WFRA Winterfest

at
C.C.C. Camp
Winona State Forest
Lorraine, NY

January 16, 2010

Winterfest and Demo

Event Updates:

January 5, 2010: We are currently seeking teams that would be interested in participating in this demonstration. There is no fee or registration necessary, but please contact Christina Gates if interested so that she can reserve you a VIP parking space for this event. Participation in demonstrations helps in public education about dog powered sports. Our cooperation with WFRA is greatly appreciated. Details regarding trail use for training on this day will be forthcoming.

Event Web Site:

Please visit the WFRA website for more information on this event and others within the beautiful Winona State Forest in Lorraine, New York (aka "the buckle on the snow belt"). The event web site is linked here: http://www.winonaforest.com/events.html

Event Hosted By:

This Event Will Offer:

Event Description:

This is a fun one day event meant to introduce people of all ages and interests to the beautiful and scenic trail system located within the Winona Forest C.C.C. Camp in Lorraine, New York.

Important Venue Restrictions:

All drivers willing to participate are requested to bring along appropriate vaccination and licensing paperwork for all dogs on the premises, we want to make sure that if there is a spot check by the DEC, or county health department that all paperwork is available.

Trail Description:

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!

Race Organizers:

Christina Gates
Phone: (315) 831-2025
E-mail Address: christina@subzerodogs.org
Kennel: Subzero Kennel
Web Site: http://www.subzerodogs.org/

Event Information:

This event is one of many hosted by WFRA within the Winona Forest each year. This is yet another opportunity for people of all ages and interests to become familiar with this multi-user trail system located on Tug Hill in upstate New York.

Shows will include:

  • Mini-seminars on: sprint racing, weight pull, ski-joring, and general care and management of the sled dog.
  • Volunteers will be requested for each of these seminars. If interested please contact Christina Gates at (315) 831-2025 or christina@subzerodogs.org

Show times:

Times for "mini-seminars" will be forthcoming.

Event Registration Notes:

There is no registration, but please contact Christina Gates to let her know you'll be coming:

Christina Gates
Phone: (315) 831-2025
E-mail Address: christina@subzerodogs.org

Venue Policy:

Parking area for mushers participating in the demonstration will be clearly marked at the site. Please park only in the denoted area.

Food:

Food will be available on site.

Question & Answers e-mail: Christina Gates, christina@subzerodogs.org

On-Site Veterinary Technician:

Christina Gates

Documents Available for Download:

Directions to the Event:

To access Google Maps for directions with the correct location preloaded, Please click here. This page will allow you to enter your starting location, and will get you directly to the race site. THIS IS THE RECOMMENDED WAY TO GET DIRECTIONS! This will enter coordinates as a DESTINATION, not an actual street address!!! You may enter YOUR street address as a starting point to get directions from your location to the campgrounds. If you choose the "satellite" view (button in the upper right corner of the map) you can clearly see the race site at the destination.

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.

Directions are also available from the WFRA Website, at http://www.winonaforest.com/directions.html.

To use your GPS or electronic instruments to find the way for you enter the coordinates: 43.712718N, 75.970423W

Hotel Listing:

Harris Lodging

Address: 141 Salisbury Street, Sandy Creek, NY 13145
Phone: (315) 387-5907
Web Site: http://www.harrislodging.com

Brenda's Motel

Address: 644 County Route 48, Altmar, NY
Phone: (315) 298-2268
Phone: 1-888-298-5054
Web Site: http://www.brendasmotel.com

Port Lodge Motel

Address: 7351 State Highway 3, Pulaski, NY 13142
Phone: (315) 298-6876
Web Site: http://www.portlodge.com

Double Eagle Lodge

Address: 3268 State Highway 13, Pulaski, NY 13142
Phone: (315) 298-3326
Web Site: http://www.doubleeaglelodge.com/

Red Carpet Inn

Address: 3723 State Route 13, Pulaski, NY 13142
Phone: (315) 298-4717
Web Site: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g48451-d675091-Reviews-Red_Carpet_Inn_Pulaski-Pulaski_Finger_Lakes_New_York.html

Scottish Inn

Address: 3723 State Route 13, Pulaski, NY 13142
Phone: (315) 298-4717
Web Site: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g48451-d675092-Reviews-Scottish_Inns_Suites_Pulaski-Pulaski_Finger_Lakes_New_York.html

Driftwood Motel

Address: 5240 Us Route 11, Pulaski, NY 13142
Phone: (315) 298-5000
Web Site: http://www.adriftwoodmotel.com

The last three hotels are noted by the IWPA organizers to be dog friendly.