UPCOMING SNDD EVENTS
* NEXT SNDD MEETING, TBD <——-More Info!
WINTER , 2025
•JAN 31 - FEB 2, 2025 – SNDD Chester Sled Dog Race, Chester, Ca
•Spring 2025 –
•Summer, 2025 –
• Sept, 2025 – Fun Run ()
October, 2025
• SNDD FALL MEETING, Sunday after Mushing Clinic
• TBD 2025 – SNDD Mushing Clinic (Location: Chester, Ca)
November, 2025
• – Fun Run
WINTER , 2026
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SNDD Chester Sled Dog Race, Chester, Ca
SNDD Chester Sled Dog Race, Chester, Ca
MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION
Annual Mushing Clinic
November, 2023
•11/4-5 – SNDD Mushing Clinic
Location - Chester Race Site
MORE INFO
CLUB MEETING TO FOLLOW SHORTLY AFTER CLINIC ON SUNDAY
Chester Winterfest Sled Dog Race
Come join us for our annual sled dog races!
Chester, California
MEET THE MUSHERS & THEIR DOGS!
FRIDAY EVENING 7-8 Pm Mandatory for all Mushers - Location TBD
Download the entry form here!
Chester Sled Dog Race 2023
Lodging update for Chester..
Antlers Motel 530-258-2722
Mention you are a musher and get a discount rate of $125 per night.
Pet friendly rooms with $25 fee
Timber House Lodge and Lake Almanor Lodge
Pet Friendly Rooms - Reservations online
The restaurant Timber House and Brewery is open again!!!
Best Western Rose Quartz Inn 530-258-2002
$125 per night.
St Bernard Lodge 530-258-3382
Kokanee Lodge / Carsons Chalet 800-210-70200
SNDD Fun Run
November 19/20 SNDD weekend training event near
Minden in the Johnson Lane OHV park area.
This area has a TON of trails, for all sorts of mileages (past 20 miles if desired). It is easy to get to being right off of 395, about 30 minutes south of Carson City.
Click link for directions and more information
Annual Mushing Clinic
This weekend event is an opportunity to have hands-on mushing training from some of California's top dog drivers & trainers!
You will receive one-on-one personalized training in teaching your dog the basics of pulling in harness, how to safely experiment with different types of equipment (sled, carts, scooters, etc.) and have the opportunity to experience working with trained dog teams in action! Plus group mini seminars to learn even more! All of this is followed up by a wonderful dinner and a chance to mingle amongst everyone for chance to get to know them better.
We supply the equipment - you supply the dogs! All breeds welcome!
COST:
NOVICE $160 per person (includes Saturday night dinner)
Bring a 2nd team member to train with you for an additional $80!!!!!
NEW! ADVANCED $210 per person (includes Saturday night dinner)
Bring a 2nd team member to train with you for an additional $105!!!!!
Space is limited so please register early!
For questions or more information contact:
Hugo Antonucci: phone: 530-299-3512 email: topaza@jps.net
Sierra Nevada Dog Drivers: email sndd@sndd.org
Mushing Clinic - Hobart Mills, CA
Hobart Mills, CA
Nov. 6 & 7, 2021 – Hobart Mills, CA
This weekend event is an opportunity to have hands-on mushing training
from some of California's top dog drivers & trainers! You will receive one-
on-one personalized training in teaching your dog the basics of pulling in
harness, how to safely experiment with different types of equipment (sled,
carts, scooters, etc.) and have the opportunity to experience working with
trained dog teams in action! Plus group mini seminars to learn even more!
All of this is followed up by a wonderful dinner and a chance to mingle
amongst everyone for chance to get to know them better.
Registration: Entry is LIMITED! Registration is mandatory. See form below.
Cost of clinic is $160 per participant (no limit on dogs) $80 for a second team member (includes Saturday night dinner and all events/seminars). Early registration is advised. Students will be sent additional detailed information concerning accommodations, the weekend schedule and what to bring/wear
For questions or more information contact:
Hugo Antonucci:
phone: 530-299-3512
email: topaza@jps.net
Sierra Nevada Dog Drivers:
email sndd@sndd.org
www.sndd.org
Fun Run Camp Out - Chester Race Site
Co Rd 324, Chester, CA 96020
Oct. 16 & 17, 2021
- Chester Race Site –
Just minutes outside Chester, CA
This weekend event is a fun get-together for all levels of
experience. Come run your dogs, meet other mushers, learn more
about the club and sign up for other upcoming events......
Don’t want to camp?
Plenty of places to stay in town or at Cedar Lodge!
We will hook up dogs and run out a few miles.....
And camp out along the trail!
Directions to Chester Race Site –
North end of Lake Almanor on State Highway 36 near junction of Hwy 89
Go south on County Rd 324 just past Cedar Lodge
For questions or more information contact:
Hugo Antonucci:
Phone: (530) 299-3512
Email: topaza@jps.net
Sierra Nevada Dog Drivers:
Email: sndd@sndd.org
Virtual Chester Race
Hi everyone
With concerns regarding COVID I am proposing a Virtual Chester Race.
Here’s how it will work!!!!
4 Dog 4 miles
6 Dog 6 miles
8 Dog 8 miles
Open class anything over 8 dogs 10 miles… NO maximum number dogs.
Each participant runs on the trail of their choice and meets the mileage requirement for their class…must run the same trail each day.
Equipment: Participants can use any of the following: Sled, Cart or Quad. Must be the same each day.
Participant will submit their time and mileage to the Race Secretary each day.
Entry Fee will be $15 per team.
All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation .
The top three finishers in each class will receive a 1st 2nd or 3rd place Certificate.
Welcome Winter Camp Fun Run
- Chester Race Site – Just minutes outside Chester, CA
This weekend event is a fun get-together for all levels of experience. Come run your dogs, meet other mushers, learn more about the club and sign up for other upcoming events......
Don’t want to camp? Plenty of places to stay in town or at Cedar Lodge!
We will hook up dogs and run out a few miles….. And camp out along the trail!
Meet up at the site at 8 AM !
Directions to Chester Race Site – North end of Lake Almanor on State Highway 36 near junction of Hwy 89 Go south on County Rd 324 just past Cedar Lodge
For questions or more information contact:
Hugo Antonucci:
phone: 530-299-3512 email: topaza@jps.net
Sierra Nevada Dog Drivers:
email sndd@sndd.org
Fall Mushing Clinic
Location Chester, CA
Oct. 31 - Nov. 1, 2020 – Chester, CA This weekend event is an opportunity to have hands-on mushing training from some of California's top dog drivers & trainers! You will receive one on-one personalized training in teaching your dog the basics of pulling in harness, how to safely experiment with different types of equipment (sled, carts, scooters, etc.) and have the opportunity to experience working with trained dog teams in action! Plus group mini seminars to learn even more! All of this is followed up by a wonderful dinner and a chance to mingle amongst everyone for chance to get to know them better.
We supply the equipment - you supply the dogs! All breeds welcome!
COST: $160 per person (includes Saturday night dinner) Bring a 2nd team member to train with you for an additional $80!!!!!
Space is limited so please register early!
GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFO
Hugo Antonucci:
phone: 530-299-3512 email: topaza@jps.net
Sierra Nevada Dog Drivers:
email sndd@sndd.org