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There is a mandatory musher meeting at 10:45 a.m. The first team starts Saturday at noon. Forty three mushers have officially signed up. There is a 12 dog maximum, 8 dog minimum, no substitutions. Most aspects of the race will follow "Iditarod Rules" (see Race Rules). Prizes will also be given for veterinary care and sportsmanship.
The race trail (see map) will leave from Sheep Mountain Lodge and run past Gunsight Mountain via the old Glenn Highway and Gunsight saddle trail, turn left on Squaw Creek, right on Caribou Creek, right on Alfred Creek, right on Belanger Pass, and then left across the Start-Up Lakes to Eureka Lodge. After the first Eureka five hour layover the trail will run northeast across Eureka Lake, beside the Glenn Highway, left at the Inner Loop Trail, right on the Old Man Creek Trail, left to the Old Nelchina Town site, right to the Little Nelchina River, right on the John Lake/Lake Louise Trail, right along the Glenn Highway, southwest across Eureka Lake and return to Eureka. The first and last two miles in/out of Eureka will be along the same trail (two-way). After the second mandatory five hour layover the trail will follow the first leg between Sheep Mountain Lodge and Eureka Lodge, but in reverse direction.
Changes to any or all of this route are possible due to seasonal trail conditions and dog team safety concerns. The goal of this race is to provide mushers with a well-marked, safe course for early season.
The goal of this race is to provide mushers with a well-marked, safe course for early season.
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Purse: (assuming full race field)
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1st: $1750 and a new 2006 ERS Mid-Distance GATT Sled, donated by Hans Gatt.
2nd: $1250
3rd: $750
4th: $250
5th: $150
Prizes will also be given for veterinary care and sportsmanship.
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Route:
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The race starts and finishes at Sheep Mountain Lodge. There will be three legs of approximately 50 miles with two mandatory layovers of five hours separating them. Both of the five-hour layovers will be at Eureka Lodge. The first and last 50 miles will be the same trail between Sheep Mountain Lodge and Eureka lodge but run in the opposite direction. The middle 50 miles will be a loop that starts and finishes at Eureka.The anticipated race trail will leave from Sheep Mountain Lodge and run past Gunsight Mountain via the old Glenn Highway and Gunsight saddle trail, turn left on Squaw Creek, right on Caribou Creek, right on Alfred Creek, right on Belanger Pass, and then left across the Start-Up Lakes to Eureka Lodge. After the first Eureka five hour layover the trail will run northeast across Eureka Lake, beside the Glenn Highway, left at the Inner Loop Trail, right on the Old Man Creek Trail, left to the Old Nelchina Town site, right to the Little Nelchina River, right on the John Lake/Lake Louise Trail, right along the Glenn Highway, southwest across Eureka Lake and return to Eureka. The first and last two miles in/out of Eureka will be along the same trail (two-way). After the second mandatory five hour layover the trail will follow the first leg between Sheep Mountain Lodge and Eureka Lodge, but in reverse direction. Changes to any or all of this route are possible due to seasonal trail conditions and dog team safety concerns. |
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The goal of this race is to provide mushers with a well-marked, safe course for early season distance training and competition. Good sportsmanship and ethical behavior is expected of all participants.
Please note: Parking at Sheep Mountain Lodge is very limited. Please carpool if possible. |
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Contacts: |
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Race director:
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Zack Steer
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Telephone:
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1-877-645-5121 Fax: (907) 745-5120
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Web:
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www.sheepmountain.com
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Email:
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Mail:
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SML
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17701 West Glenn Hwy
Sutton, AK 99674
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| Eureka Lodge Telephone: |
(907) 822-3808
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| Follow the race here on Dogsled.com |
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