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Sled Dog Races Attracts Hundreds
2004 article in cnywinter magazine
Winona Forest is a popular training and racing ground for sled dogs. An area that boasts the most snow east of the Rockies, draws mushers to the forest from as far as Virginia and the Mid-west. Annual sleddog races such as the Tug Hill Challenge are held December through February at the CCC Camp in Winona Forest. On any given day in the forest wether you would be skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing or camping (yes, camping...in igloos) you may meet with teams of sleddogs training for these events or just out there enjoying their sport. It is an awesome sight that will stop you in your tracks! Please yield their passage ...they are on a mission!
WFRA Workday & Picnic
Annual Membership Meeting & Elections
Saturday, September 19, 2009 9am – 6pm
CCC Camp, County Rte 90, east of Mannsville
Email info@winonaforest.com or contact Carol at 315-599-7181\
Please join us for a great day of work & play. Meet members, officers and trail crew. Enjoy the camaraderie, help make your trails the best that they can be by giving a few hours of your time…. then have lots of good fun & food at the picnic. If you are not a member you are still welcome to join us, meet us & enjoy the forest! RSVP Please! to info@winonaforest.com
Here’s the itinerary!
9am – 12:30 pm TRAIL WORK PARTIES meet at groomer barn 9am for instructions
Please sign up for any of the following work details by emailing to the addresses indicated for each group. Each group will be working on specific trails for their user group. Bring pruners, clippers, lopers, gloves, hand saws etc. Each group will have a leader.
SKIERS: You will be working on ski trails related to the xc ski race courses. Lots to be done!! Sign up for your workgroup at xcskier@winonaforest.com
MUSHERS: PSDC is organizing in cooperation with WFRA musher Director Jason Sperry.
PSDC has a large group attending & will be having their BoD & Annual Meeting the same day!!! Huge fun day !!! Contact PSDC or email musher@winonaforest.com
ATVers: You will be working on ATV related trails. Sign up at atvs@winonaforest.com
SNOWMOBILERS: Routine trail maintainence. Sign up at trails@winonaforest.com
Tractors, carts and other necessary equipment will be available.
1 2:30 pm – 4 pm WFRA PICNIC Bring a dish to pass !!!
WFRA will provide burgers, dogs, rolls, drinks, paper products and condiments. Please let us know what you will bring to avoid duplication at voluteers@winonaforest.com
Volunteers needed: someone to help shop the day before, man the grills & help setup……could use 6 people ! sign up at volunteers@winona forest.com
for “picnic help”
Tables and coolers are needed….can anyone bring one?
Anyone have a volleyball set? Crochet set? Batchee?
Bring your own chairs!
4 pm ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING & ELECTIONS
Agenda & slate for election will be available on the website the week prior to meeting.
We will be voting on bylaw amendments and other current issues. Positions open for nominations or re-election are President, Treasurer, MusherDirector, Equestrian Director and Trail Committee Appointmoint. Anyone interested in any of these positions or nominating someone for these positions should contact vp@winonaforest.com . Nominations will also be taken from the floor.
AFTER THE MEETING
Enjoy the forest! Hike, bike, or ride the trails but if you bring 4 wheelers they have to be parked outside DEC property and ridden on atv trails only. Any questions email info@winonaforest.com
will be posted here as it becomes available
For Musher info Email Jason Sperry at :musher@winonaforest.com
For Race Info Email: musher@winonaforest.com
For Trail Info Email: trails@winonaforest.com
2009 races were a big success!!!! Trails were super, turnout great, weather awesome!
Join us next year for even better events!!
Volunteers needed for musher committee....contact us if you would like to help!
WFRA is a volunteer organization.
Many volunteer hours are donated to make this club possible for skiers, snowmobilers, mushers, ATV's, hunters, campers, walkers, horseback riders and even birdwatchers ! Funding is generated largely by memberships, contributions, fundraisers & state grants. Our trail maintenance crew spends countless hours keeping the Winona Forest trails & recreation areas groomed for you!
If you enjoy the beautiful trails of Winona Forest
Please JOIN NOW !
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