The next race in the Virtual Race Series will be a bit longer than the first races, giving dogs that have more endurance than speed some time to shine. This race will start and end at the same location as the first race at Creamer’s Field. Follow the green arrows and signs for a total of 6 miles. Complete the course anytime between 2/15/21 and 2/21/21.

Step 1: If you haven’t already signed up for the series by purchasing a membership and 2021 Virtual race fees head to the ASPA Store to purchase both (if you have already paid for a membership and race fees you do not need to purchase these again for the remainder of the series.)

Step 2: Once you have paid, complete the pre-race waiver PRIOR to racing.

Step 3: Race the course as many times as you like.

Step 4: After you complete the course submit your results prior to 11:59pm on 2/21/21.

Step 5: Share with friends and family who might be interested!

Good luck and happy trails!
~ASPA Board

The virtual race series continues onto its first new course: Ski Boot Hill! This course is fast but with the snow and slightly lower temps can still be exciting for new skijorers as well as provide some thrill for the seasoned racers in the group. This race will begin on 2/1/2021 and run through 2/5/2021.

Step 1: If you haven’t already signed up for the series by purchasing a membership and 2021 Virtual race fees head to the ASPA store to purchase both (if you have already paid for a membership and race fees you do not need to purchase these again for the remainder of the series.)

Step 2: Once you have paid complete the pre-race waiver PRIOR to racing.

Step 3: Race the course as many times as you would like.

Step 4: After you complete the course submit your results prior to 11:59pm on 2/7/21.

Parking is located at the top of Ski Boot Hill by the radio towers. The course will be marked with orange spray paint: “S” to start, arrows for the right branch at the Goldstream Connector sign, “Turn” at the turn around at the top of the hill where there are posts in front of the road, and “F” for finish, for a round trip distance of 2.5 miles. See the map images below for additional instructions as this course does feature some elevation changes.

Have fun and stay warm!

~ASPA board

Welcome, all, to the first of the Alaska Skijoring and Pulk Association’s virtual race series!  The first race is lined up for Creamer’s Field from 1/22/21 to 1/31/2021 and promises to be fast (and fun).  To sign up for the series please head to the Alaska Skijoring and Pulk Association Store and purchase both a membership and race entry fees. (Both are required to qualify for placement and participation prizes: race entry fees allow entry into the entire series and only needs to be purchased once.)

Once you’ve submitted fees head to the entry form to complete your entry PRIOR to racing.  After you have completed the course (as many times as you would like) submit your results at the results form prior to 11:59pm on 1/31/2021.

Compete for series points to win top prizes in the 1 and 2 dog classes for both male and female or come out and participate for 1 entry (per race) into the end of the season drawing.  See the attached flyer and course map to look over prior to racing (click on either for the full-size version). 

Happy trails and look forward to the announcement of our next race on the all new course: Ski Boot Hill!

~ASPA

OK guys, it is cold! But we have a compromise. The trails are marked. Jason says we can have access to the trails. Let’s do this – NO RACE. BUT – if you would like to skijor the trail, please come to the ski hut between 10:30 and 11:30. Pay Kathleen $10. Get a bib so other trail users know you are out there legitimately. Ski the race route that I marked to your heart’s content (we will not have the extravagant pin flags blocking the other trails, but stay on the marked course with the arrows.) Start at the usual start line on the powerline below the ski hut. Get as cold as you want. Be OFF the trail by 12:15. Turn in your bib. If you are an amazing human being, stick around and help clean up the poop on the trail and pick up the course markers at 12:30. Sound like a plan?

The annual ASPA skijor race on the UAF West Ridge trails will take place on Sunday, February 16 at 11:00AM. This is a very rare opportunity to skijor on some of the best maintained ski trails in Fairbanks.

This year we will again be offering a “No Whiz” option which is a slightly gentler and shorter course that omits the somewhat daunting Big Whizzy.

Race distances are one mile, a hair over 3 miles (“No Whiz”,) 4.5 miles or 9 miles. Racers can compete in a one, two or three dog class.  As always, beginners are welcome and encouraged to participate!  Check out the course description. (click on “course description” for the link.)

Registration: 10-10:30AM in the Ski Hut next to the IARC building. Race meeting will be at 10:40AM. Race starts at 11:00AM. No dogs in or around the Ski Hut, please. Stage your teams and park in the lot behind IARC.

Race Fees: $10 if you pre-register by 5:00PM Friday, February 15, $15 on race day. To pre-register, email Kathleen Boyle, kmboyle1720@gmail.com. Half of the entry fees will be donated to the UAF trails club.

If the temperature at the Fairbanks airport is below -15 at 9:00 on race day, the race will be canceled. Please check the club Facebook page or website, www.alaskaskijoring.org for any last minute details.

As always, we need people to help with the race! If you would be willing to time, handle, or help with registration, please let Sara, stabbert@hotmail.com or Kathleen, kmboyle1720@gmail.com know. Our ability to make this race go smoothly depends on having at least two volunteer timers and two dedicated start line handlers. (Not including Sara and Kathleen!)

Please be sure to clean up after your animals so we can continue using this venue in the future. And remember, NO DOGS ON THE UAF TRAILS IN THE WINTER!!

See you all on February 16th!

Thank you!