. In the meantime enjoy following the Yukon Quest and participate/check out in the Babe Southwick Memorial Race on Feb 10/11th organized by YDMA.

-DPSAY