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Sled Dogs Alpine Course Crew
In 1988 a
group of enthusiastic volunteers assembled to work as the
Ladies’ Technical Course Crew for Olympic Winter Games in Calgary. High
winds and higher temperatures created huge challenges for the entire
Organizing Committee and consequently crews worked around the clock to
get races off. The Course Crew determined that they were being worked
like “dogs”.
The analogy morphed into that of a Siberian Husky; a breed known for its loyalty, intelligence, speed, endurance and its preference for the outdoors - also its ability to work hard and haul a lot of stuff. The Sled Dogs were born and quickly defined themselves by their work ethic and their ability to enjoy the festivities and when necessary, create them.
Today, the
Alberta Sled
Dogs are recognized
throughout ski racing circles as the volunteers corps of the Lake
Louise Winterstart World Cup who come together to ensure the Men’s and
Ladies’ races go off without a hitch.
The essence of a Sled Dog
is captured in our brand. First and foremost he has a sparkle in his
eye, a little bit of an attitude, confident, that “relish in the face
of adversity” kind of a look. He is ready for the task at hand with his
belt, drill and shovel at the ready as well a frosty beverage for the
end of the day.
Being a Sled Dog is no ordinary volunteer job - work hard, play hard is the credo. The friendships, the laughs and the experience make it all worth while.
For some history about World Cup and Olypmic ski racing in Alberta and the genesis of the Sled Dogs, check out George Motter's Thirty years at the Lake. This seems to be a work in progress. For current goings on, look to Craig Smith's Sled Dog Blog
We'll be adding more about the Sled Dogs in the weeks and months to come. At lest we have a "start".
| Lake Louise Volunteers:
Here's your Sled
Dog Guide to the 2009
Winterstart World Cup. Everything you need to know to make "the Lake" your happy place. |
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