SLED DOGS

In 1988 a group of enthusiastic volunteers assembled to work as the Ladies’ Technical Course Crew for Olympic Winter Games in Calgary. High winds and higher temperatures created huge challenges for the entire Organizing Committee and consequently crews worked around the clock to get races off. The Course Crew determined that they were being worked like “dogs”.

The analogy morphed into that of a Siberian Husky; a breed known for its loyalty, intelligence, speed, endurance and its preference for the outdoors - also its ability to work hard and haul a lot of stuff. The Sled Dogs were born and quickly defined themselves by their work ethic and their ability to enjoy the festivities and when necessary, create them.

The essence of a Sled Dog is captured in our brand. First and foremost he has a sparkle in his eye, a little bit of an attitude, confident, that “relish in the face of adversity” kind of a look. He is ready for the task at hand with his belt, drill and shovel at the ready as well a frosty beverage for the end of the day.

Today The Sled Dogs are recognized throughout ski racing circles as the volunteers corps of the Lake Louise Winterstart World Cup who come together to ensure the Men’s and Ladies’ races go off without a hitch.

Being a Sled Dog is no ordinary volunteer job - work hard, play hard is the credo. The friendships, the laughs and the experience make it all worth while.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

BOOTS, GEAR AND VANOC

With Thanksgiving upon us the ski season kicks into first gear this weekend in the Bow Valley.

October 3rd - Lake Louise Mountain Resort

SKIS & STUFF

The Banff Alpine Racers Ski Swap takes place Saturday in Canmore at the old SAAN store on Main. Consignment begins Friday evening and runs through the next morning before the doors open for sales in the afternoon.

The Swap is a great place to pick up a pair of race boards for slipping around the race track, to find some great deals on clothing and equipment for your kids as well as a place to move some of that surplus gear that maybe filling up your garage.


CANMORE SKI SWAP – 710 Main Street

Sale: October 10th, 2 pm to 9 pm

Early Bird Sale: 1 pm to 2 pm ***

Consignment: Friday 5 to 9; Saturday 9 to Noon


*** Early Bird tickets are available Saturday morning during Consignment. Tickets are limited to 100 per day at cost of $10 per person and allow you in the door 1 hour before the public sale begins.

Remember if you cannot make it this weekend, Banff Alpine does it all over again next Saturday at Mount Norquay.

TECNICA BOOTS @ BANFF MOUNTAIN WEAR

If you are out and about in the Bow Valley this weekend don’t forget the great boot offer from our friends at BANFF MOUNTAIN WEAR.

Thursday October 15th is the deadline to place your order for the TECNICA Agent AT Touring boot at $425 plus GST.

Located in The Cascade Plaza, on Wolf Street just east of Bear Street, the store is open 7 days a week for your convenience. If you would like to learn more about the boot or book a fitting appoitnment please call 403.760.7601.

Thanks to Pat Gillespie, the man at BANFF MOUNTAIN WEAR, for his support of The Sled Dogs!

VANOC

There has been a great amount of confusion around the arrival process at The Games in February. Here is the skinny, once and for all.

The day that you have indicated as your first available will be spent in training. Your accommodation will be available to you the night before. Thus if you designated February 6th as your first day, your room awaits the 5th. Training occurs on the 6th as noted followed by your first day on skis, in this example, February 7th.

FACEBOOK

The Sled Dogs are now on Facebook. Looking for a place to post pictures, swap stories or find someone to car pool with from your hometown or the Calgary Airport? Get yourself a Facebook account and the find the Sled Dog Alpine Club today.
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