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.
BOOTS, SKIS AND MULCH
BANFF MOUNTAIN WEAR & TECNICA BOOTSToday, Thursday October 15th, is last day to place your order for the TECNICA Agent AT Touring boot at $425 plus GST. Please call Banff Mountain Wear at 403.760.7601 to get your boots. Thanks again to Pat for his support of The Sled Dogs!SKIS & STUFF 
Part II of The Banff Alpine Racers Ski Swap takes place Saturday in Banff at the Mount Norquay Day Lodge. Consignment begins Friday evening and runs through the next morning before the doors open for sales in the afternoon. Sale: October 17th, 2 pm to 9 pm; Early Bird : 1 pm to 2 pm ***
Consignment: Friday 5 to 9; Saturday 9 to Noon *** Early Bird tickets are available 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.
TREE PARTY
Next Saturday, October 24th, a pack of Dogs is gathering in the Inglewood district of Calgary to harvest this year's suppy of spruce boughs and mulch and we need you help. Please RSVP to thesleddogs@telus.net if you are available. An email broadcast with exact rendezvous time and location is forthcoming - things will kick off at 9. Thanks for you help on this project - many hands make light work.
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