Calendar – 2024 to 2025
December 2024
- Dec. 22 — Group Use Area 1 trail at Birds Hill. 10 a.m. launch for experienced folks, and 11 a.m. for the beginners’ guided group. Remember: friends don’t let friends freeze at the trailhead!
- Dec. 26 — Boxing Day! Group run at La Barriere Park. 11 a.m. launch. Beginners to mix with the experienced teams.
January 2025
- Jan. 1 — Ringing in the New Year! Group run at La Barriere Park. 11 a.m. launch. Beginners to mix with the experienced teams.
February 2025
- Feb. 16 – Snow Motion Classic. Details tba.
Club passing etiquette
- When approaching another team, call out to gain the handler’s attention. “Trail, on your right/left!”
- Slow your dog(s), or come to a stop. Use a ‘suitcase hold’ to better control your dog(s).
- Wait until the team ahead indicates they are ready to be passed.
- When passing, skijorers must shorten the gangline.
- Kick sledders may need to step off the sled, and guide your dog(s) on-by. Do not let go of your team.
- After the pass is complete, keep your dog(s) moving forward. If you have to, pull them on-by.
- If the other team catches up to you, negotiate a running order, and remember: keep your distance!
NB: When passing a skier or a sled dog team, please pull over to the side.
Kick Sleds to Club Members
The club has two T7 Esla kick sleds which are rented to club members (only) in 2-week blocks, with turn-over on Sundays at club events. Dates in bold are booked.
| SLED ONE | SLED TWO |
| Dec. 22 to Jan. 5 – Catherine K. | Dec. 22 to Jan. 5 – Kelsey W. |
| Jan. 5 to 19 – | Jan. 5 to 19 – |
| Jan. 19 to Feb. 2 – | Jan. 19 to Feb. 2 – |
| Feb. 2 to 16 – | Feb. 2 to 16 – |
| Feb. 16 to March 2 – | Feb. 16 to March 2 – |
| March 2 to 16 – | March 2 to 16 – |