Crystal Dog Challenge Cancelled 2023
Held at Crystal Springs Sno-Park. Please be informed. See venue page for more info
get your race t-shirt! long sleeve t-shirts $20,
hoodies are $35. Pre order by emailing NWSledDog@gmail.com your name and size, you can pay for it on the race registration page found here:
and you can pick it up at the race next weekend.
Classes Offered & Approximate Distances per Day
8 Dog Mid – 16 miles (2500’ elevation gain/loss)
6 Dog Mid – 17.5 miles (720’ elevation gain/loss)
6 Dog Sprint – 7.3 miles
4 Dog Sprint – 6 miles
3 Dog Mid – 7.3 miles
2 Dog Sled – 4.5 miles
1 or 2 Dog Skijor – 4.5 miles
1-2 Fat Bikejor – 4.5 miles
Novice Sled or Skijor - 2.5 miles
Pee Wee - around parking lot perimeter on groomed trail.
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race info
ï‚· The 8 and 6 Mid classes will run concurrently and go out first each day.
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ï‚· Mandatory driver’s meeting: at Sunset Restaurant at 6:30 PM on Friday, 1/18.
ï‚· Races to begin at 9am Saturday and 8:30am Sunday. All classes start and finish at the Crystal Springs Sno-park. You will need a Sno-Park pass: https://parks.state.wa.us/130/Winter-recreation
you need to buy the annual $40 AND a $40 special grooming add on, or 2 single day passes at $20 each.
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YOU NEED TO PURCHASE YOUR SNO-PARK PERMITS IN ADVANCE!!!! They do check for permits.
ï‚· Single starts, 2-minute intervals for all classes ï‚· ISDRA Race Rules apply: http://www.isdra.org/Resources_Directory/Frame.htm
ï‚· Dogs may not compete in more than one class per day.
ï‚· Trail distances may be revised relative to conditions at the time of the race.
ï‚· This is a 2 day race. You must race both days to be eligible for trophies. If you wish to participate for one day only, please indicate it on your entry form.
ï‚· Saturday’s starting order in each class will be in the order the entries are received.
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Contact Information: Connie Starr, Race Director: badhusky1@gmail.com (206) 375-5028
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Friday, 1/17/20
4:00pm – Meet the Mushers, Railroad Avenue behind the Sunset Restaurant. This is an opportunity for the community to meet you, your dogs and learn about the great sport of mushing. This is not required but strongly encouraged.
5:00pm – Mushers Banquet, Sunset Restaurant . 318 E 1st St, Cle Elum.
Cost for extra tickets is $15.95
MENU: lasagne, pasta primavera, chicken drumsticks, caesar salad and berry cobbler
6:30pm – Mandatory mushers meeting
Saturday, 1/18/20
9:00am – Race start – Crystal Springs Sno-Park
Sunday, 1/19/20
8:30am – Race start - Crystal Springs Sno-Park
1:00 PM (approximate) - Awards
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