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


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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.

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Entries can be mailed to:

Taiga Spring Break
HC 02 Box 7193
Paxson, Ak. 99586

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