Calendar
March 2024
- March 17 — NOTE: PLAN CHANGE!
- Plan A: Group Use Area 1 trail at Birds Hill Park: Arrive at 10:30 for 10:45 am launch. Kick sleds and cleats recommended.
- Plan B: East Beach at Birds Hill Park. Arrive at 11 am, for 11:15 walk. Cleats recommended.
- Poker Derby: Prize draw and lunch at the 59er Restaurant at 12 noon. See latest email for details.
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. 17 to 31: Nikki w/ Ruby | Dec. 17 to 31: Aaron w/ Benji |
Dec. 31 to Jan. 14: Sharlene | Dec. 31 to Jan. 14: Wendy |
Jan. 14 to 28: Justine S. | Jan. 14 to 28: Claire G. |
Jan. 28 to Feb. 11: Bethany F. | Jan. 28 to Feb. 11: Claire G. |
Feb. 11 to 25: Nicky & Andrea | Feb. 11 to 25: Nicky & Andrea |
Feb. 25 to March 10: Nicky & Andrea | Feb. 25 to March 3: Nicky |
March 10 to 24: Sharlene | March 3 to 17: Averil |
March 24 to April 7: | March 17 to 31: |