There is nothing in all the world like the loud barking, the jumping, and the general excitement of a dog sled team ready to take off...
Cascade Quest Sled Dog Race February 1-3, 2008 Lake Wenatchee Rec Club, 20 miles NW of Leavenworth WA FREE ADMISSION! Please support our sponsors and local businesses! We support our local Fire District! Please CONTACT US with any questions!
except the silence that immediately descends
when they begin to run in realized bliss!
PLEASE JOIN US!
This event celebrates the Spirit of Community and highlights the love between musher and dogs as they become a team on the trail.
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QUESTIONS
EVENT SCHEDULE
All events take place at the Lake Wenatchee Recreation Club unless otherwise noted.
Schedules and routes may change due to weather and trail conditions.
Up-to-date information will be available at the Lake Wenatchee Recreation Club on race days.
The Cascade Quest also welcomes spectators to observe the teams on the trail
via snowmobile, x-county skis or snowshoes.
Please, for the safety of the teams, be respectful of their space, SLOW DOWN and share the trail!
| Friday, February 1st | Event | Description |
| All Day | Meet the Mushers | Take advantage of this opportunity to meet mushers and dogs and talk shop! |
| 10am | 6 Dog Stage Race Start | These 6 dog teams will begin leg one of their race, a rugged and beautiful 25 mile run that will bring them back to the Rec club to overnight. |
| 2pm | 16 dog 200 mile Iditarod Qualifier Race Start | These teams will begin their race with 50 miles of mountainous trail leading to their Stonewater Ranch Checkpoint. They will then continue on for 150 miles, traveling through the Rec Club and Trinity Checkpoints and a finish at the Rec Club. |
| TBA | Visit a Checkpoint | Greet the teams as they arrive, warm up at the community bonfire and marshmallow roast! Location TBA. |
| Saturday, February 2nd |
Event | Description |
| All Day | Meet the Mushers | Take advantage of this opportunity to meet mushers and dogs and talk shop! |
| All Day | Snowshoe Demos and Races | Join Leavenworth Mountain Sports for snowshoe fun at the Cascade Quest! Complimentary snowshoe demos will be available and don't miss out on the kids' snowshoe races! There will also be x-country ski and snowshoe rental package give-aways! |
| 8am-Noon | LWRC Pancake Breakfast | The Lake Wenatchee Recreation Club will hold their annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Feb 2. Support the LWRC and get your day off to a great start with a hot, delicious breakfast for $5. |
| 9am | Sporting/Recreation Class Start | Coming Soon |
| NOON-3PM | LWRC Lunch | Support the LWRC - just stop in for a hot lunch between race starts. |
| 2pm | 6 dog Purebred Start | Coming Soon |
| 4pm | 6 dog Stage Race Re-start | Coming Soon |
| Sunday, February 3rd |
Event | Description |
| All Day | Meet the Mushers | Take advantage of this opportunity to meet mushers and dogs and talk shop! |
| 8am | 6 Dog Stage Race Re-start at TRINITY | Coming soon |
| 9am | 6 Dog Purebred Re-start at TRINITY | Coming soon |
| 9am | 6 Dog Sporting/Recreation Class Re-start | Coming Soon |
| 3pm | Awards | SOLD OUT: The Awards Dinner that begins at 3pm. OPEN TO PUBLIC: The Mushers' Awards Presentation that immediately follows the Dinner. Please join us as we celebrate their accomplishments! |
Thank you for participating in our free, family-oriented event!