Our Mission

  1. Educate the public about sled dog activities including care, training, recreational mushing, skijoring, canicross, and sled dog racing;
  2. Promote sled dog sports;
  3. Sponsor mid-distance sled dog racing events in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, including but not limited to the UP200, Midnight Run, and Jack Pine 30 sled dog championship races, as well as other events which support our objectives.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of the UP200 are elected to three year terms, with three terms expiring each year. They are elected at the annual Board meeting in May.  A student representative serves a 1-year term and is appointed by the Board.

The Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of the Upper Peninsula Sled Dog Association are elected to three year terms, with three terms expiring each year. They are elected at the annual Board meeting in May.  A student representative serves a 1-year term and is appointed by the Board.

Ross Anthony

President

president@up200.org

Term Ends:

2026

Angela Sjolund

Vice President

Term Ends:

2026

Darlene Walch

Treasurer

treasurer@up200.org

Term Ends:

2028

Mari Vaydik

Secretary

vicepresident@up200.org

Term Ends:

2027

Megan Holeva

Volunteer Coordinator

Term Ends:

2026

Brooke Quinn

Wetmore Checkpoint

Term Ends:

2028

Adam Lacy

Chocolay Coordinator

Term Ends:

2028

Paul Racine

Headquarters/HAM Operators

Term Ends:

2027

Janine Pollock

Term Ends:

2027

Open

NMU Student Representative

Term Ends:

TBD

Support Staff

Carolyn Kerkela

Administrative Assistant

information@up200.org