2006 Leadville K9 Skijor Classic: Saturday, February 18 at the Tennessee Pass Nordic Center, at Ski Cooper.

Race site is 1 mile south of Tennessee Pass on Hwy 24 at the 10th Mountain Hut/ Gravel Pit parking area.

Schedule of events this year:
9 Mile Advanced Course (1 and 2 Dog Classes run together, 9AM start) - This will be a tough course with BIG climbs and SCARY downhills! You will need a well-trained team to navigate this course. Expect a challenge! Lightly marked trail intersections, head-on passing, sharp turns, fast downhills, slow climbs, etc. The course will be a little tougher and approx 1 mile longer than 2005.

4 Mile Short Course (1 and 2 Dog Classes run together, 10:30AM start) - A very nice, wide open course that loops through Fish Flats. Mostly gently rolling terrain with one small downhill. Great spectating. Any first-time skijor racers are welcome!

Post-Race Cookout & Awards - After the race we will have the grill going with lunch. Awards ceremony.

Free Skijor Clinic - (1 PM, reservations required) - After the cookout Fritz Howard will host a free on-snow clinic. Learn the basics about equipment and techniques, then get out on the trail with your dog. We will have some loaner equipment available: dog harnesses, skijor lines and belts. We only have limited quantities, so please call ahead if you will need loaner gear.

Please help promote the race & clinic! Download a race flyer here and post it at your local nordic center, ski shop, animal shelter, vet clinic, etc.

Download entry form here

Please call Melanzana at 719-486-3245, for more information.

Pictures by Spencer and Luke from the 2005 K9 Classic (click on the name to see the pic):

8.5 mile course:
Scott Aimone & Heidi
Smokey Burgess & Silver
Annie Laurie Hines & Helton
Tom Hines, Tipper & Max
Christine Horning & Sam
Fritz Howard & Otto
Ted Schanen & Woods
Craig Schreiber & Dinsdale
Orlyn Skrien & Rhoda
Mike Sullivan, Scully & Bobby
4 mile course:
Scott Aimone, Samantha & Ruger
Heidi Anderson & Loki
Gisela Boderke, Fritz & Gitta
Kevin Crochetiere & Wicky
Charlie DeWolf, Molly & Gracie
Steph Dwyer & Lily
Sarah Goodrich, Rocky & Trisha
Roxanne Hall & Tabitha
Jenna Hinds & Charlie
Fritz Howard & Titan
Kendra Kurihara & Ollie
Mike Le Vine & Heidi
Loretta McEllhiney & Birdie
Rick Moscati & Natale
Kelly Murphy & Woody
Bill Perkins & Jenny
Paul Smith & Buc
Mike Sullivan, Bones & Scully
Patrick Taylor & Starblade
Suzanne Wilson & Sampson
Marijean Zacha & Keet

 

Pictures by Ross Doman from the 2004 K9 Classic (click on the name to see the pic):