28 Feb
There has been some question about the trail for the Chatanika Challenge. It was decided at last night’s meeting (27 February) that we’ll be using the trail as it was last year and the year before. Briefly, 100 miles to the first checkpoint at Pleasant Valley Store, with a dog drop at 50 miles; 50 miles out to Angel Creek Lodge and 50 miles back to PVS.More detailed: 50 miles to the dog drop at the trailhead near the school; cross the road at 18 mile CHSR, tour Two rivers, the Chena and flood control area; checkpoint at Pleasant Valley Store (97 miles, finish for the 100 mile race); checkpoint at Angel Creek Lodge (about 150 miles); follow the back trail back to the finish at PVS. 10 hour pool of mandatory rest to use in one hour increments. Other race rules on this website.
Draw and mushers meeting at Two Rivers Lodge Thursday, starting at 7 - they’ll have a buffet of some sort for $12. Breakfast at Chatanika Lodge, $10. Race start at noon, Friday. Finish/awards banquet Sunday at Two Rivers Lodge. Buffet dinner. Extra tickets available at the draw, $25.
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14 Feb
The deadline for registering for the race is March 1, 2007, any registrations postmarked after March 1, 2007, will be assessed a $25 late fee. Late registrations will be accepted until March 8, 2007 at the Mandatory Musher Meeting at Two Rivers Lodge, starting at 7pm.
Info about the race is here.
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08 Feb
Nine teams showed up with passengers ready to run, Cold Spot Feeds graciously donated prizes. The weather was perfect, no one came in soaking wet, and it appeared as if everyone enjoyed the run. Thanks go out to Becky Cummings (Timer,Checkwriter), Peggy Wandell (Sign-ups/Last Minute Passenger), Judy Cooper (Road Crossing Expert), Leroy Shank (Race Marshall), Julie Hedgecoke (Cards at Rifle Range), Megan Hedgecoke (Cards at Quarry), Mike Green (Sweeper/Trail Prep), Scott Chesney (Trail Prep), Dennis Alexander (Trail Prep). You are all awesome!
| Musher |
Passenger |
Finish
Time |
Award
Issued |
| Jason Weitzel |
Susan Almerof |
3:40 |
Happiest Team |
| Greg Newby |
Ilana Kingsley |
3:41 |
Most Disorganized |
| Jim Bourquin |
Abbie West |
3:05 |
Fastest Team Start |
| Tamara Rose |
Peggy Wandell |
2:58 |
Smoothest Start |
| Lucy Tyrrell |
Tammy Heeringa |
3:22 |
Calm Cool Collective |
| Susan Amundsen |
– |
2:51 |
Best Face Plant |
| Bill Greenslade |
Brandon Heeringa |
4:43 |
2nd Smoothest Start & Fastest Passenger |
| Bob Hauer |
Renee Temperle |
3:25 |
3rd Smoothest Start |
| Jonah Lilley |
Ashleigh Lilley |
4:21 |
Prettiest Dog Team & Best Hand |
| Travis Stagg |
Todd Dennick |
3:00 |
All in the Family |
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07 Feb
TWO RIVERS DOG MUSHERS ASSOCIATION
February 6, 2006, Amended February 7, 2007
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
Scott Chesney, President, called the meeting to order at 6:40 PM
20 members present
MINUTES REVIEW: Review of the January minutes.
MOTION to accept was made by Becky Cummings, seconded by Peggy Wandell. No objections.
FINANCIAL REPORT: Financial report presented.
STANDING COMMITTEES REPORT:
- Sponsorship: Scott Chesney reported that we have received a fuel donation of 200 gallons ($430 value) from Interior Fuels/Hometown Propane.
- Public Relations: No report.
- Trail: Scott Chesney reported that there are several options for trails for the Chatanika 200. Discussion ensued.
Schedule planning meeting for February 27, 2007 to continue and finalize planning for Chatanika 200.
OLD BUSINESS:
- Hamburger Run: Val Mackler and Donna Greenslade reported that there was a decent turn-out for the Hamburger Run, it was a fun successful run. Cold Spot Feeds provided all the prizes.
- Yukon Quest Checkpoint Update: Donna reported that the schedule was filling up and that Dolifs had offered to cover the road crossing. Current schedule is posted on the website. Dry-run/Training is schedule for Saturday the 16th starting at 1pm, Bill Greenslade and Jason Weitzel to provide dog teams for practice.
- Sled Raffle: Becky Cummings reported that tickets are ready. Price is $5 one, or 5 for $20.
NEW BUSINESS:
- Chatanika Challenge: Scott Chesney reported that the draw meeting will be at Two Rivers Lodge, buffet price is $12; finish banquet will be also at Two Rivers Lodge, tickets are $25 each. Remaining details to be discussed at planning session on February 27.
- Club Snowmachine: Snow machine is at Compeau’s for repair, problem with fuel consumption.
MEMBER COMMENTS:
Limited, no time left on our assigned slot.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm, next meeting will be on March 6, 2007, at Two Rivers Elementary School at 6:30pm
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