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.

Monday, December 28, 2009

Got Pictures?

Do you have photos from this year's World Cup? Are you looking for a place to share them? Try our new page on Facebook: The Sled Dogs. All you need is your own account to become a fan and share your pics, your stories, your news with your fellow Sled Dogs.

Thanks to Michel Landry for this great picture of the Ladies Podium on December 5th.

Maria Reisch (GER), Lindsay Vonn (USA), Emily Brydon (CAN)

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Wednesday, December 9, 2009

ACA Applauds Volunteer Effort

CALGARY, AB (December 8, 2009) - Alpine Canada Alpin (ACA) is applauding the efforts of hundreds of volunteers following the completion of two weeks of World Cup ski racing in Lake Louise.

ACA President Gary Allan praised the Race Organizing Committee and all event volunteers, adding that the 2009 Bombardier Lake Louise Winterstart was one of the most successful ever both on and off the race hill.

"Thanks to the tireless work of the Sled Dogs, as Lake Louise volunteers are known, the World Cup speed season is off to a successful start. Their effort is the driving force of ski racing in Canada and has provided a boost to our teams as this important season gets underway," Allan said.

"I would also like to thank Bombardier for once again presenting the opening World Cup races of the season at Lake Louise as well as the support of all our partners and the cooperation of the Chateau Lake Louise and Lake Louise Ski Area," he added.

For the second time in the history of Word Cup ski racing in Lake Louise, Canadians achieved three podium results. Manuel Osborne-Paradis (Vancouver, BC) won the men's super-G while Emily Brydon (Fernie, BC) finished second and then third in consecutive ladies downhill races.

Off the hill, Minister of State (Sport) Gary Lunn announced on Sunday that that the Government of Canada will provide funding of $250,000 to Alpine Canada Alpin for the 2009 Bombardier Lake Louise Winterstart World Cup through Sport Canada's Hosting Program.

The volunteer effort continues in Lake Louise this week, with the opening Northwest Funds Coupe Nor-Am Cup races.
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