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词条 Montana Race to the Sky
释义

  1. History

  2. Structure and route

  3. Winners

  4. See also

  5. External Links

  6. References

The Race to the Sky is a long-distance sled dog race held annually in Montana. There are several divisions offered at different distances. The longest race was originally a {{convert|500|mi|adj=on}} race but is currently {{convert|350|mi}}. It is a qualifying race for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and is sometimes called "The Iditarod of the Lower 48."[1]

History

The race was first held in 1986 and was a 500 mile competition called the Governor's Cup Sled Dog Race. From the outset, it was a qualifying race for the Iditarod. In 1989, the race organizers incorporated as Montana Sled Dog, LLC, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.[2] That year, the race was temporarily renamed the Montana Centennial Sled Dog Race, honoring the centennial of Montana statehood.[1] After that, it was called the Race to the Sky and other races with shorter distances were added to the program.[1] The 500 mile format was the longest United States sled dog race outside of Alaska.[2] A {{convert|250|mi|adj=on}} race was added in 1991, raised to 300 miles from 1993 to 1996.[6] In 1997, the 500-mile race became a 350-mile race.[3] The shorter race became {{convert|200|mi}} for a time,[6] and then a {{convert|100|mi|adj=on}} race for adult competitors and a 100-mile race for youth competitors were offered.[9]

The race commemorates the World War II sled dog training camp that operated about 15 miles west of Helena, Montana, the Camp Rimini War Dog Reception and Training Center. The facility trained as many as 800 sled dogs as war dogs for a potential invasion of Norway, a plan that ultimately did not materialize. Instead, the sled dogs were assigned to search and rescue missions in Greenland, Canada and Alaska. Pack dogs were also trained at the facility and about 125 soldiers were taught mushing skills to become drivers.[1]

Structure and route

The first leg of the 350-mile race begins with an official start at the site of former Camp Rimini, near Rimini, Montana and ends near Exit 138 of Interstate 15 at Elk Park near Butte, Montana.[4][5] The following day, the mushers and dogs are transported to Lincoln, Montana and the race restarts at that location. The 100-mile race also begins in Lincoln and finishes at Seeley Lake, Montana.[5] The 350-mile race competitors continue past Seeley Lake to a turn-around point at Owl Creek, where they return to Seeley Lake and then to Lincoln to finish.[6]

There are a number of checkpoints along the way where the dog teams stop for examination and spectators can view the progress of the race.[7] The specialized veterinary care for the competition dogs is provided by veterinarians who are part of the International Sled Dog Veterinary Medical Association. The 2014 race raised funds to support the United States War Dog Association[8]

Participants in the Race to the Sky qualify to compete in the Iditarod.[3]

Winners

Race to the Sky winners of 300, 350 or 500 mile race. Hometown and location information given for the year of their win.

Year MusherDistance Hometown Notes Time Cite
1986 Linwood Fiedler500|mi}}[3]
1987 Mark Nordman500|mi}}[3]
1988 Linwood Fiedler500|mi}}[3]
1989 Greg Swingley (1)500|mi}}Doug Swingley's brother[2]
1990Dean Osmar500|mi}}[3]
1991 Doug Swingley500|mi}}Lincoln, MontanaFour-time Iditarod winner: 1995, 1999, 2000 and 2001.[9][10]
1992 Greg Swingley (2)500|mi}}[11]
1993 Robin Jacobson500|mi}}[3]
1994 Jesse Royer500|mi}}Age 17 at time of win, youngest winner[12]
1995 Maria Hayashida500|mi}}[11]
1996 Cliff Roberson (1)500|mi}}[11]
1997 Cliff Roberson (2)350|mi}}[11]
1998 Christian Clarc350|mi}}[11]
1999 Jean LaCroix350|mi}}[11]
2000Butch Parr350|mi}}[11]
2001Sarah Spinola350|mi}}[11]
2002Harmony Kanavle350|mi}}[11]
2003Jason Barron350|mi}}[3]
2004John Barron350|mi}}[3]
2005Cancelled due to lack of snow and icy conditions[3][11]
2006John Barron (2)350|mi}}[3]
2007 Mark Stamm350|mi}}[11]
2008Tom Thurston350|mi}}[11]
2009 Mark Stamm (2)350|mi}}[11]
2010 Rick Larson350|mi}}[7]
2011 Curt Perano350|mi}}Finished with 11 dogs[13]
2012 Warren Palfrey350|mi}}Quesnel, BC, CanadaFinished with 12 dogs[14]
2013 Alea Robinson350|mi}}Age 17 at time of win, second youngest winner49:37:00[15]
2014Jenny Greger350|mi}}Bozeman, MT18-year-old winner, finished with 9 dogs[16]
2015 Jesse Royer (2)300|mi}}[17]
2016 Jesse Royer (3)300|mi}}First three time winner[18]

See also

{{Commons|Mushing}}
  • List of sled dog races
  • Dog sled
  • Sled dog
  • Devil's Brigade

External Links

  • Official site

References

1. ^1 2 {{cite web|url=http://racetothesky.org/race-history/ |title=Race History | Race to the Sky – Montana's Premier Sled Dog Races |publisher=Racetothesky.org |date=2013-10-17 |accessdate=2014-02-23}}
2. ^1 {{cite news|author=Lloyd, Barbara|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1992/02/09/sports/sled-dog-racing-a-race-to-the-big-sky-complete-with-sled-dogs.html |title=A Race to the Big Sky, Complete With Sled Dogs - New York Times |location=Montana |publisher=Nytimes.com |date=1992-02-09 |accessdate=2014-02-23}}
3. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 {{cite web|url=http://www.xtradog.com/dogucation-education-zone/dog-events-activities/2010-race-to-the-sky.html |title=The Race to the Sky is happening this month |publisher=Xtradog.com |accessdate=2014-02-23}}
4. ^{{cite web|author=MDT Web Administrators, 10/15/2013 |url=http://mdt.mt.gov/travinfo/maps/montana_map.shtml |title=Montana State Highway Map 2013-2014 |publisher=Mdt.mt.gov |date=2013-10-15 |accessdate=2014-02-23}}
5. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://racetothesky.org/program/ |title=Race Schedule | Race to the Sky – Montana's Premier Sled Dog Races |publisher=Racetothesky.org |date=2013-10-17 |accessdate=2014-02-23}}
6. ^{{cite web|url=http://racetothesky.org/race-routemap/ |title=Race Route/Map | Race to the Sky – Montana's Premier Sled Dog Races |publisher=Racetothesky.org |date=2013-10-17 |accessdate=2014-02-23}}
7. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://www.greatfallstribune.com/article/20140202/LIFESTYLE01/302020002/Winter-Adventures-Race-Sky |author=Madison, Erin |title=Winter Adventures: Race to the Sky |publisher=Great Falls Tribune |date=2013-02-02 |accessdate=2014-02-24}}
8. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.kpax.com/news/race-to-the-sky-celebrates-honors-war-dogs-/ |title=Race To The Sky celebrates, honors "war dogs" | KPAX.com | Missoula, Montana |publisher=KPAX.com |accessdate=2014-02-23 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140304212306/http://www.kpax.com/news/race-to-the-sky-celebrates-honors-war-dogs-/ |archivedate=2014-03-04 |df= }}
9. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.adn.com/2010/02/26/1160378/outsider-gets-inside-track.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-08-04 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101109031757/http://www.adn.com/2010/02/26/1160378/outsider-gets-inside-track.html |archivedate=2010-11-09 |df= }}
10. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.zoominfo.com/CachedPage/?archive_id=0&page_id=1811607953&page_url=//www.alaskanet.com/Tourism/Activities/iditarod/mushers/s.html&page_last_updated=2012-01-29T19:15:59&firstName=Doug&lastName=Swingley |title=ZoomInfo Cached Page |publisher=Zoominfo.com |accessdate=2014-02-23}}
11. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 {{cite web|author=Our Dogs Publishing |url=http://www.ourdogs.co.uk/News/2010/Mar2010/News120310/montana.htm |title=Race to the Sky 350 Mile Sled Dog Race |publisher=Ourdogs.co.uk |accessdate=2014-02-24}}
12. ^{{cite web|url=http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/teenage-musher-from-alaska-wins-montana-s-race-to-the/article_c3444c26-754f-11e2-8406-0019bb2963f4.html |title=Teenage musher from Alaska wins Montana's Race to the Sky |publisher=Missoulian.com |date=2013-02-12 |accessdate=2014-02-23}}
13. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.xtradog.com/dogucation-education-zone/dog-events-activities/2011-race-to-the-sky.html |title=2011 Race to the Sky has been won |publisher=Xtradog.com |accessdate=2014-02-24}}
14. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://www.xtradog.com/dogucation-education-zone/dog-events-activities/2012-race-to-the-sky.html |title=The 2012 Race To The Sky, Montana |publisher=Xtradog.com |accessdate=2014-02-23}}
15. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.sleddogcentral.com/results13/lower48/west/lincoln_mt.htm |title=Sled Dog Central 2013: Race to the Sky Results |publisher=Sled Dog Central |accessdate=2014-02-24}}
16. ^{{cite web|author=Briggeman, Kim |url=http://helenair.com/news/local/teen-conquers-heavy-snowstorm-wins-race-to-the-sky/article_d6165528-9935-11e3-b4ef-0019bb2963f4.html |title=Teen conquers heavy snowstorm, wins Race to the Sky |publisher=Helenair.com |date=2014-02-19 |accessdate=2014-02-23}}
17. ^{{Cite web|url=http://missoulian.com/news/local/darby-s-royer-wins-race-to-the-sky-for-record/article_ef3ecb5e-b004-5144-aa45-ed566b599bba.html|title=Darby's Royer wins Race to the Sky for record 3rd time|last=BRIGGEMAN|first=KIM|website=missoulian.com|access-date=2016-03-27}}
18. ^{{Cite web|url=http://racetothesky.org/|title=Race to the Sky – Montana's Premier Sled Dog Races|website=racetothesky.org|access-date=2016-03-26}}
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