Fun Race #1
By Don Kiely, Race Director
It took several tries in the face of poor trail conditions and frigid temperatures, but we finally were able to have Fun Race #1 at Creamer’s Field. The forecast the day before called for highs in the 0 to 15 above range, but Fairbanks awoke this morning to temperatures in the low 30s, rising to almost 40 during the races. And a chilly wind, to boot. Egads! Nevertheless, we had a great turnout and everyone seems to have had a great time! We even had several first time skijor racers, all of whom crossed the finish line with a big smile.
A big thanks to the volunteers who made the race happen: Don Kiely, race director; Andy Warwick and Eleanor Wertz, timers; Matt Sprau, timing board and handler.
Alaska Skijor and Pulk Association | ||||
Fun Race #1 | ||||
Sunday, December 18, 2011 | ||||
Creamer’s Field | ||||
Bib # | Skijorer | Dogs | Time | Place |
3.6 miles, 3 dogs | ||||
1 | Sara Elzey | Dylan, Katrina, Daria | 11:34 | 1 |
3.6 miles, 2 dogs | ||||
10 | Greg Jurek | Che, Rib | 11:59 | 1 |
2 | Amanda Byrd | Clara Anya | 12:34 | 2 |
7 | Christina Turman | Sparky, Nickie | 13:00 | 3 |
9 | Emilie Entrikin | Licorice, Reka | 13:03 | 4 |
8 | Jake Turman | Frank, Miriam | 13:19 | 5 |
5 | Nina Ruckhaus | Rolo, Sasha | 14:56 | 6 |
4 | Erin Trochim | Itty, Tarsis | 15:44 | 7 |
3.6 miles, 1 dog | ||||
11 | Bruce Miller | Roy | 14:34 | 1 |
14 | Jesse Warwick | Joba | 15:46 | 2 |
13 | Gail Davidson | Cocoa | 20:14 | 3 |
3 | Kimberlee Beckmen | Iris | 21:18 | 4 |
12 | Mike Ruckhaus | Sam | 21:19 | 5 |
15 | Trish Gallagher | Aeden | 27:16 | 6 |
2.7 miles, 3 dogs | ||||
23 | Sara Elzey | Faero, Kate, Lucy | 10:51 | 1 |
— | Andy Warwick | Zip, Licorice, Boots | 11:48 | 2 |
2.7 miles, 2 dogs | ||||
6 | Dale Griffen | Zammie, Koho | 16:53 | 1 |
20 | Amanda Byrd | Jolene, Sabrina | 19:00 | 2 |
2.7 miles, 1 dog | ||||
16 | Sunnifa Deehr | Chipper | 12:53 | 1 |
1.4 miles, 1 dog | ||||
21 | Kimberlee Beckmen | Lily | 7:13 | 1 |
22 | Amanda Byrd | Rupert | 7:18 | 2 |
1/2 mile, 1 dog | ||||
17 | Paula Ruckhaus | Sasha | 2:13 | 1 |
19 | Mike Ruckhaus | Tracker | 3:40 | 2 |
18 | Petra Uotila | Helio | 10:00 | 3 |
Fun Race #2
By Sunnifa Deehr, Race Director
Twenty-five teams turned out for ASPA’s annual evening Fun Race #2 Wednesday night at Creamer’s Field. The trails were well groomed, the sun was shining and temperatures were warm. Sara Elzey and Kim Tinker ran the 3.6, 3-dog with times of 12:05 and 12:49 respectively. The 2-dog, 3.6 mile class was a tight race between 4 teams, but Michael Sheriff (Taiga and Clyde) nosed out the others with a time of 12:21. Bruce Miller and Roy trounced the competition in the 1-dog category running 3.6 miles in 13:21. Carol Kleckner, together with Jenny and Pixel, glided to victory in the 2.7 mile two-dog with a time of 9:53. The largest category was the 2.7 one-dog, won by Jim Herriges and Lena with a time of 12:14. The 1.4 1-dog and 2-dog were captured by Judith Levy and Sally (6:18), and Iris Sutton with puppies Enya and Lingon (5:17). Paula Ruckhaus with Sasha was the single half-mile entrant, running the upper field in 2:15.
A very big thank you to our tireless volunteers, Lisa Stuby, Sara Tabbert, Penny Parker, Chris Burrow, and Charles Deehr. All appreciated the special edible prizes provided by Tone Deehr.
Alaska Skijor and Pulk Association | ||||
Fun Race #2 | ||||
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 | ||||
Creamer’s Field | ||||
Bib # | Skijorer | Dogs | Time | Place |
3.6 mile, 3-dog | ||||
1 | Sara Elzey | Dylan, Daria, Kate | 12:05 | 1 |
2 | Kim Tinker | Ikuma, Toa, Gola | 12:49 | 2 |
3.6 mile, 2-dog | ||||
6 | Michael Sheriff | Taiga, Clyde | 12:21 | 1 |
7 | Jake Turman | Nicky, Sparky | 12:56 | 2 |
3 | Andy Warwick | Zip, Joba | 13:03 | 3 |
4 | Jamie Johnson | Kiska, Wrangle | 13:06 | 4 |
3.6 mile, 1-dog | ||||
10 | Bruce Miller | Roy | 13:42 | 1 |
9 | Nina Ruckhaus | Sasha | 14:46 | 2 |
8 | Janna Miller | Lilly | 16:14 | 3 |
Lisa Stuby | Killae | 33:00 | 4 | |
2.7 mile, 2-dog | ||||
11 | Carol Kleckner | Jenny, Pixel | 9:53 | 1 |
14 | Sunnifa Deehr | Simon, Clyde | 10:09 | 2 |
13 | Sara Elzey | Katrina, Avril | 10:43 | 3 |
5 | Judith Levy | Sally, Boss | 11:34 | 4 |
15 | Jim Herriges | Ole, Lilly | 12:17 | 5 |
12 | Erin Atwood | Coho, Suka | 20:29 | 6 |
2.7 mile, 1-dog | ||||
15 | Jim Herriges | Lena | 12:14 | 1 |
21 | Mara Bacsujlaky | Tansy | 12:39 | 2 |
19 | Liz Kan | Black Bart | 14:03 | 3 |
20 | Rebecca Gilbert | Sharlee | 14:33 | 4 |
17 | Don Atwood | Harley | 15:13 | 5 |
16 | Kathleen Boyle | Tipi | 16:10 | 6 |
18 | Suzanne Burke | Pepper | 16:42 | 7 |
1.4 mile, 1-dog | ||||
24 | Judith Levy | Sally | 6:18 | 1 |
25 | Michael Sherriff | Taiga | 6:42 | 2 |
23 | Jim Altherr | Sopie | 11:37 | 3 |
1.4 mile, 2-dog | ||||
26 | Iris Sutton | Enya, Lingon | 5:17 | 1 |
.5 mile, 1-dog | ||||
22 | Paula Ruckhaus | Sasha | 2:15 | 1 |
Fun Race #3 and Season Finale BBQ
By Andy Warwick, Race Director
Under clear skies, thirty-four teams participated in the Alaska Skijor and Pulk Association’s final race of the 2011-2012 season at the Alaska Dog Mushers Association trails on farmers Loop. Some of the skijorers had participated in the Saturday’s 50k Sonot Kaazoot, but showed no signs of wear. In the competitive 4 mile, one dog event, Jesse Warwick bested Bruce Miller by only four seconds. In the next largest field of race competitors, the 4 mile two dog race, Jamie Johnson edged out Emile Entrikin by fifteen seconds. Other class winners were Gail Davidson in the 6.2 mile one dog , Sara Tabbert in the 6.2 mile two dog, Greg Jurek in the 4 mile three dog, Sara Elzey in the 2 mile two dog and Kimberlee Beckmen in the 1 mile one dog event.
You can find a gallery of Bud Marschner’s photos of the races and BBQ here.
Alaska Skijor and Pulk Association | ||||
2012 Final Race of Season | ||||
Sunday, March 25, 2012 | ||||
ADMA Mushing Trails | ||||
Bib # | Skijorer | Dogs | Time | Place |
8 mile, two dog | ||||
Judith Levy | Sally & Boss | 36:08 | 1 | |
8 mile, one dog | ||||
Janna Miller | Lilly | 48:30 | 1 | |
6.2 mile, three dog | ||||
Sara Elzey | Dylan, Daria, Kate | 21:45 | 1 | |
6.2 mile, two dogs | ||||
Sara Tabbert | Pete, Rothko | 25:18 | 1 | |
Erin Trochim | Itty, Tarsis | 27:41 | 2 | |
6.2 mile, one dog | ||||
Gail Davidson | Cocoa | 35:29 | 1 | |
Lisa Stuby | Killae | 53:14 | 2 | |
4 mile, three dog | ||||
Greg Jurek | Che, Rib, Jet | 12:40 | 1 | |
Jake Turman | Vicky, Sparky, Miriam | 13:44 | 2 | |
Sara Elzey | Katrina, Lucy, Lira | 13:45 | 3 | |
4 mile, two dog | ||||
Jamie Johnson | Wrangle, Kriska | 13:54 | 1 | |
Emilie Entrikin | Licorice, Rika | 14:09 | 2 | |
Jim Herriges | Lily, Ole | 15:52 | 3 | |
Carol Kleckner | Shaman, Jenny | 16:04 | 4 | |
Lisa Allen | Piper. Indy | 16:10 | 5 | |
Iris Sutton | Enga, Grizley | 17:24 | 6 | |
4 mile, one dog | ||||
Jesse Warwick | Joba | 15:44 | 1 | |
Bruce Miller | Roy | 15:48 | 2 | |
Nina Ruckhaus | Sasha | 17:39 | 3 | |
Mara Barsujlaky | Tansy | 18:14 | 4 | |
Kimberlee Beckmen | Iris | 18:55 | 5 | |
Brandon McGrath-Bernhard | Dora | 20:23 | 6 | |
Ted Wu | Ty | 20:54 | 7 | |
Kathleen Boyle | Tipi | 24:09 | 8 | |
Trish Gallagher | Aedan | 24:21 | 9 | |
Liz Kane | Black Bart | 25:17 | 10 | |
Elisabeth Padilla | Fox | 25:28 | 11 | |
2 mile two dog | ||||
Sara Elzey | Taz, Avril | 6:47 | 1 | |
Iris Sutton | Pluto, Cranberry | 7:38 | 2 | |
2 mile, one dog | ||||
Jamie Marschner | Bree | 11:09 | 1 | |
1 mile, two dogs | ||||
Lisa Allen | Pinyon, Senna | 5:58 | 1 | |
1 mile, one dog | ||||
Kimberlee Beckmen | Gemma | 4:33 | 1 | |
Sara Elzey | Ayla | 5:55 | 2 | |
Mike Ruckhaus | Tracker | 7:54 | 3 | |
Jamie Marschner | Kazan | 9:13 | 4 | |
Volunteers | ||||
Andy Warwick – Race Director | ||||
Pat DeRuyter – Starter and Registration | ||||
Lisa Stuby – Registration | ||||
Don Kiely – Timing | ||||
Paula Ruckhause – Dog handling | ||||
Penny Parker – Dog handling |
LeMans Start, Top Five Finishers
(One dog only, no ski poles, mass start)
1. Nina Ruckhaus
2. Jamie Johnson
3. Bruce Miller
4. Jesse Warwick
5. Jim Herriges