| 2019_denali_double_-_rules.pdf |
| 2019_denali_doubles_-_application.pdf |
Musher Information
TRAIL:
The race start will be at the Cantwell end of the highway, and we are planning for the start line to be at the “Closed for Winter” sign.
The race turn-around is expected to be at approximately Mile 17 Denali Highway (25 miles east of Maclaren Checkpoint). The trail will cross BLM property for less than one mile during the turnaround and will be very clearly marked. All markers will be retrieved by race personnel after the last team makes the turn-around.
*No stopping/straw/feeding is allowed on the BLM property.*
Please be sure any stopping/straw/feeding only be used within the State of Alaska DOT right of way.
TRAIL MILEAGE:
Start to Alpine (mile marker 68): 62 miles
Alpine to Maclaren (mile marker 42): 26 miles
Loop turnaround & back to Maclaren: 50 miles
Maclaren to Finish at Alpine: 26 miles
Total Mileage: 165 miles
MUSHER MEETING:
**Musher #1 must be present at the meeting.**
Location: Race start / "Closed for Winter" sign.
Time: 10:00am
Please arrive with the rules read and understood. The meeting will be very short. All questions should be emailed in advance of the musher meeting.
WATER:
Cold water will be available at all checkpoints.
DROP DOGS:
You are required to have drop cables suitable for dogs left at checkpoints during the race. The Race Committee will provide a picket chain with no “drops” on it for dogs left by any teams during the event.
Adequate food and straw must be provided by mushers for layover dogs.
MUSHER BANQUET: There will be a Breakfast Banquet at Alpine Creek Lodge on Wednesday, March 27th at 10:00am. This is an all-you-can eat breakfast and is free for mushers. All others are $10/each.
PURSE:
Winning team is guaranteed $1,000.
The race start will be at the Cantwell end of the highway, and we are planning for the start line to be at the “Closed for Winter” sign.
The race turn-around is expected to be at approximately Mile 17 Denali Highway (25 miles east of Maclaren Checkpoint). The trail will cross BLM property for less than one mile during the turnaround and will be very clearly marked. All markers will be retrieved by race personnel after the last team makes the turn-around.
*No stopping/straw/feeding is allowed on the BLM property.*
Please be sure any stopping/straw/feeding only be used within the State of Alaska DOT right of way.
TRAIL MILEAGE:
Start to Alpine (mile marker 68): 62 miles
Alpine to Maclaren (mile marker 42): 26 miles
Loop turnaround & back to Maclaren: 50 miles
Maclaren to Finish at Alpine: 26 miles
Total Mileage: 165 miles
MUSHER MEETING:
**Musher #1 must be present at the meeting.**
Location: Race start / "Closed for Winter" sign.
Time: 10:00am
Please arrive with the rules read and understood. The meeting will be very short. All questions should be emailed in advance of the musher meeting.
WATER:
Cold water will be available at all checkpoints.
DROP DOGS:
You are required to have drop cables suitable for dogs left at checkpoints during the race. The Race Committee will provide a picket chain with no “drops” on it for dogs left by any teams during the event.
Adequate food and straw must be provided by mushers for layover dogs.
MUSHER BANQUET: There will be a Breakfast Banquet at Alpine Creek Lodge on Wednesday, March 27th at 10:00am. This is an all-you-can eat breakfast and is free for mushers. All others are $10/each.
PURSE:
Winning team is guaranteed $1,000.
