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Headquarters

Posted on February 15, 2012 by denise

Any questions or comments please call us at Race Headquarters which is now open. 1-906-225-9170

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SLED DOG BOOK SIGNING FEB. 16-17 AT THE HOLIDAY INN

Posted on February 14, 2012 by denise

Author / musher Jackie Winkowski will sign her children’s sled dog books, Miki’s Challenge, Miki’s Race, and her newest, Promise of the White Dog, at the Holiday Inn on Thursday and Friday, February 16 and 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Miki the sled dog will be present, and books can be signed with Miki’s paw print. A portion of the sales during this time will be donated to the Upper Peninsula Sled Dog Association.

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YOUTUBE AND THE UP200

Posted on February 10, 2012 by denise

The UP200 has added a link for you to become a member of our YouTube page. We will be showcasing videos of the UP200/Midnight Run Sled dog races. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to view some great shots.

To join or for viewing the link is located at the top right of the sight.

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DOG HANDLER TRAINING ON SUNDAY

Posted on February 7, 2012 by denise

Yes, it’s a “go” for the dog handler training on Sunday.

What: UP200, Midnight Run, and Jack Pine 30 dog handler training

Date: Sunday, February 12, 2012

Time: 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Location: Sands Township Hall, just south of the CR 480 – M 553 Crossroads, across the highway from Blueberry Ridge Ski Trails

Parking: Sands Township Hall parking lot

There is a playground at the Town Hall and we’ll be set up just off the parking lot, working toward the playground. We’ll have dogs, a sled, and a “start line” set up.

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JACKPINE 30

Posted on February 5, 2012 by denise

As of 9pm Saturday night, there are now 10 mushers who have registered for the JackPine 30.

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SILENT AUCTION ITEMS SOUGHT

Posted on January 31, 2012 by denise

STILL SEEKING DONATIONS:

The UPSDA is still looking for and accepting donations for the Silent Auction and also donations for the Musher Gift Bags.

Silent Auction donations are on display at the Holiday Inn from Wednesday, February 15th through the end of the auction on Monday, February,20th. The proceeds from the auction are a major source of funding for the races each year.

The musher gift bags are given to the mushers at registration. Items in the bags include items such as candy, gum, pens, flashlights, hats, wrist gators, cards, keyrings, mugs, snacks, dog treats, granola bars, key rings or other creative items. We fill about 75 bags each year, so that many of each item is helpful.

If you would like to donate either to the auction or the musher bags, contact Patty Holman at 362-9203 or email me at kipskid@ymail.com.

Thank you.

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MIDNIGHT RUN TRAIL UPDATE

Posted on January 30, 2012 by denise

Midnight Run trail update: Posted by Peter Curtice II

Snow-machined a good portion of the first leg of the new MNR trail yesterday with Ron Hewson, VP Board of Directors. We ran the section from where the competitors will exit the grade out of Marquette to the trail head off of Sand River Rd. (about 14 miles from the starting chute). The trail was in great shape with plenty of snow and a solid base. For about 7 miles from that point you will be on a secondary snowmobile trail, not groomed, used primarily by those who know the area, like locals. Then you will duck off that trail and cross the Laughing Whitefish River, either by bridge or on the ice. The ice is solid at this time, have made many crossings on my Skandia WT. We will make a bridge if necessary but will play that by ear closer to race date. After that crossing you will be heading into the Curtice’s trail system. For 3.5 miles past the bridge you will be in and out of Hardwoods, through pine swamps and such. That trail is in great shape with no hazards in my opinion. Plenty of areas to pass, some narrow areas through the pine swamps will be challenging for a pass, but a pass can be made if necessary with cooperation from the one getting passed. After that 3.5 miles it will be clear sailing with a couple more pine swamps to cut through, all of which we have run regularly in the past 6 to 14 dog strings. One more bridge crossing over a small creek, about 4 feet wide, snow covered. Shortly after that within 100 yards another creek crossing, ice bridge and snow covered. After that I can’t see anything of which I would call an obstacle. Eventually you will end up close to the top of Onota Hill where you will turn right onto Johnson Tower Rd, (previous years we turned left at that point coming in from the other direction) eventually hitting Rock River Rd for about 100 yards then hopping on another secondary trail to Chatham via Lloyd Gilbertson trail system then to the Checkpoint. It has come to my attention from Lyle Ross and the trail crew that some trail obstacles have been cleaned up in those last few miles into Munising. If you haven’t signed up yet, get it done. Looks to be a great trail presently.

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ATTENTION – MUSHER INFORMATION

Posted on January 24, 2012 by denise

Mushers please be aware that updates have been made to the MUSHER INFORMAITON page. For your viewing please click on link below.

Contingency Plan (If Applicable)

Midnight Run Mushers Chili Fest- Friday from 1-3pm

http://up200.org/musher-information/

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REMINDER : ENTRY DEADLINE

Posted on January 19, 2012 by denise

Race rules state that entries will be accepted until 12:00pm on Wednesday, February 15th, 2012. Currently there are 24 UP200 teams registered, 29 Midnight Run and 3 JackPine30 teams.

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THE MAGIC OF DOGSLEDDING FOR THE YOUNG AND YOUNG AT HEART

Posted on January 18, 2012 by denise

The Magic of Dogsledding

for the Young and Young at Heart

set for Tuesday, February 7, 6:30 p.m., Peter White Public Library Community Room

A multimedia presentation by children’s author/sled dog musher Jackie Winkowski, musher Lisa Dietzen, and photographer Aladino Mandoli is set for Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 6:30 p.m., in the Peter White Public Library Community Room. Admission is free, and there will be prize drawings, including a dog sledding adventure.

Jackie Winkowski will read and present slides from her sled dog books Miki’s Challenge, Miki’s Race, and her newest, Promise of the White Dog. Following the presentation there will be a book signing, during which books can be autographed with the paw print of lead dog Miki, who will be present. The books are available locally and through amazon.com. A portion of book sales during the program will be donated to the Upper Peninsula Sled Dog Association.

Lisa Dietzen, an industrial technology major at NMU, will present videos and slides and discuss sources of inspiration, achieving goals, and realizing dreams. Dietzen dreamed of being a musher since childhood, with the goal of someday running the Iditarod. A veteran of two Jack Pine 30s, the Copper Dog 35, and the Tahquamenon Country Race, this season Dietzen is running out of the Team Evergreen Kennel in Skandia. She is entered in the Apostle Islands, Midnight Run, and Copperdog 150 sled dog races.

Aladino Mandoli of Ishpeming will present a sampling of his stunning dog sledding photography. He has combined his interest in outdoor sports with his talent in photography. He has attended almost every UP200 race, both Copper Dog 150 races, and the 2012 Tahquamenon Country Sled Dog Race. He enjoys sharing his interest with others.

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