Fur Rondy Begins Today

Anchorage, Alaska – Feb. 24, 2012

The Fur Rondy Open World Championship Sled Dog Race is set to begin today in downtown Anchorage.

Five-time Champion Egil Ellis returns to defend his title, winning last year after the unfortunate disqualification of Blayne “Buddy” Streeper, the 6-time champion and winner of the previous 4 races. Without Streeper this year, the door is open for long-time contenders Arleigh Reynolds, Ken Chezik and Bill Kornmuller, all looking for their first win in the Rondy. German musher Michael Tetzner returns in an attempt to add to his international fame. This year’s race features 8 rookies, in addition to 16 veterans. The race trail runs 25 miles, beginning and ending on 4th Avenue, with heats on each of the next three days.

Follow the race at:
http://www.asdra.org/owctimes.html
https://www.facebook.com/AnchorageFurRendezvous

Bib Name Home Town

1 Brent Beck Yellowknife NWT
2 Ken Chezik Fife Lake, Michigan
3 Jack Berry Homer, Alaska
4 Mari Wood Willow, Alaska
5 Jeff Conn Ester, Alaska
6 Don Cousins Crooked Creek, Alberta
7 Michael Tetzner Near Hamburg, Germany
8 Arleigh Reynolds Salcha, Alaska
9 Greg Taylor Fairbanks, Alaska
10 Randy DeKuiper Fremont, MI
11 Bill Kornmuller Willow, Alaska
12 Will Kornmuller Willow, Alaska
13 Marvin Kokrine North Pole, Alaska
14 Egil Ellis Willow, Alaska
15 Nathan Sterling Willow, Alaska
16 John Erhart Tanana, Alaska
17 Jon Bunderson (R) Soda Springs, Idaho
18 Greg Sellentin(R) Willow, Alaska
19 Ron Peebles(R) West Lock, Alberta
20 Kevin Cook(R) Preeceville, Saskatchewan
21 Danny Beck(R) Hay River, NWT
22 Guy Girard(R) Saint-Thomas de Joliette, Quebec, Canada
23 Marie-Anick Alie(R) Inuvick, NWT
24 Ron Worden(R) Mexico, New York

*(R) indicates rookies

Race Schedule for last weekend in February

As February winds down, another big weekend of races, and several cancellations.

February 24 - 26
Fur Rondy Open World Championship
Anchorage, Alaska
Open (25 miles each day)
http://www.asdra.org/furrondy.html
http://www.furrondy.net/
https://www.facebook.com/AnchorageFurRendezvous

Caledonia Classic
Fort St. James, BC, Canada
6 Dog (6 miles); 4 Dog (4 miles); 10 Dog (10 miles); Stage 10 Dog (12 dog pool) 150 miles total (60 miles, 40 miles 50 miles); Kid and Mutt race; Junior Sprint (2 miles); Junior stage 50 miles (25 miles each day).
http://caledoniaclassic.fsjames.com/

February 25
Rideau Cup * CANCELED *
Newboro, Ontario, Canada
Mid-Distance 6 Dog
Skijoring novice and experienced: 1 & 2 Dogs
www.twprideaulakes.on.ca/dogsledraces/

February 25 – 26
Junior Iditarod
Knik to Yentna to Willow, Alaska
Ages 14-17, 10 Dog (150 miles)
www.jriditarod.com/

North Pole Championships
North Pole, Alaska
4 Dog (5.7/5.7 miles); 6 Dog (6.6/6.6 miles); 10 Dog (12.1/12.1 miles)
www.sleddog.org/

Fairbanks Junior Dog Musher's Association Preliminary Race #6 & Fun Run
Fairbanks, Alaska, Jeff Studdert race grounds
Sprint 1 dog (200 yards); 2 dog (1 mile); 3 dog (4.8 miles); 4 dog (6.2 miles); 6 dog (8.0 miles); 8 dog (12.5 miles)
http://fairbanksjuniordogmushers.org/

Chistochina Fun Days
Chistochina, Alaska
6 Dog (6 miles); Jr Races; 5 Dog (6 miles); 4 Dog (4 miles); 2 Dog (½ mile); 1 Dog (¼ mile)

Sweetwater Challenge #2
Baldwin, Michigan, USA
2-10 dogs: 5-10-15-25 miles available; Skijoring1-3 dogs
www.michigandogdrivers.org/

Far From Nome
Farwell, Michigan
Kiddie (100 yd dash); Junior (2.1 miles); 3 Dog (4 miles); 5 Dog (5.2 miles); 7 Dog (8.4 miles); Skijoring 1 Dog (2.1 miles); 2 Dog (2.1 miles); Pull (1 dog)
www.midunionsledhaulers.com/Events.html

Kinross Classic Sled Dog Race
Kinross, Michigan
Sprint 10/8 Dog; 6 Dog All Breed, Reg. Breed & Sportsman; 4 Dog All Breed, Reg. Breed & Sportsman; 3 Dog Jr.; 2 Dog Jr.; 1 Dog Jr.; Skijoring 2 Dog
www.glsda.com/

Frog Lake II
Mt Hood, Oregon USA
Sprint 8 Dog (8 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); 4 Dog (4 miles); Junior 2 Dog max (2 miles); Skijoring 2 Dog Advanced (5.6 miles); Recreational Skijor 1-2 Dogs (2 miles); Mid-Distance 6 Dog (14 miles)
www.cascadesleddogclub.com

Apsley Winter Carnival
Aspley, Ontario, Canada
Sprint 4 Dog (4 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); Skijoring 1-2 Dog (4 miles); Distance 6 dog (15 miles); 8 dog (30 miles); Weight Pulls; Novice Race (2 miles)
www.apsleywintercarnival.ca/

River Runner 100 (RR100)
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
130 mile race (6-10 Dog max); Skijoring 130 mile race and 65 mile Junior (both 2-4 Dogs)
www.dpsay.wordpress.com/

Fineshades Rally
Westhay Wood, Northamptonshire
http://www.siberianhuskyclub.com/calendar

Darnaway Forest, near Brodie Castle
http://www.siberianhuskyclub.com/calendar

Willow Springs Round Barn Sled Dog Rally * CANCELED *
Wausau, Wisconsin
10 Dog (10 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); 4 Dog (4 miles); 3 Dog Jr (4 miles); 2 Dog Jr (2 miles); Skijoring 2 Dog (4 miles)
www.witrailblazers.org/

Punderson Sled Dog Classic * CANCELED *
Newbury, Ohio
6 Dog Siberian/6 Dog Open (6 miles); 4 Dog Siberian/4 Dog Open (4 miles); 3 Dog Sportsman (3 miles); 2 Dog Sportsman (2 miles)
www.siberiancleveland.org/

Gould Gold Mush * CANCELED *
Gould, Colorado
Distance 6 and 8 Dog (12 miles); Sprint 4 Dog (4 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); 8 Dog (8 miles); Skijoring 1 Dog (4 miles); 2 Dog (6 miles)
www.RMSDC.com/

SHCC-Kortright Centre 3-4 Dog Ontario Championship * CANCELED *
Vaughn, Ontario, Canada
3 & 4 Dog race (4 miles)
www.dogsleddn.blogspot.com/

February 25 - 27
Wolftrack Classic * CANCELED *
Ely, Minnesota
10 Dog (130 miles); 6 Dog (30 miles)
www.wolftrackclassic.com/