OREGON FALL MUSHING WEEKEND  
November 8-10, 2008
Earlier this Summer, I announced that the yearly Oregon Fall Mushing Weekend
would be happening over Veteran's Day weekend, but that I needed to find an
alternate location this year, due to the La Pine State Park being closed for
upgrades. I'm pleased to announce...

This year's Fall Mushing Weekend will be held from November 8th-10th, at
Crystalwood Lodge in Fort Klamath, OR, thanks to a generous offer by owner
Liz Parrish. Liz has offered the use of the Lodge at the rate of $20 per
person/night for those staying in rooms, $10 per person/night for those
wishing to camp or RV it. We will need to bring our own food, but Liz has
also graciously extended the offer to include the professional kitchen and
the lodge "great room" for our use. We will be responsible for cleaning up
after ourselves. Meals will be communal (make for yourself or to share). The
afternoon main meal will be potluck each day (Saturday, Sunday and Monday).

Liz has quite a varied trail system on her property, suitable for scooters,
carts, quads, etc. She can also guide us to other nearby trails should we
want to go beyond her borders.

As always, we will create opportunities for a variety of training
challenges, including passing cleanly, command training, good trail
etiquette, etc. 

Note that the "official" activities will occur on Saturday, Sunday and
Monday. Many folks will plan to arrive Friday evening and depart on Tuesday
the 11th. Take advantage of the long weekend!!

The weather can be quite variable at this time of year. Come prepared for
wet conditions as well as for dry ones.

Mushers with ALL levels of experience and styles of mushing are welcome!

Please contact Liz Parrish at sleddogdreamer@earthlink.net to arrange for
your room/RV spot. Contact me to let me know that you are planning to come
so that I can keep you updated on any modifications as we go along.

Karen Yeargain