Greetings!
The 2008 Cascade Quest Sled Dog Race will be held the first weekend of February: February 1-3, 2008.
We anticipate a good race and a fun time had by all!
We look forward to your entry and seeing you and your team on race weekend!
Please see the "Class and Format" and "Entry" information tables below for details about this years race.
If you have any questions please CONTACT US!
Sincerely,
The Cascade Quest Race Committee
CLASS AND FORMAT INFORMATION Entry Form Entry Form (Word) Entry Form (PDF) Entry Packet Race Routes
10-16 Dog
200 Mile
Iditarod QualifierThis class is open to a maximum of 16 dogs per team and a minimum of 10 dogs per team, at the start.
The course consists of four (4) legs totaling 200 miles. There are three (3) checkpoints, two (2) of which are remote. To allow mushers better control over their run/rest periods, we are no longer requiring mandatory rests. We now require teams to have a minimum of twelve (12) hours cumulative rest while running the course, rest to be taken at the checkpoints.
The maximum number of allowable dogs at the start may be lowered to 12 prior to race start based on current trail conditions.
6 Dog
75 Mile
Stage RaceThe course consists of three (3) stages over three days, totaling 75 miles. Day one is a 25-mile loop. Day two is a 25-mile run to the historic mining ghost town of Trinity for an overnight. Day three is a 25-mile return route.
6 Dog
50 Mile
Purebreed Stage RaceThis is a new addition for this year’s race, open to teams consisting entirely of purebred dogs. The course consists of two (2) 25-mile stages held over two days. Day one is 25 miles to the historic mining ghost town of Trinity for an overnight. Day two is a 25-mile return route.
This WILL be a timed event.
Merit awards WILL be provided.
There will be NO purse for this event.
2-6 Dog
24 Mile Sporting / Recreation ClassThis class, an enjoyable run for mushers of any skill level, is open for 2-6 dog teams and skijorers. The course consists of two (2) 12 mile stages held over two (2) days, totaling 24 miles. Day one is a 12-mile loop and day two is run the reverse of day one. Teams may run either or both days for the same fee.
This WILL be a timed event.
Merit awards WILL be provided for teams completing both days.
There will be NO purse for this event.
ENTRY INFORMATION
When your entry form is received your name, city, state and class entered will be posted on the “Entrants” page of this website.
Cover Letter
NEW!We do not normally post routes. Routes are sometimes not finalized until days prior to the race due to changing weather and trail conditions, and final routes are therefore disseminated at the mushers meetings. We will however begin posting the various routes we choose from to achieve our mileages for each class. Each route map will include the elevation profile at the bottom. Check back over the coming months as these maps are created and uploaded.
Groomed Trail Map (PDF)
6 Dog 75 Stage 1 (PDF)
6 Dog 75 Stages 2&3 (PDF)
6 Dog Purebreed 50 Stages 1&2 (PDF)