It’s time to kick off the 2018/2019 Skijor season with a Fun Race and Pot Luck at the Dog Mushers this coming Saturday, December 15. Race will start at 11:00AM and the Pot Luck and Fall Meeting will follow.
Where: Dog Musher’s Hall, Farmer’s Loop
When: Saturday, December 15, race day registration 10:00-10:30, race meeting AT 10:30 to 10:45, first team out at 11:00
Who: You with your one, two, or three dog team
How far: 1.0, 1.5, 3.6 and 4.8 miles
How much: $10 for members, $15 for non-members, knock off five dollars if you pre-register!
Pre-register by emailing Kathleen Boyle at kmboyle1720@gmail.com BEFORE 10 PM Friday with your name, dog names, and distance you would like to race.
We need volunteers for handler and timer positions. Volunteers please email Kathleen or Nina Ruckhaus at noruckhaus@alaska.edu.
If it is colder than -15 at the airport at 9am the race will be canceled. Please check the hotline,907-45-SKIJOR (907-457-5456) if the temps are close. Hopefully the weather cooperates.
Come out for a fun time with your pup(s) and bring a dish to share after the race!