RACE RESULTS 2005
*ALL photos on this page © Joy's Sled Dog Photos*
we've received overwhelming requests from friends and family to post our race results & photos... so here they are!
Note: These photos are posted on this website with permission from Joy's Sled Dog Photos
*click on link to see the complete race results & times*
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Empire Sled Dog Race Solon Springs, WI |
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January 22 - 23, 2005 |
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Six - Dog Class 24 miles each day |
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Place |
Musher |
Saturday |
Sunday |
TOTAL time |
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14th |
Aaron Harwood |
3:02:44 |
2:14:31 |
5:17:15 |
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17th |
Natalie Harwood |
3:12:54 |
2:20:33 |
5:33:27 |
**Saturday's run was thru 10" of fresh snow, and as the race was running more snow was falling! It was beautiful, but a tough trail. Overnight the temps dropped well below zero and the trail firmed up to make Sunday's run much faster and fun for the dogs. Both teams ran very well and finished happy.**
Aaron's team with Vail & Luna in lead, followed by Boomer & Tenzing, Elpha & Chester
Natalie's Team with Memphis & Gus in lead, followed by Miami & Zeus, Matty & Diego
Memphis & Gus in lead on Natalie's team
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Flambeau International Sled Dog Classic Park Falls, WI |
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January 29 & 30, 2005 |
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6 dog Pro Class 18.5 miles each day |
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Place |
Musher |
Saturday |
Sunday |
TOTAL time |
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7th |
Aaron Harwood |
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1:41:44 |
1:41:44 |
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8th |
Natalie Harwood |
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1:45:41 |
1:45:41 |
**NOTE: race marshal elected to throw out all Saturday race times due to trail problems for all teams
& mushers. Sunday was a great day to run dogs. While both days
were a bit "warm" the dogs did well.
Aaron's Team with Vail & Luna in lead, followed
by Boomer & Tenzing, Lhotse & Chester
Natalie's Team with Gus & Memphis in lead, followed by Miami & Caly, Matty & Diego
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Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race Bayfield, WI |
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February 5 & 6, 2005 http://www.bayfield.org/visitor/2005%20sled%20dog%20sunday%20finals.pdf Six - Dog Class approx. 33 miles each day
* Natalie had major leader issues at this race, Gus didn't want to run in the heat--he knew better! Saturday race temps rose to 57 degrees by time the runs were finished!! Sunday started in the 40's but dropped to upper 20's by the end. The trail was slushy and difficult for the dogs to run on, but as the temps dropped trail conditions and dog/musher morale improved to make the race finish a good one. On a positive note: Natalie's team was brought in by her 2 yearling leaders the last 1.5 miles on Sunday--way to go Memphis & Miami!! Sorry! No photos from this race.... Aaron's Team with Vail &
Luna in lead, followed by Boomer & Tenzing, Lhotse & Chester
Elton Ender Elton,WI March 12, 2005 We didn't get any "official" results from this race... It was a sprint run 6.5 miles, which is short for our teams! Both of us ran 8 dog teams and had a lot of fun--which is all that matters! The dogs were a bit confused as to why they were running so fast and why we stopped so soon! They were just getting warmed up when it was all over. We were fortunate enough to get some awesome photos though, courtesy of Joy's Sled Dog Photos again. This was our final event for this winter, and we are looking forward to summer and thinking already about next season!
Aaron with Luna & Vail in lead, followed by Boomer & Tenzing, Raven & Gus, Lhotse & Chester Natalie
with Memphis & Vail in lead, followed by Zeus & Caly, Samurai
& Elpha, Matty & Diego
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