13th Annual Tug Hill Challenge
at
C.C.C. Camp
Winona State Forest
Lorraine, NY
February 17th and 18th, 2007 (Snow Date)
Two Day ISDRA Sanctioned Sprint Race
Race Results:
The event has been completed. The race results can be found here.
Event Updates:
February 16, 2007: The total purse amount is now $1800.
February 14, 2007: The race is on for the snow date of February 17th and 18th.. The snow is measuring in feet. We hope to see you on the weekend of February 17th and 18th!.
Sponsored By:
Sponsors who have been very kind and donated at the bronze level and above for the Tug Hill Sponsorship Program are being listed on the Tug Hill Sponsor Page. Their contributions are very much appreciated! To learn more about our new Tug Hill Sponsorship Program please see our sponsorship program page. Jreck Subs will be donating food for trail help and race organizers!
Registration Form:
The registration form is available for download here: Registration Form. Please see the "Documents Available for Download" section near the bottom of this page or the "Forms and Documents" link on the left side of the page for any other downloadable forms or documents related to this event.
Mushers are STRONGLY encouraged to pre-register by February 13th. There will be a $10 late fee for entries the morning of the race.
This Event Will Offer:
- Sanctioned Events:
- 8 dog sprint sled class
- 6 dog sprint sled class
- 4 dog sprint sled class
- 1 dog skijor class
- 2 dog skijor class
- 2 or 3 dog junior sprint sled class
- Purebred Events:
- 8 dog sprint sled class
- 6 dog sprint sled class
- 4 dog sprint sled class
- Skijor class
- Sportsman Events:
- 6 dog sprint sled class
- 4 dog sprint sled class
- Skijor class
- Kid and Mutt Events:
- 2 one day Kid and Mutt classes.
Entry Eligibility Restrictions:
Purebred teams will need to provide purebred documentation if a dog is in question. American Kennel Club and Canadian Kennel Club documents will be accepted.
As per the Summer 2006 Board meeting it is a new PSDC policy that all participants of PSDC events are required to be current PSDC members. Participants who are not current PSDC member may join during the registration process.
Order of Events:
| Saturday, January 13, 2007: | |
|---|---|
| 7:30AM - 8:00AM | On site Registration & Race Packet Pick Up |
| 8:00AM | Drivers' Meeting |
| 9:00AM | Race Start |
| 1 Dog Skijor Pro | |
| 6 Dog Sled Pro, Purebred, Sportsman | |
| 2 Dog Skijor Pro | |
| Lunch Break & Kid & Mutt | |
| 8 Dog Sled Pro, Purebred | |
| 4 Dog pro, Purebred, Sportsman | |
| Skijor - Sportsman, Purebred | |
| Junior | |
| Sunday, January 13, 2007: | |
|---|---|
| 8:00AM | Drivers' Meeting |
| 9:00AM | Race Start |
| 1 Dog Skijor Pro | |
| 6 Dog Sled Pro, Purebred, Sportsman | |
| 2 Dog Skijor Pro | |
| Lunch Break & Kid & Mutt | |
| 8 Dog Sled Pro, Purebred | |
| 4 Dog pro, Purebred, Sportsman | |
| Skijor - Sportsman, Purebred | |
| Junior | |
Note that in grouped classes there will be a 5 minute break between classes (e.g. pro, purebred and sportsman groups).
Distances:
| Race | Distance |
|---|---|
| 8 dog sprint sled class, pro group | 9 miles |
| 6 dog sprint sled class, pro, purebred and sportsman groups | 5.9 miles |
| 4 dog sprint sled class, pro, purebred and sportsman groups | 4.9 miles |
| 1 and 2 dog skijor classes, pro group | 5.9 miles |
| Sportsman and purebred skijor (up to 2 dogs) & junior class (up to 3 dogs) | 2.3 miles |
Trail Description:
Park roads, wooded trails, and rolling hills in the beautiful, snowy Winona State Forest. There are mostly looped trails without head on passing.
We are running on some of the best trails in the world so check out becoming a member of the Winona Forest Recreation Association (WFRA) and help support the trail system!
You can find maps of Winona Forest, NY at http://www.tughillskiclub.com/Trails/Maps/maps.php, there are also links to these maps in the "Documents Available for Download" section near the bottom of this page.
Purse Payouts and Awards:
There will be a $1800 guaranteed purse for this event!
Awards will be presented to the top 3 competitors in each class.
Sanctioning:
ISDRA Sanctioning:
- 8 dog sprint sled class
- 6 dog sprint sled class
- 4 dog sprint sled class
- 1 dog skijor class
- 2 dog skijor class
- 2 or 3 dog junior sprint sled class
Entry Fees:
Sorry, but we cannot accept foreign currency. All fees must be paid in U.S. dollars.
All entry fees include a $10.00 grooming fee for each class entered. All entry fees include a $5.00 bib deposit, which will be refunded upon request at the time the bib is returned & completed ISDRA forms are in.
Please note all participants must be current PSDC members. Membership can be sent along with entry form.
| Race | Fee |
|---|---|
| 8, 6 and 4 dog sanctioned | $37.00 |
| 1 and 2 dog skijor sanctioned | $37.00 |
| 6 & 4 dog sportsman | $25.00 |
| 6 & 4 dog purebred | $30.00 |
| 1 and 2 dog skijor purebred | $30.00 |
| Juniors sanctioned | $25.00 |
| Kid and Mutt | no entry fee, but please indicate on registration form |
Race Organizers:
-
Nancy Aubrey
Phone: (607) 334-6889
E-mail Address: snowwolf53@roadrunner.com
-
Gerald Chamberlin
Event Information:
Food:
There will be on site food this year. The person doing the food is a cancer survivor, there have been fund raising events in the area to assist her with medical bill. She has agreed to donate all coffee sales to the Susan Butcher Cancer fund. Please support the cause.
Question & Answers e-mail: Nancy Aubrey, snowwolf53@roadrunner.comRace Marshall: Mark Broughton
Trail Boss: Nancy Molburg
Alternate Trail Boss: Jason Sperry
Race Timers: Dennis Joyce, Len Haring
Race Registrar:
Nancy Aubrey
Address: 14 Gold Street, Norwich, NY 13825
Email: snowwolf53@roadrunner.com
Phone Number: (607) 334-6889
Mushers are STRONGLY encouraged to pre-register by February 13th. There will be a $10 late fee for entries the morning of the race.
Make checks payable to the Pennsylvania Sled Dog Club or (PSDC).
On-Call Veterinarian:
Kirstin Anderson
Phone Number: (315) 785-8000
Pager Number: (315) 779-6310
On-Site Veterinary Technician:
Christina Gates
Documents Available for Download:
- Registration Form
- Winona Forest overview map (from NYS DEC Site Web Site)
- Winona Forest map without contors (from Tug Hill Ski Club site)
- Winona Forest map with contors (from Tug Hill Ski Club site)
Directions to the Race Site:
From I-81, take exit 39 (Mannsville), go east at the stop sign, go straight through intersection at US Route 11 onto County Route 90. Follow County Route 90 signs (& race signs). C.C.C. camp will be on your left.
Hotel Listing:
Brenda's Motel
644 County Route 48
Altmar, NY
(315) 298-2268
1-888-298-5054
http://www.brendasmotel.com
Port Lodge Motel
7351 State Highway 3
Pulaski, NY 13142
(315) 298-6876
http://www.portlodge.com
The Portly Angler Lodge
County Route 2A
Pulaski, NY 13142
(315) 298-4773
http://www.theportlyanglerlodge.com/
Double Eagle Lodge
3268 State Highway 13
Pulaski, NY 13142
(315) 298-3326
http://www.doubleeaglelodge.com/
Harris Lodging
141 Salisbury Street
Sandy Creek, NY 13145
(315) 387-5907
http://www.harrislodging.com