‘BACK TO BASICS’ - Dryland Mushing with a Twist

Mushers and Volunteers! I am beyond excited about this year’s event! This run will be totally different than anything we have done!

We are calling it ‘Back To Basics’, because that is just what it is. As a musher, you will have the opportunity to run and train your dogs on trails that will build endurance and confidence in you and your dogs.

Remember, this is a NON-CLUB, NON-RESCUE event, so you are on your own for liability purposes and you assume any and all risks that may be present for you and your team during this event.

This year’s event is designed to give the mushers and their dogs the opportunity to spend time together on the trail, put substantial mileage on their team if desired, and spend time together as mushers without having to adhere to a full schedule.

2nd Annual - BETWEEN THE LAKES SLED DOG DASH
DECEMBER 10TH & 11TH 2011

You and your family can be a part of the 2nd Annual Between the Lakes Sled Dog Dash
No Snow Required!
"Mush the dust--'cause snow just melts."

Event founded by: Due South Kennels

Printable Event Packet

Sponsor

We are fortunate to have Sunshine Mills, dog food company supporting our efforts this year by donating dog food to each musher that participates in the event. Sunshine Mills is a very large company that hosts over 100 labels. They are providing dog food that is a Hunter’s/Working dog blend that is perfect for our dogs. The rep is a huge supporter of us and we appreciate him working with his company to provide this for us.

Location and Lodging Information

CAMPGROUND

Some of us are camping at Pisgah Bay, which is on the Kentucky Lake side of LBL. Pisgah is a great place to camp. It overlooks the water and has plenty of room for all of us and dogs. There is no fresh water available there, so you will need to plan accordingly…..there are other places nearby to get water if needed. However, there is an outhouse there. You will be able to camp close to your vehicle, in your vehicle, or away in the woods if you want. This campground is very versatile.

HOTELS: Where do we stay?

Days Inn at Kuttawa, KY has offered great rates for those attending the race weekend! This is a pet-friendly hotel that is excited we are coming! When guests call to register for your rooms, they just need to mention that they are with the Between The Lakes Sled Dog Dash to get your special rate. The Manager told me there was a great area in the back of the hotel to drop the dogs and walk them.

For our friends coming that are not bringing their dogs, check out Patti's Inn and Suites in Grand Rivers. Remember, this is our NON pet friendly option and a no smoking facility.

The Itinerary for the Race Weekend

Saturday, December 10th

8:00am---Breakfast and musher’s meeting at Pokey’s in Grand Rivers
10:00am---Teams staged at Kuttawa Landing
10:30am---Run Begins!
12:00pm---All teams should have come in by this time
Lunch on your own

Afternoon Options:

 Set up camp at Pisgah
 Run on surrounding trails on your own
 Shopping in Grand Rivers
 Nap!
5:00pm---Dinner at Ms. Scarlett’s in Grand Rivers (Great Bison burgers!!!!!)
8:00pm---Night Run from Pisgah (camp site) to Star Picnic Ground (about a 4 mile round trip)

Sunday, December, 11th

10:00am--Teams staged at rd. 119 for start
10:30am—Run Begins!
12:00pm—All teams should be in
Dog Food distribution in Grand Rivers
Event conclusion and lunch together at a local restaurant or head home

 This schedule is designed with a lot of flexibility for you and your team. With the organized runs and any shorter ones you may want to do on your own, you could easily put 20+ miles on your dogs over the course of the weekend. There is a single track dirt trail just behind our campsite where you could run literally 60 miles before you get to the end. That is an option for you and your team if you wanted to run a portion of that.