First Annual Sled Dog and Adventure Symposium
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LOCAL EVENTS & INFORMATION
Welcome to the web site of the Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Association. Our group, which is centred in the Quesnel/Wells area of British Columbia was formally organized in 1994 after successfully staging a mid-distance sled dog race as a demonstration sport during the 1993 Northern B.C. Winter Games. The purposes of the society are:
- The development of the use of dogs as pack and draft animals for sport and companionship through racing, rallies and demonstrations.
- The safe, humane and knowledgeable treatment of dogs when used for these tasks.
- The perpetuation of good sportsmanship among participants.
- To encourage and promote amateur games and events.
- To provide for the recreation of the members and to promote and afford opportunity for friendly activities, especially those involving winter sports and families.
- The dissemination of information to members and the general public.
- To affiliate with other associations having similar objectives.
OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Each year we organize the Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run , and we invite you to learn more about this event by reading the linked pages.
- We are very proud of the fact that we have worked closely with local and provincial government as well as local industry and small business and other recreation groups to develop and promote a unique (in our province) sled dog trail running from Quesnel British Columbia through Wells B.C. to Kruger Lake B.C., a total distance of 180 km (110 miles) one way. This trail is now recognized and designated by the provincial Ministry of Forests, and links with many other routes that provide miles of opportunities for summer and winter backcountry recreation.
- Along with several other community groups, our club has hosted the Katimavik volunteers, a group of Canadian youth between the ages of 17 and 22. We were pleased to be able to provide volunteer opportunities for these exceptional young people who helped with trail development and in staging the Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run.
- Our club meets regularly for social events and training events. Since the inception of our club, we have seen a growth in interest in the use of dogs for both pulling and racing.
- Our club is a member group of Mush With Pride. It is important to us that we do all possible to promote the aims of PRIDE, to ensure the well-being of all animals used in sled dog sports.
We welcome your interest in our club and our activities and look forward to communicating with you.....we welcome your comments and suggestions.
Last updated January 31, 2006