Calendar – 2024 to 2025
December 2024
- Dec. 12 – Friday Night at the Forest. Experienced club members only. Meet at Assiniboine Forest at 7:50 pm in the parking lot at Grant & Chalfont. Better for bikejor and kick sled than skijor. Headlamps and collar lights please.
- Dec. 15 – There are 2 options!
- (A) Training walk. Birds Hill Park’s West Beach. Arrive at 10:45 am for the 11 am walk.
- (B) On-snow fun! Group Use Area 1 trail at Birds Hill. 10 am launch for experienced folks. 11 am for beginners’ guided group. Remember: friends don’t let friends freeze at the trailhead!
January 2025
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 |