Pagosa PAW Dog Sled and canine ski- jouring races this weekend!
February 25-26, 2012

The race is on. Come join the Pagosa Nordic Club and Colorado Mountain Mushers for the 2nd Annual Pagosa Paw on February 25th and 26th – this weekend! This winter dog sports event includes spectacular dog sled racing combined with Nordic skiing. Races start at 9AM both days and include a 6-dog/ 6 mile sled race; 4-dog/4-mile sled race; 3-mile skijor race (dog pulls you on skis); 3-mile cani-cross race (dog pulls you on snowshoes) and 3-mile freight event. (simulates a trapline where dogs pick up weight at various points and haul back to the start) There is also a sportsman class offering a1-mile course for those who want to try the sport of racing with your dog. Dogs love this event and yours will too. CASH PRIZES are awarded for competitive entries (based on a combined score for racing both days) and ribbons for sportsman participants along with a drawing for additional prizes.
Races will be held at the Kuhn Ranch in Pagosa Springs located eight miles north on Piedra Road from US Hwy 160. Look for the red barn at Roush Drive. The Kuhn Ranch provides a great venue for racers and spectators,with excellent views of the entire course with Pagosa Peak as the backdrop.    To register call Jennifer Martin @ 264-9358 or visitcolomtnmushers.org.