Animoosh Skijor 12K
The Marquette General Health System Noquemanon Ski Marathon would like to introduce the “Wild Side of the Noque” on Sunday, January 29, 2012. We would like to showcase Marquette General Cancer Center, an affiliate of the McLaren Cancer Institute World Championship Snow Bike 25K and the Animoosh Skijor 12K.
Registration for both races start at $30 by Dec 31, $35 by Jan 27, $40 by Jan 28.
All registered participants to receive a metal
MGHS Noquemanon Water Bottle. Registration will open on December 1st.
10 am Forestville start.
Sponsored by Marquette
General Cancer Center, an affiliate of the McLaren Cancer Institute and Dr. Tim’s Pet Food. Teams sent out in 30 second interval. Cap of
50 teams. Male and female divisions with one and two dog options.
Two overall Male and Female winners.
Animoosh Skijor Entry Form here or register online at our registration page.
Directions to Forestville: Follow Wright street north off of US 41 for approximately one mile to Forestville Road. Turn left. Follow Forestville road for 3 miles. Watch for railroad tracks to the right. Turn right and cross tracks. Immediately turn left for trailhead, restroom and parking. Follow signs.
A Note from the Noquemanon Trail Network
Skijoring is not new to our Nordic trail system but its popularity is growing in our dog-friendly community. Skijoring is accomplished when one or two dogs pull a cross-country skier. As you can imagine this involves an increase in speed. With the lines and the dogs come added responsibilities for the dog owners. To make skijouring and skiing with your dog a safe, positive experience for all users of the trail, NTN has established on-trail guidelines.
On-Trail Guidelines
1. Doggy Trail Pass required for all dogs. $1 per day or $10 for a season pass. Humans must purchase a day pass or seasonal membership pass.
- Dogs are allowed on designated trails only: Animoosh, Noque (Grand Central Station to CR 510, and Forestville Trailhead to Tourist Park), Waaban, GooKooKoo and Mukwa. These are identified on the trails by a blue dog symbol next to the trail name.
- Remove feces from public areas and trails. Do your part to remove others if left behind as well.
- Keep the dogs under control. Be able to stop your dogs within a reasonable distance.
- Be certain your dogs do not hinder the movement of other skiers. Please discourage your dog from approaching other skiers. Be sensitive to the fact some people have allergies or are afraid of animals.
As all users prepare for the snowy trails be courteous to other trail users. When approaching another skier from behind, call "Trail" and "On your right (or left)". If being passed, move to one side. By following these guidelines and trail etiquette, we’ll keep users safe and smiling while enjoying the trails. Thanks!!
