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Taiga 300
April, 1, 2009 - Start/Race
Format/Finish
Race
start will be 11:00a.m. April 1, 2009. There will
be a timed start at 2 minute intervals. Times will
be equalized at the first mandatory layover. Layovers
will be at Wolverene Lodge--6 hours, Maclaren Lodge--8
hours, and again at Maclaren Lodge for 4 hours.
The race will cover approximately 312 miles in segments
of 60, 110, 30, and 110 miles. No planned help is
allowed at any time during the race. |
Michelle Phillips takes
1st Place in the Taiga 300
Crossing the finish line April 3rd at 3:33 this afternoon
| BIB
NO. |
MUSHER |
TIME
OUT
WOLV
|
RUNTIME
T0
WOLV
60 Miles |
CAN
LEAVE
WOLV
|
RUNTIME
|
CAN
LEAVE
|
TIME
INTO
WOLV |
TOTAL
TIME |
POS |
2 |
Tonya Schletner |
11:02 |
5:51 |
23:31 |
12:24 |
20:24 |
22:05 |
|
19 |
| 20 |
Michael Degerland |
11:38 |
5:53 |
23:33 |
16:08 |
23:41 |
19:12
4/3 |
|
2 |
14 |
Jason Mackey |
11:26 |
5:56 |
23:36 |
16:57
|
00:33 |
12:23 |
|
5 |
| 19 |
Michele Phillips |
11:36 |
5:58 |
23:38 |
12:25 |
20:25 |
15:33
4/3 |
|
1 |
| 6 |
Wattie McDonald |
11:10 |
6:00 |
23:40 |
19:55 |
03:35 |
6:41
4/4 |
|
9 |
| 1 |
Darin Lee |
11:00 |
6:09 |
23:49 |
19:32
|
03:21 |
1:44
4/4 |
|
6
|
10 |
Cinday Barrand |
11:18 |
6:09 |
23:49:30 |
15:31 |
23:20 |
15:26
4/3 |
|
3 |
16 |
Toby Hanson |
11:30 |
6:22 |
00:02
(4/02) |
20:14 |
04:16 |
|
|
|
15 |
Jeff Katsion |
11:28 |
6:23 |
00:03
(4/02) |
20:15 |
04:17 |
|
|
|
7 |
Ed Stielstra |
11:12 |
6:29 |
00:09
|
19:32 |
03:21 |
9:29
4/4 |
|
13 |
21 |
John Larrison |
11:40 |
6:29:30 |
00:09:30 |
17:26
|
01:35 |
15:03 |
|
14 |
13 |
Jen
Brown |
11:24 |
6:31 |
00:11
(4/02) |
23:11 |
07:21 |
9:21
4/4 |
|
11 |
17 |
Robert Tasso |
11:32 |
6:31:30 |
00:11:30 (4/02) |
16:20 |
00:33 |
2:53
4/4 |
|
7 |
8 |
Pat Moon |
11:14 |
6:32 |
00:12
(4/02) |
20:16 |
04:18 |
9:28
4/4 |
|
12 |
12 |
Michael Raffael |
11:22 |
6:32:30
|
00:12:30
(4/02) |
23:09 |
07:21 |
9:18
4/4 |
|
10 |
9 |
Angie Taggart |
11:16 |
6:33 |
00:13
(4/02) |
15:50 |
00:03 |
22:35
4/3 |
|
4 |
3 |
Jillian Rogers |
11:04 |
7:01 |
00:41
(4/02) |
21:50 |
06:31 |
16:25 |
|
18 |
11 |
Kathy Fredricks |
11:20 |
7:01:30 |
00:41:30
(4/02) |
21:40 |
06:21 |
15:55 |
|
17 |
5 |
Todd Black |
11:08 |
7:15 |
00:55
(4/02) |
22:06 |
07:01 |
15:43 |
|
16 |
4 |
Jane Faulkner |
11:06 |
7:16 |
00:56
(4/02) |
22:04 |
07:00 |
15:13 |
|
15 |
18 |
Wayne Curtis |
11:34 |
no
time |
no
time |
16:16 |
01:39 |
4:19
4/4 |
|
8 |
| 30
Mile loop Report - 03:21 April 3rd, 2009
one of the upper ice bridges is collapsing----teams
are still crossing carefully. Jillian Rogers got her
feet wet. there are 4 teams on the 30-mile loop at
this time. |
| Musher
|
dogs
out |
30
mile in |
run
time |
total
run |
allowed
out |
Dogs |
| Schlentner |
9 |
22:51 |
2:27 |
21:11 |
02:51 |
9 |
| Phillips |
11 |
22:53 |
2:28 |
21:13 |
02:53 |
10 |
| Barrand |
11 |
01:41 |
2:24 |
24:04 |
05:44 |
11 |
| Degeland |
12 |
02:12 |
2:31 |
24:32 |
06:12 |
12 |
| Taggart |
11 |
02:40 |
2:37 |
25:00 |
06:40 |
11 |
| Update
April 3rd 02:48
Route: The route for the Taiga
is Wolverene Lodge ---loop 60 miles back to Wolverene.
This is hilly...to Maclaren Lodge from Wolverene
Lodge --down Lake Louise, lake Susitna, Lake Tyone--25
miles, then down the Tyone R. for 30 miles to the
Susitna R. (mile 55) up the Susitna for 13 miles,
then turn up the Maclaren for 42; 110 miles. 8-hour
lay-over; then a 30 mile loop up the Maclaren River
--back to Maclaren Lodge for a 4-hour layover. Return
to Wolverene lodge. A total of 310 miles. |
UPDATE
APRIL 2, 2009: 18:36
0 degrees, clear, wind N.E. at 12 ice bridges holding.
UPDATE APRIL 2, 2009:April
2, 2009 -16:36 Maclaren Lodge
Cindi Barrand; in; 15:20 run time;
15:31 total run; 21:40 dogs in 12 allowed out 23:20
Micah Degeland 15:41 16:08 22:01 12 23:41 Angie
Taggart 16:03 15:50 22:23 11 00:03
Temperature; +10 calm, sunny
UPDATE APRIL 2, 2009: No teams as of noon.
The trail is hard and fast for the most part. Overflow
on the lower Maclaren, some shaky ice bridges. Temperature
on the lower Maclaren was -30 at 5:00 am. Temp.
is 0 at noon. high scattered clouds. There is some
punchy trail in some areas of the Susitna andthe
lower Maclaren. Expecting teams at any time. Wayne
Curtis ran the 1st loop in 7:43---out time at 01:23
am.
Brown and Raffael
actual out was 2:00 am. Black and Faulkner were
out at 01:30
Degeland was out at 12:15. Hanson and Katsion out
at 12:30. Tasso at 12:40. Everyone else close to
on time.
UPDATE APRIL 1, 2009:Tonya Schletner leads in the
Taiga 300
Mushers are running a tight race in this years Taiga
300. Trails are in great shape, plenty of snow and
temperatures dipping to minus 20 at night makes
for a hard fast race. |
Mushers
There will be a Closed musher meeting at 8am Wolverine Lodge,
April 1st. Mushers only.
If you are planning to run the 2009 Taiga
300 sled dog race, please confirm with an email or phone
call ASAP. Mail service in Paxson is slow & not all
entries may arrive race headquarters in time. We're in need
of a team count at this time. ~ Zoya
zdenure@yahoo.com
907-347-9013
An official Yukon Quest
& Iditarod Qualifier
2009
Taiga 300 Race information
2009
Race Rules
(PDF)
Entries can be mailed to: Taiga
Spring Break
HC 02 Box 7193 Paxson, Ak. 99586
checks
payable to: Gin Gin 200
Taiga
Spring Break 300 Rules
Entries
The Taiga Spring Break is sponsored and operated by the
Gin Gin 200 Race Organization. The entry fee for the Spring
Break will be $315. Entry fees will be 50% refundable
up until the drivers meeting should a driver be unable
to attend. Entrants must be a member of the Gin Gin Race
Organization. The membership fee is $15 and will be good
for one year. Receipt of the entry fee and a signed entry
form will constitute drivers agreement and compliance
with race rules and conditions set forth.. Entries will
be accepted up until the end of the Drivers meeting. The
Drivers meeting will be held at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, April
1st, 2009 at Wolverene Lodge on Lake Louise.
Start/Race Format/Finish
Race start will be 11:00a.m. April 1, 2009. There will
be a timed start at 2 minute intervals. Times will be
equalized at the first mandatory layover. Layovers will
be at Wolverene Lodge--6 hours, Maclaren Lodge--8 hours,
and again at Maclaren Lodge for 4 hours. The race will
cover approximately 312 miles in segments of 60, 110,
30, and 110 miles.
No planned help is allowed at any time during the race.
Food Drops
Food drops must be bagged and left in a designated place
at Wolverene Lodge by 10:00 a.m. April 1, 2008. Drivers
are responsible for providing their own straw at the Wolverene
Checkpoint. There will be no food drop at the Maclaren
Checkpoint. Drivers must haul their own supplies to Maclaren
but need not continue to haul them on the loop out from
Maclaren. Straw will provided at the Maclaren stop.
Purse
The purse will pay 5 places consisting of 65% of the entry
fees collected. 1st--30%, 2nd--25%, 3rd--20%, 4th--15%,
and 5th 10%.
Dogs
- All dogs must be current
with rabies, distemper and Parvo vacinations.
- 12- dog maximum, 8-dog
minimum. Teams must finish with 7 dogs in team.
- Dogs may be dropped at
the Wolverene and Maclaren checkpoints. There will be
a $50 drop fee for dogs dropped at the Maclaren checkpoint.
- Dogs dropped at the
Wolverene Checkpoint are the responsibility of the musher.
- Dogs may not run loose
or be led behind the sled.
- Dogs carried in the
sled must be secured and covered.
- Inhumane treatment of
dogs will result in disqualification.
- Whips and jinglers will
not be permitted.
- The same dogs must be
used throughout the race.
- Dog deaths for any reason
other than a vehicular accident or a moose incident
will precipitate withdrawal from the Taiga Spring Break.
- No products that mask
signs of injury will be permitted. No injectibles. The
drug policies of the Yukon Quest will be followed.
Gear and Procedure
One sled is to be used throughout
the race; the driver will be responsible for all repairs.
Drivers may receive assistance with repairs at checkpoints
with approval of the Race Marshal.
Sled needs be equipped with a working brake and brush
bow. Mandatory gear shall include: snowshoes with a minimum
area of 250 sq. inches, axe with a minimum length of 22
inches, a cold weather sleeping bag and 8 booties per
dog-- leaving a checkpoint. A cooker capable of melting
snow is strongly suggested. There will be a 30 minute
time penalty for missing mandatory gear, assessed at the
next mandatory layover or the finish, whichever applies.
Littering will result in a one hour time penalty. Drivers
must sign in and out of all checkpoints.
Layover time begins after completion of the mandatory
gear check. Drivers must keep clear of the trail when
resting or snacking. Standard passing procedures will
apply. No Man's Land will be Lake Louise on the return
leg.
Race Officials/Scratches/Protests
The Race Marshal will be
in charge of all aspects of the race from the time of
the drivers meeting until the Awards presentation. Decisions
of the Race Marshal, Judges and Officials will be final.
The Race Veterinarian will have the final say on dog issues.
Drivers may protest any
decisions made by the Race organization and/or report
rules violations in writing to the Race Marshal at any
time up until the beginning of the awards presentation.
Drivers will have the opportunity to personally present
and discuss any claims or violations with the Race Marshal.
Drivers wishing to scratch
or withdraw should notify a race official at the nearest
checkpoint.
Sportsmanship is paramount.
Drivers and handlers are expected to be courteous at all
times. This race is designed to be fun! Please conduct
yourself accordingly.
These rules are intended
to guide the Race Marshal and race organization throughout
the running of the race. The Race Marshal and organization
has the right to make non-rule, on the spot decisions
regarding all aspects of this race deemed to be for the
good of the race and it's entrants.
Drivers agree to hold the
Gin Gin 200 Organization, The Taiga Spring Break, their
members, all race personnel, volunteers and sponsors harmless
from any claim or demand based on any alleged action or
inaction by the driver, his/her dogs, agents or others
acting on his/her behalf. The driver also agrees to release
the Gin Gin Organization, The Taiga Spring Break, participants,
their members, race sponsors, volunteers, officials, agents
and employees from any claim or demand resulting from
injury to the driver, his/her dogs, or his/her property.
Click
here for a printable version (PDF)
Entries
can be mailed to:
Taiga Spring Break
HC 02 Box 7193
Paxson, Ak. 99586
checks payable to: Gin Gin
200
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