Canberra Sled Dog Classic - 21st-22nd August

[idigadog]

CANBERRA SLED DOG CLASSIC

There’s more to this weekend than just the election.

So if you are looking for something more exciting to do, something to thrill the kids, if you have them, the Canberra Sled Dog Classic Races are on both days at Kowen Forest. This is now a World Cup event.

The 4 dog teams start at 7am which makes it a bleary eyed start, but if you sleep in and can’t get out until 8 or 9am you will still catch some fast and furious action. But its all done by about 10.30-ish.

Stroll around the campsite to see the pups relaxing after their race and grab a bacon and egg roll from the café together with a qualified barista-made coffee.

Not a morning person? Then why not come out at 5pm on Saturday and watch the 6 and 8 dog teams preparing for their night run and see them speed off into the forest under lights at 6pm.

It’s fast, it’s noisy and the dogs love it!

Kowen Forest is located off Sutton Rd towards the Queanbeyan end. Once through the gate (gold coin donation to ARF) it is about 5 km into the forest. The road is good and signposted.

[trifecta]

Thanks for reminding me! I have been as a spectator before & it is an awesome sight!

Some great photo opportunities for enthusiasts too

[idigadog]

Might see you there then Trifecta ;) Come and say hello!

[idigadog]

For those interested in having a look at photos from the Canberra Sleddog Classic, go to Andrew Trousdell's site at http://jirrupin.smugmug.com/Sports and click on the links Some nice shots of the Idigadog kids throughout!