July 15, 2021
At the UPSDA annual meeting in May, Paul Racine and Monica Regis were re-elected to theUPSDA Board and Mari Vaydik was elected to her first term on the Board.
Read MoreMay 10, 2021
The Upper Peninsula Sled Dog Association invites you to join us for the UPSDA Annual Meeting which will take place May 12, 2021 at 6pm. You can join us one of two ways this year:
Via Zoom: You will receive a Zoom link when you RSVP In-person at the Holiday Inn: We will be meeting in the Iron/Copper Rooms. A face mask is required and social distancing will be observed. Please bring your personal water bottle if desired. The Holiday is located at 1951 US Highway 41 W, Marquette, MI 49855.This years agenda will include:
Read MoreApril 18, 2021
As we race by 2021, the UPSDA wants you to know we are still here. Our Annual Meeting will take place May 12,2021 from 6:00 8:00 pm EST both in-person at the Holiday Inn in Marquette and via ZOOM. Three board positions are open. Board positions are three-year terms and are voted on by those with memberships. If you or someone you know is interested in running to be a board member please do not hesitate to contact UPSDA President, Darlene Walch, atdwalch@nmu.edu.
Read MoreMarch 24, 2021
On March 20, 2021 Michigans mushing community lost a long-time friend and mentor with the passing of Al Hardman. Al was a businessman from Ludington who spent a good deal of time in the Upper Peninsula. He was an accomplished musher with five Iditarod finishes (1997, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2008). As happens with mushers, Al signed up for the 2008 Iditarod after vowing that the 2004 run would be his last time there. Besides Iditarod, he ran numerous races including the UP200 and Midnight Run.
Read MoreDecember 12, 2020
SHIPPING UPDATE: Our new order of merchandise is scheduled to be printed by Wednesday, with hoodies as early as Monday end of day. We will ship them as soon as they arrive but these product shortages may cause a delay in filling orders for Christmas gift giving. This next order is a big one. We are unsure of what will be available after the holidays so were ordering lots of shirts. Our shipping is via Priority Mail, which will help.
Read MoreDecember 06, 2020
We might not have a race, but we have some great shirts to commemorate this year! Visit our Merchandise Page for all the details.
Read MoreOctober 15, 2020
At the October 14, 2020 monthly board meeting held via Zoom, the Upper
Peninsula Sled Dog Association (UPSDA) voted to defer the 32nd running of the UP 200, Midnight Run and Jack Pine 30 to 2022.
July 22, 2020
Perhaps the most critical decision made at the July 15, 2020 UP Sled Dog Association board meeting is also one of the sadder choices weve had to make and that is to forego the UP200 Dryland Dash for this year. Since its inception in 2016, the UP200 Dryland Dash has steadily built a good reputation. This ISDRA sanctioned event received an excellent rating in all classes. The venue at Negaunee Township (MI) park has proven to be a welcoming, comfortable and safe environment for the event and we were looking forward to another great race this October.
Read MoreJune 29, 2020
Love the sled dog races? We are looking for one more person to run for an open UPSDA Board position. The Board meets monthly and a Zoom link is usually available for Board members who need to attend remotely. Were a friendly, hardworking group of folks come join us! Email us for details.
Read MoreJune 29, 2020
Well have the UPSDA Annual meeting and Board elections on Wednesday, July 15th from 6:00 8:00 pm. We have a room at Holiday Inn MQT that will accommodate about 18 people with social distancing. We need to bring our own water bottles (they cant provide water). Please bring a mask. Our Zoom account will be active so those of you from a distance can participate that way. Email us for a Zoom link.Read More
