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Corinth, Maine

Boot Camp Price:   TBD

            

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              with Registration Form to:     Mushing Boot Camp

                                                                 3033 Roberg Road

                                                                 Duluth, MN.  55804

 

Facility:  Chairback Camp, Katahdin Iron Works, Maine

Chairback Camp is an AMC camp on Long Pond.  It is within the Katahdin Iron Works - Jo Mary Multiple Use Forest and right on the "100 Mile Wilderness Race" trail.  It is a good size camp with 1 bedroom and several beds, a kitchen, and large meeting room.  The camp has gas lights, wood stove, outdoor pump with plenty of drinking water, outhouse, and outdoor shower.  It does not have electricity.  Chairpack Camp is right on the pond and  close to the Applician Trail. It is a working logging area with good trails. Camping is great there.  Please bring bug spray and sun screen, sleeping bag and towels, warm clothing, rain clothes, and boots. Food will be supplied by The Maine Highlands Sled Dog Club.  The nearest store is aprox 12 miles away. 

Timing: You will need to arrive at the Camp between 12:00 and 3:00 p.m. the first day. Please arrive early that first day as it will provide you with the opportunity to get yourselves and your dogs settled in before Camp starts.

We will start Camp around 5:00 p.m. with introductions and One-on-One Leader Training.

After dinner we will gather so that you can get to know the other participants; meet Ann & Jamie; discuss when/where to gather for the morning run; answer any questions you might have about Boot Camp and discuss any other information pertinent to this Camp.

We will start early the next morning. Depending on the temps you may need to water by 4:30 a.m.. We will let you know the night before what the plan is for the first run. If it is warm we will run at sunrise.

We'll be working the dogs no matter what the weather.

 

Directions-

From the South:

Take exit 157 off I 95 in Newport; Turn left at end of off ramp onto RT 7; Follow Rt 7 to Dover Foxcroft and turn onto RT 16; Follow RT 16 to Milo and turn onto RT 11 in Milo;  Follow Rt 11 through Brownville Junction and aprox 3 miles beyond;    *** There is a sign on the right side of the road that says"Katahdin Ironworks";  turn left onto the KI Road (dirt road) and go aprox 6 miles to the gate.  You must stop at the gate to sign in but DO NOT pay.  Tell them you are staying at the Chairback Camp. Continue on the KI Road over the bridge and turn right; Stay on the KI Road (bearing left at the two Y's) for about 7 miles; The turn off for the camp is on the left and will be well marked.   

From the North; Take exit 217 off I 95 in Howland; Turn right at the exit onto RT 155, follow to Lagrange and turn right at 4 way intersection onto RT 16.  Follow to Milo  and take RT 11 To Brownville Junction and aprox 3 miles beyond;  Pick up above directions from***

Questions - contact Joan @

Critterwoods 118 O'Roak Road Corinth, Maine 04427. Phone: 207.285.0099 or email: critterwoods@gwi.net. For more information about Critterwoods, please access our web site: www.critterwoods.com

BRING FOR YOUR DOGS: - Rig, 4-wheeler, Sacco cart (or all of it if you have them and want to bring them) NOTE: Your rig must be able to hold your team while you're off the rig, but not so heavy that your team is unable to pull it in neutral or in gear when training. - Harnesses and collars - Ganglines - Necklines (bring extras) - Water containers (one or more that fit on your rig) and bowls/pans - Treats (biscuits, etc. if you want, esp. for one-on-one training) - Booties (if you use them) - Head lamp (it may be dark outside when we run and/or take care of dog chores, depending on temperatures) - Dog food - Poop scooping equipment - First aid kit and routine medications for your dogs, if you have any - Extra straw or bedding if needed (we are a long way from town) - Picket line, tie-outs, outriggers, crates (whatever you use to tie dogs out when you travel and run them) BRING FOR ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING/PULL TRAINING CLINIC: - Correction collar(s) (either a prong collar or fine link chain slip or "choke" collar that fits snug over the dog's head -- you'll probably want t o bring several to fit your dogs if you have different sized dogs on your team) - 8 foot leash(es) with snap at BOTH ends (web or leather -- poly rope will burn your hands. You can easily buy a snap at a hardware store and attach it to the handle end of an 8 or 10 foot lead.) - Belly band (neckline will work) You can order Leash/Belly Band Sets through Dogbooties.com, Windigo Outfitters or Black Ice . We will have Leash/Belly Bands for sale at Camp. Each team attending Boot Camp for the first time receives one Leash/Belly Band Set. - Harness(es) - regular 4 and 6 foot leads or flexis are always useful.

BRING FOR YOURSELF: - Clothes in layers: We will work dogs no matter what, so bring rain gear, short sleeves, long sleeves, jackets, sunglasses, hats, etc. Bring sturdy shoes or boots and good socks, because you'll be on your feet nearly all day. It's a good idea to bring extra shoes and socks in case you get one pair wet, or bring duck boots. Bring Mud Boots or other calf-high waterproof boots to stay dry while training in the wet areas. - Flashlights, head lamps and extra batteries - Personal toiletries - Insect repellent (bugs shouldn't be bad this time of year, but you never know) and sunscreen. - Water bottle   The water at Critterwoods is some of the purest and best tasting you'll ever get.  You'll need plenty of it as you can get quite dehydrated working outside all day. - Camera or camcorder (if you're inclined to take pictures!) - Optional: tent/RV/Camper - be sure to let Critterwoods know if you choose this option - Snacks/Lunch stuff/beverages for you for your stay - Travel alarm clock (We may be getting up very early to run dogs if it's hot.)