THE SLED DOG BLOG: IT'S HERE!

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.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

IT'S HERE!

Welcome to The Sled Dog Blog the new home for all things Sled Dog: Lake Louise Winterstart World Cup news, plannning for 2010 Olympic Winter Games and other alpine racing info.

The weather is cooling off here in the Foothills of the Rockies. Leaves are beginning to turn and the first work party of the fall is this weekend at the Lake. Thanks to everyone who has volunteered their time to help out.

Summer was quiet on the work front, however a great time was had by all at the 1st Annual Dog Day Afternoon at the Calgary Stampede. Thirty four of the Greatest Volunteers on The World came out on Friday July 10th to enjoy friends and sunshine at the Greatest Outdoor Show On Earth.

Not only was the local contingent well represented at Dog Day but also Kingston, Ottawa and Vancouver as Doug Campbell, Andy Wolff and Carleigh Whitman joined us!