Bachelor Butte Dog Derby – 2020

Sponsored By

Pacific Sled Dog and Skijoring Association — PSDSA

Race Details

The Bachelor Butte Dog Derby is a return to racing sled dogs in the Cascade Mountains near Bend, Oregon.  This is an opportunity to experience the splendor of the Cascades and contest one’s dog team on world class terrain.   The courses will be challenging and the classes offered somewhat nostalgic.

Class Description

• The 1.5 mile course is an out-and-back trail though short it is still challenging as far as hill climbing.  It is geared for anyone with just a few dogs; kids and adults;  Skis or sled.   1.5 mile course map
• The 5-mile course is  loop that features some climbing; tight, downhill turns, a mile long straight-away.  This will be a 5-dog maximum for sprint teams and a separate 1 or 2-dog ski-jor event.  5 mile course map
• The  9 mile course follows the 5-mile, with a challenging 4 mile loop tacked on. We also offer a 9-mile advanced skijor race.  9 mile course map
• Mid-distance drivers will enjoy the 7-dog 15-mile class, set to be in line with other mid-6 or 8 dog events in the Pacific Northwest.  15 mile course map
• Stage race for 7-13 Dogs (25 miles/day) pool of 15 dogs.  Each day’s trail will be the same 25 mile trail staged from the Wanoga Sno-Park.  25 mile course map

Race Schedule

Stage racers ONLY will start on Friday afternoon, then on Saturday and Sunday all classes will run starting at 8:30am.

Friday

3:00 PM Drivers’ Meeting

4:00 PM Stage Start

4:30-6:00 PM   An informal gathering, packet pickup available at Wanoga Sno-Park for non-stage racers.  Come early and help get the stage racers on the trail.  Stay for social gathering.

Saturday & Sunday

If the weather and trail conditions warrant it, all classes will be started consecutively – all teams may be on trail at the same time.  Water and prep your dogs for racing before the Drivers’ Meeting.

7:30 AM Drivers’ Meeting

8:30 AM 

• Stage
• 15-Mile Mid
• 9-Mile Sled/Ski
• 5-Mile Sled/Ski

11:30 AM

• 1.5-Mile Sled/Ski

Saturday Only

12:30 PM  An informal musher potluck held in the parking lot after the sprint races are completed.  Bring whatever food you’d like to share, and something to grill.  A chair, some music, whatever you can contribute to set the mood for the very casual “last snow race of the season” afternoon affair.

Sunday Only

12:30 PM  A hot lunch hosted by the local snowmobile club, Moon Country Snowbusters, will be offered in the warming hut immediately following the end of all races. Cash donations accepted for lunch.

1:00 PM Awards ceremony