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March, 2011

2011 Arctic Man
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On the cover: An Arctic Man team blasts down the course during the 2010 race.
This year’s event is set for April 5-10. Photo by Justin Matley
Spring is coming,
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deep powder
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By KEVIN HITE
ASSA President
S
pring time is coming to Alaska and, as
always, it is coming like a freight train.
One minute it seems that the winter darkness is all encompassing and the next thing
you know, you are out riding two hours later
than normal and the sunshine is still keeping
an eye on you.Temperatures are getting
warmer, the snow is better than ever and
KEVIN HITE
there seems to be more people out riding
than last time you counted.
Fall seems to be a series of fits and starts to our winter season.
A bit of snow to get everyone’s motor running and then the
inevitable warm and cold fluctuations that make the ground hard,
but don’t give enough coverage to test out all the goodies you
spent all summer installing and ogling. Once there is enough
snow, you spend some more time adjusting those same goodies in
real-use situations. Just as you get them dialed in, many times we
get kicked with either the Pineapple Express and 45-degree
continued on page 7
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Dan Piaskowski shows off
his 1978 Ski-Doo Elite to a
spectator at the 2011
Willow Winter Carnival.
JUSTIN MATLEY
temps, or the entire state takes Fairbanks’
lead and heads for the proverbial temperature cellar. (Although admitting it is tough,
those of us in the relative Alaskan Banana
Belt certainly know which borough is the
hardiest).
But now Spring is peeking through the
calendar and is reminding each of us why
we snicker when we hear that Chicago is at
a complete standstill with 10 inches of
snow, or that people on the East Coast are
coming to physical altercations over the last
snow shovel in the store or Neighbor A
threatening to have a Neighbor B’s car
towed because they parked in a spot that
the Neighbor A shoveled out 10 hours ago
as he went to work expecting his huge
labor output would guarantee his parking
spot that evening.
Alaska’s springtime is our most elemental
season in so much as we revel in the deep
snows, lengthening days and relative solitude and the added bonus of having our
state to ourselves.After all, dog races, long
snowmachine trips, northern lights and fireworks that you can actually see are many of
the things that make us unique.Add in a Fur
Rendezvous, a Tired Iron Celebration, a
Willow Winter Carnival, an Arctic Man race
and it quickly becomes the season that
many of us anticipate for the other nine
months. Sleds that haven’t seen the light of
day since last spring are trotted out and
enjoyed to the maximum level anticipated
by law … our law anyway….
If I am counting my deadlines correctly,
this is the last edition before we all get
together in Summit Lake for Arctic Man, so
maybe a quick 2010/2011 review is suitable. We have been working on several
items that will be carried over.At this writing we have not seen the final product of
the Hatcher Pass Management Plan review.
Early drafts were encouraging, and the ASSA
along with the AOC,AOAA and others submitted letters of exception to a couple
items on it. Look for some improvements to
access in the High Mountain Unit as well as
to the Reed Lake Unit.
There is a new State Parks Director, Ben
Ellis, who has come on board with a lot on
his plate.We have been discussing registration increases that are tied into a statewide
trail system as well as grooming and a large
increase in the safety program focus.Where
ASSA contacts
Southeast Representative
Vacant
Public Relations
Vacant
President
& Southcentral Rep.
Kevin Hite, Anchorage
522-6373
Interior Representative
Stephen E. Enochs, Fairbanks
452-5845
Alaska Snow Rider
Steve Wilhelmi, Anchorage
567-3215
Vice President
Vacant
Kenai Peninsula
Representative • Vacant
Treasurer
Brant Grifka, Eagle River
694-3458
Raffle
522-6373
Industry Representative
Bruce Friend, Anchorage
349-8575
Membership
Cindy Hite, Anchorage
522-6373
Business Representative
Nick Olzenak, Anchorage
277-1741
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694-8747
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we go from here in the area of advocating
of this increase will be much clearer once
we have an opportunity to lay out our
requests and requirements to the new director and get some input as to his vision of
the future of this program.We plan to make
sure that he gets as much exposure to the
active participants of this program as he will
certainly get from the internal employees at
DNR. I know it will come as a shock to
some people, but sometimes there is a difference of vision from state employees and
the citizens paying for the program itself.
Our partners on the Kenai Peninsula are
facing a prolonged study of the effects of
snowmobile traffic on the Moose Range.
The “Cumulative Ecological Effects Of
Snowmobiles” study can be accessed at
www.snomadsonline.org .This looks to be
a well-funded venture between UAF and the
Kenai wildlife refuge.You don’t have to look
much further than the first introductory
pages to see the evident bias against motorized activity, and this is before the four-year
study begins.Also evident is the proposed
study’s reliance on older, and in many cases
discredited, studies from the Lower 48.We
will keep on top of this project as much as
possible and give the Snowmads and Cabin
Hoppers as much help as possible.
OK, enough rambling from this end. As
I mentioned, spring is here and I don’t
want to be inside any more than absolutely necessary. Ride safe, keep an eye on the
avalanche dangers and if you get a
chance, drop by the cabin for something
to warm you up.
Correction
The column titled “Snowmachiners are
people too” in the February 2011 issue of
the SnowRider was written by Joe Gauna
COURTESY FREESTYLEFOTO
AMMC race highlights
Mike Vasser captured titles in three classes of competition at
the Feb. 5 Willow Winter Carnival Vintage Closed Course and
Drag Races as classic machines descended on the Mat-Su town.
Vasser rode a 1974 Yamaha GPX433 to victory in Class 3
(341-500cc Fan/Under-340cc Liquid), and also won the under340cc Fan class drags on the same machine. His third win was
in the over-45 drags on a 1973 Ski-Doo Blizzard 800.
Matt Balzarini won the Open class on a 1977 Ski-Doo Blizzard
9500 over Chris Schachle.
Chuck Balzanni captured the Open Class drags with a 1977
Ski-Doo Blizzard 9500, and was second to Jim Miller in the Over45 Class. Shyla Schachle won the Women’s Open class on a 1977
Arctic Cat Pantera 5000 over Kelcy Moe and her 1981 AC
Panther 440.
Dangerous Dave Stricklan and Johnie “Racer X” Martinez
went 1-2 in the Under-300cc Single Cylinder class. Both rode
Yamaha Enticer 250s, Stricklan on a 1978 model and Martinez
on a 1980 edition.
Houston Lodge and Rattle Can Racing
Vintage Race No. 3, Jan. 30
Mike Vasser captured the Open Combined class and Kelcy
Moe won the Women’s Open class at the Houston Lodge and
Rattle Can Racing Vintage Race No. 3 on Jan. 30.
Vasser rode a 1974 Yamaha GPX433 to victory over Ron
Soule and his 1977 Arctic Cat Pantera 5000. Moe’s 1981 AC
Panther 440 beat out Shyla Schachle and her 1980 Polaris SS440.
Vasser also captured the Over-45 Class.
Big Lake 150 Cross Country Race
Tyler Johnson beat out Scott Faeo by just over 7 minutes in
the 600 pro class of the Big Lake 150 Cross Country Race Jan.
22.
Johnson, riding a Ski-Doo, hit the Luce’s checkpoint with a 2minute edge over Faeo, a fellow Iron Dog veteran, and expanded
the lead to finish in 2 hours, 21 minutes. Faeo, riding a Polaris,
finished at 2:28. Brenden Sweetair was third on a Polaris in 2:33.
Cody Barber won the under-600cc semi-pro class on a Polaris
with a time of 2 hours, 42 minutes, five minutes ahead of Jason
Day’s effort on a Ski-Doo.
Jamie Hollis won the 600-under women’s class on a Ski-Doo
with a time of 1 hour, 24 minutes, beating Dani Levine and her
Polaris by about 2 minutes.
—Roy Neese
After a series of postponements and cancellations, the AMMC Snocross series was slated to compete at Fur Rondy on Jan. 26 at Third and Ingra in
Anchorage, and again at the same site on March 12.
After competition at Arctic Man on April 9, the
season is scheduled to wrap up May 1 at Alyeska
Motor Madness with a champion crowned in each
class.
In the Vintage Class Championship Points
through Jan. 30, Johnie Martinez led the U-300cc
single cylinder class with 94 points to 84 for Dave
Stricklan, with Liam Whiteman third with 80 points.
Vaughn Salzbrun led the under-340cc class with
124 points, ahead of Cody Tims (120) and Jerrod
Vaughn (118).
Chris Schachle led the 341-500cc class with 126
points, ahead of Vincent Salzbrun (108), Dave
Stricklan (104) and Jacob Whiteman (102).
Chris Schachle leads the Open class with 132
points, with Mike Hardy second (116) and Jacob Whiteman third
at 108.
In the Over-45 class, Jim Miller had a 12-point lead, 138-126,
over Craig Clayton with Dave Locklear Sr. third at 124 points.
Lenea Tims has a 142-128 lead in the Women’s Open class
over Monika Ohlsson. Krista Stricklan is third at 42 points.
Vintage Class racers have a busy schedule with four races in
COURTESY AMMC
AMMC points leaders
February and two in March, March 20 at Knik Lake and March 27
at Houston Lodge. Arctic Man is April 8, and the Alyeska Motor
Madness Closed Course May 1 wraps up the schedule.
After an extended break in the schedule, Cross-Country racers
were slated to compete March 12 at the Mayors Cup in Valdez,
and at the March 26 Larry Heal Memorial XC Race I150. The season wraps up May 1 with Alyeska Motor Madness.
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The Hill Climb turns 21 and continues a mountain conquering tradition
By JUSTIN MATLEY
Event overview
Alaska SnowRider
V
aldez Snowmachine Club’s annual Mountain Man Hill Climb
will once again reach incredible heights during the April 1516 races in Thompson Pass.
This competition pits racers in more than 17 classes, including a
new trophy class, against a 1,700 foot ascent for a timed finish that
could qualify for entry into Wyoming’s Jackson Hole Championship
Hill Climb the following season.Amateur climbers looking to prove
their stuff and near-pro riders who already have the guts and glory
will wow the crowds – some with successful runs and others with
sometimes funny failures. Held at Mile 28.5 on the Richardson
Highway, this event makes for a fun weekend or more for spectators complete with premium riding in all directions, camping and a
chance to link up with friends.
“The event is spectator friendly,” says Laura Saxe, event coordinator. “That’s the thing.You can sit in your rig, on the road, and watch
the event.”
Laura recommends bringing the family out for the day or weekend, bringing the barbecue, and watching racers battle for the top
while listening to results that are broadcast on the radio. Spectators
continued on page 43
WHEN: Race times start at 11 a.m. each morning, Friday and
Saturday, April 15-16. Sunday, April 18 will be used for races that
are not completed on the first two days or as a weather day.
WHAT: Mountain Man Hill Climb is a 21-year running snowmachine hill climb race held annually in Thompson Pass. Racers are
timed for how fast they can ascent a steep incline, and the top
qualifiers also qualify for the Jackson Hole Hill Climb in
Wyoming the following season. Spectators can camp on-site or
visit daily. A campground is not facilitated. Sites are first-come,
first serve. Roadside parking is available in safe areas; however,
vehicles are expected to be moved during snowstorms for plowing. Thompson Pass is also a premium snowmachining playground to further enjoy the weekend.
WHERE: Thompson Pass, Mile 28.5 on the Richardson Highway
COST: Registration fee for racers, free for spectators
CONTACT: View race information online at
www.valdezsnow.org/Hill_Climb.html or contact Laura Saxe at
831-0151 cell; 835-2633 home, or cell when in the pass at 2550150.
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2011 TESORO Arctic Man Ski & Sno-Go Classic
JUSTIN MATLEY
A race unlike any other
Arctic Man sweeps the competitions with an extreme combo
By Justin Matley
The Arctic Man Ski and Sno-Go Classic has been mystifying
race fans for a quarter of a century. This April 26 will mark the
26th installment of the event. One of Alaska’s and the country’s
most unique gatherings is a culmination of the Arctic Man race,
multiple AMMC hosted events, unbelievable snowmachining
opportunities, and a reunion compound that should have its
own zip code.
“It’s a party,” says Howard
Thies, event founder and director.
He feels that Arctic Man is a
place to vacation and make
friends, but that the overwhelming success of Arctic Man begins
with the race itself.
“It’s one of a kind,” he says. “I mean, you don’t go to Alyeska
and find a skier and snowmachine hooked up going up the
mountain. You don’t see that at ski resorts, and you don’t go to
snowmachine areas and find skiers. They’re really mismatched
likes. It really only happens at our event.”
Timing and other opportunities for outdoor recreation also
draw the crowds. According to Thies, a trip to Arctic Man might
be a spectator’s spring break. And while they’re at it, they’ll find
some excitement, adrenaline, and entertainment.
The list of race events seems to get longer each year with the
cooperation of Alaska Motor Mushers Club.
“There’ll be a hillcross like we’ve had in the past, put on by
AMMC,” says Thies. “We’ll have the snowcross down below
behind the headquarters like we’ve had in the past. At this point
I believe we’ll still have drag racing on the scene. We’ll also have
a cross-country race, but I don’t know how long it’s going to be.
JUSTIN MATLEY
Alaska SnowRider
And, we’ll have some jumpers come back like last year and do
some jumping, you know.”
As if AMMC isn’t doing enough already, they’re cooking up
another race, new for 2011.
“I heard they’re working on a vintage race to get some vintage racers out as well and put on a vintage cross-country race.”
But nothing can top Arctic Man itself.
Simply put, the main event combines big mountain ski and
snowboard racing with snowmachine racing. However, where
your average ski race takes a skier from an elevated starting
point to a finish line below; with Arctic Man, the skier or snowboarder gets a second run, under petro power, with the aid of a
snowmachine. It is for this very reason that the A-Man cheer is,
“Go Fast or Go Home!”
continued on next page
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JUSTIN MATLEY
Skiers and snowboarders will start at 5,800 feet on a mountain peak known as the Tit. Upon release they will drop 1,700
feet in elevation, at high speed. From a vantage point at the start,
spectators are usually surprised at the angle of descent, and the
stunning view as they watch the skier become a tiny spec within seconds, and vanish into a creek valley in the distance. The
skier must maneuver through the groomed creek successfully,
and upon exiting into a larger valley known as the Hookup
point, they meet their partner.
A teammate snowmachine racer with rope tow attempts to
match speed with the skier. This allows he or she to take hold
for the ride of a lifetime as the snowmachine rips away up an
adjacent creek, gaining elevation at up to 86 mph until reaching
a release point at the top of a ridge. From there skiers slingshot
2011
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Ski & Sno-Go Classic
continued on page 8
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into a second decent toward the finish line.
Only in Alaska can a race like this be found.
Like other on-the-edge events in the state, this one, too, was
the product of a bar bet. The feuding parties were – you might
have guessed – skiers and snowmachiners. Each was confident
they could out race during a nearby mountains descent. A wager
was placed, the bar tab to be picked up by the losers, and stage
was set for an unforgettable duel. In the end, the snowmachiners
were victorious. Fortunately, like all friendly competitions, something good arose from the debate. The snowmachiners began
towing the skiers! A new brotherhood was born.
Thies later developed the concept into an annual Alaska race
drawing competitors from around the world, and more than
15,000 spectators. According to his records, in 2010 the Arctic
Man compound was filled to the limit with over 1,500 campers
and RVs, which calls for a big operation.
Within the camp can be found a central headquarters tent
and bar, and a number of necessary services.
“We have five food vendors there, so if you don’t want to
ON THE COVER:
An Arctic Man team completes
the hookup during the 2010 race
Photo by Justin Matley
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PA S T C H A M P I O N S
MENS SKI
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1988 Macheyne- Stuller
1989 Erikson-Faeo
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1991 Nestell-Zipay
1992 Kozlowske-Wilson
1993 Heil- Story
1994 Saupe-Faeo
1995 Thurston-Olsen
1996 Kakes- Martin
1997 Heil-Story
1998 Heil-Story
1999 Kakes-Martin
2000 Dormer-Terwillger
2001 Cancelled
2002 Gros-Johnson
2003 Gros-Johnson
2004 Kakes-Martin
2005 Heil- Story
2006 Macartney-Johnson
2007 Macartney-Johnson
2008 Sullivan-Acklestad
2009 Heil-Story
2010 MacCartney-Johnson
Heil-Story 5 time winners
Kakes- Martin 3 time winners
Macartney-Johnson- 2 time
winners
Gros-Johnson 2 time winners
Faeo 2 times
MENS SNOWBOARD
1997 Madore-Hanson
1998 Liska-Canet
1999 Liska-Grineer
2000 Scott-Sluka
2001 Cancelled
2002 Young-Story
2003 McDonald-Giesler
2004 Call-Liska
2005 McDonald-Giesler
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
McDonald-Gros
McDonald-Laskey
McDonald-Williams
Fullwood- Morgan
McDonald-Thul
McDonald- Giesler 2 times
McDonald has won 5 times
Liska has won 2 times
WOMENS SKI
1999 Halverson-Bowers
2000 McKnight-Phillips
2001 Cancelled
2002 McMenamy-Stenvik
2003 DeMaulmont-Barber
2004 DeMaulmont-Thul
2005 Aulik-Maynor
2006 Peirre Leclerc-Thul
2007 DeMaulmont-Thul
2008 Drouin-Thul
2009 No teams
2010 Morrell-Thul
DeMaulmont- Thul
has won 3 times
Thul has won 5 times
WOMENS SNOWBOARD
2000 Prather- Snowden
2001 Cancelled
2002 Harmons-Woodbury
2003 Harmons-Woodbury
2004 Prescott-Grant
2005 Prather-Butorec
2006 Flecher-Thul
2007 Drouin-Daniels
2008 Drouin-Thul
2009 no teams
2010 Chythlook-Sifsof - Thul
Harmons- Woodbury 2 times
Daniles 2 times
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bring food, we can feed you every night,” says Thies.
“We have plenty of food to take care of everybody if
they don’t want to prepare their own food.
Lighting up campfires is made easier too.
“We have firewood for sale, so you can get on the
website and order the wood so it’s there when you
get there and you can go out and ride,” says Thies.
Propane and petrol on the other hand are not guaranteed, but Thies is hopeful a provider will be on site.
Visitors should check in advance.
Many people aren’t aware that personal outhouses
are available. According to Howard, individuals can go
online or call the provider to rent their own toilet.
And snowmachines, gear sales and test rides can
also be found. Walking around camp is never a dull
moment. Drool over the latest Arctic Cat, Ski-Doo,
Yamaha and Polaris snowmachines, but it may be that
outside the camp is where the real rush is.
“Looks like this year we’re getting a really good
snow job, unless something changes,” says Thies. “It’s
better this year than last year for sure at this point. I
think the snowmachine riding this year will be superior.”
Group snowmachine rides are all the rage during
the down time. Paxson and Summit Lake are pristine
destinations for hillsiding and long-distance runs
through beautiful valleys. Even race spectating
requires snowmachining into the mountains where
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Spectators are warned, however, to stay safe. Thies recommends paying attention to snow conditions and avalanche danger. Riding in
groups is always
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travel, and steering
clear of vehicle traffic is common
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caught.”
He can’t emphasize enough that a shuttle bus is located in
the compound to take bar guests back to their camp. It’s a free
service (tips welcome), to keep everyone safe and out of jail.
With those things in mind, so many events, so many people,
and world-class snowmachining, everyone should be able to
have the time of their lives. That’s what Arctic Man is really all
about – fun.
2011 Ms. Arctic Man Competition
Last year’s Ms. Arctic Man competition was well received and
on again for 2011. Foxy snowmachining and skiing ladies wow
the crowd with their sense of style and knowledge of winter
sports and safety. Sponsored by Hot Chillies winter base layer
clothing, this competition also requires that the fine and intelligent ladies showcase their Hot Chillies undergarments. And if it
wasn’t fun enough already for them, especially with the chance
to be crowned Ms. Arctic Man, the top three contestants will
walk away with up to $1,000.
Stay informed or register to be a contestant online at
www.Arcticman.com. Registration ends on March 15.
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Getting There
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Reaching Arctic man is a cinch. From Anchorage, follow
Glenn Highway north, past Palmer and on to Glennallen. At the
T intersection in Glennallen, follow the Richardson Highway
north past Paxson and farther past Summit Lake to Mile 197.5,
about 265 miles total.
From Fairbanks, follow the Richardson Highway South for
approximately 165 miles to Mile 197.5.
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2011 Event Schedule
MONDAY, APRIL 4
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Course closed.
Course set up and packing.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Course open for practice. Watch for section closed signs.
Watch for packing crews and set up crews.
THURSDAY, APRIL 7
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Canyon pull closed (no access to canyon).
Skiing sections, hookup and drop off open for practice.
Media meeting 10 a.m. - Film and photo crews in tent.
2 p.m. MANDATORY RACERS MEETING at release point for course inspection and start position drawing.
7 p.m. MANDATORY RACERS MEETING at Main Tent for bib pickup, prerace instructions, questions and answers.
FRIDAY, APRIL 8
1 p.m.
Race planned for start – 1 p.m.
Forerunners start 12:30 p.m. - race to follow.
Tech Inspections at hookup at noon
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TUESDAY, APRIL 5
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Racers watch for preparation crews.
Course open for practice watch for section closed signs.
If race is cancelled the race will be held Saturday - same schedule as
above.
AMMA will have a hillcross race after the Arctic Man
SATURDAY, APRIL 9
Awards ceremony and raffle drawing in the main tents Awards 6 p.m.
- Raffle 10 p.m.
Backup Day if Race not held on Friday.
AMMA will have snocross, drags and jumping contest.
SUNDAY, APRIL 10
Backup day if race not held on Saturday.
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Arctic Man spectator hotspots
There are four primary locations to watch the Arctic Man race.
Each is accessible by following a main trail (no signage so follow
others) from the compound.The distance is considerable and a
snowmachine or other snow vehicle is required.Those with snowmachines not built for powder and deep snow travel should wait
until other riders have packed the trail down. Riders should also be
skilled at mountain riding; however, the first half of the course is far
easier to access than the second half.
Finish Line
The finish line is the closest and most easily accessible location
on the race course from the compound.There are ground level and
elevated locations to watch skiers and snowboarders as they zoom
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across the finish line.There is ample room for all; however, this location can become congested when races finish. Parking slightly away
from the mass of spectators and walking up to the finish can alleviate the headache of getting stuck in a bottle-neck.
The Release
The release can be found on a wide, more level hilltop with a
long span of course-side parking.At this location racers can be seen
as they summit the hill, release their grip from the snowmachine
tow rope, and ski or snowboard past fans and down out of site.
Although the hookup point is a more critical and difficult section of
the course for racers, the release is a much faster section of the
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The Hookup
The hookup takes place where a wider
valley and two smaller valleys converge.
Fans park high, just prior to dropping into
the main valley, and in clusters on the
more steep terrain as well. The drop into
the valley is moderately steep, but slow
travel and attention to the terrain will
allow anyone access down to the hookup.
This is a favored site to watch the race as
riders will constantly be sidehilling and
jumping, giving spectators even more
action to watch.
The far side of the valley is very steep,
and many riders might choose to go no
farther. Also, spectators should keep in
mind that if they do drop into the valley
to watch the hookup, they’ll have to be
able to climb out again or suffer a longer
ride down the valley and around the
mountains to the compound. That’s a fun
ride, too, for the record.
This location is a jaw dropper. The
views are amazing, and the course can be
seen for over a mile as skiers and snowcontinued on page 16
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The Tit or Start
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boarders descend at lightning speed into oblivion. The mountain
vistas and glistening landscape will impress even the most seasoned rider, and it is common to see a helicopter or plain chasing racers.
With that said, getting to this point requires good riding skill,
or travel in groups that know what they are doing. Keep in mind
that the fewer people that travel to this location, the more powder you’ll find. If you like powder, this is the place to be!
Camping Registration
The Arctic Man compound is plowed and constructed annually
Thank you
Thank you sponsors and spectators for making the 26th
annual TESORO ARCTIC MAN a great success!
—Howie
Tesoro • National Guard
• Odom Corp • Coors Light •
Rockstar • Vitaminwater • Carlile
Airport Rentals • Dekeuper
• Alaska Dreams
Miranda Electric • Polaris • Polaris Outpost
• Arctic Cat • Team CC • Glacier Reflections
• ABC Motorhomes • Sourdough Fuel
• Valley RV • AMDS • Alaska Spine Institute
• Horizon Services
FURZOH\DODVNDFRP
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and offers limited space for campers and RVs. Camping groups
must reserve campsites and register with Arctic Man organizers.The
cost to do so after February 15 is $125.
Campsites include plowed parking, access to the medical tent,
outhouses, garbage dumpster and the opportunity to be close to all
the action.
Fin the registration form online at www.arcticman.com. Be prepared to be placed on a waiting list as sites are often claimed long
before event day.
Extra Services and Fuel
FIREWOOD
On-site firewood can be purchased from Brad Russel in advance
by calling (907) 378-6312.
Arctic man provides outhouses in the compound. For those who
would like their own, private outhouse, call (907) 452-1480.
FOOD & DRINK
Five vendors will be in the compound to provide visitors with
fast-food style meals and beverages.Arctic Man also provides a bar
in the main tent.All drinking laws apply.
FUEL
Although a propane and gasoline provider is expected to be on
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PRIVATE OUTHOUSES
the premises, it is best to bring extra fuel or plan on making a
lengthy drive to the nearest gas station south on the Richardson
Highway. For those that plan to leave the compound, be sure to
park your vehicle in a manner that allows for easy exit. Back trailers
and campers in and leave vehicles free to exit when needed.
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2011 Rules & Regulations
ARCTIC MAN SKI AND SNO-GO CLASSIC RULES and REGULATIONS
1. TEAMS
1.1.1
Each team entered and participating in the race
shall consist of two people, one skier or snowboarder and
equipment and one snow machine drive and equipment.
2. RACE MEETINGS
2.1.1
All race meetings on the course or at the race
headquarters are mandatory by both team members.
3. START ORDER DRAW
3.1.1
Teams will draw for start positions at the race
meeting April 8th, 3:30pm at the release point for the
mandatory attendance by both members. All racers will have
start positions after the meeting and will get Bibs at driver
meeting April 8th at 7pm.
3.1.2
The previous winners may choose their starting
position for the current year’s race. This must be completed
by March 15th of the year of the race.
4. RACE DIRECTOR AUTHORITY
4.1.1
The Race Director shall be responsible for the
conduct of the race. He shall have the right to make the final
determination concerning all aspects of the race and the
race facility, including design. Any and all of these rules and
regulations not withstanding.
4.1.2
The Race Director shall be the single point of
contact for questions concerning all aspects of the race and
the race facility, including design.
4.1.3
He shall have the voice of authority to discipline the participants for violation of the rules. Such discipline will be limited to disqualification of a participant
and/or exclusion from the event.
4.1.4
Official race results shall be approved by the
assigned Race Director and a signed copy will be returned to
the promoter for announcement and distribution.
4.1.5
The Technical Director shall carry and be
responsible for the official specifications and certain instru-
ments for measurements concerning verification and control
of contestant’s machines. The Technical Director may not
work in official capacity when he has a vested interest in
that class.
4.1.6
Race Directors may not have vested interest in
the event in which they act in an official capacity. They may
not work in official capacity when he/she has a vested interest in that class.
4.1.7
The Race Director may cancel any race or the
complete event for reasons of safety regarding competitors
or spectators, and in such case shall determine the awards, if
any. The Race Director may shorten the race for any reasons
of safety but must give drivers adequate notice in advance.
4.1.8
A Race Director may judge the mechanical
integrity of all timing equipment.
4.1.9
If a Technical Director is not present or is
unable to perform the technical inspection an alternate
Technical Director and teardown location will be determined
by the Race Director and participants.
5. SKIERS AND SNOWBOARDERS
5.1.1 Effective December 4, 2006: Basic downhill gear only
will be allowed. The use of speed skis, speed helmets, feerings, and speed suits are strictly prohibited. Downhill
Production Skis are authorized.
6. SNOWMACHINE
6.1 General
6.1.1
IF A DEFINITION, MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION IS NOT CITED THEN IT IS TO BE CONSTRUED THAT
NO MODIFICATION, ALTERATION OR CHANGE CAN BE
MADE TO THE COMPONENT UNLESS IT IS SPECIFICALLY
APPROVED BY THE RACE DIRECTOR.
6.1.2
Snowmachines must be Stock Production type
with a 600cc motor limit. Only 600cc twin cylinder single or
twin pipe or triple cylinder single pipe Stock Production type
sleds will be allowed. Note: Effective March 1,2006 the
Yamaha 4 stroke snowmachine with a 3-cylinder, in-line
engine with a maximum of three exhaust outlets, and no
drive clutch gear reduction and with a maximum
Displacement of 1050cc is being allowed to compete in the
Arctic Man. This Yamaha must also be a stock production
type machine. This is the only 4 stroke engine configuration
that has been approved for the Artic Man. If a racer has any
further questions about the new rule please contact Arctic
Man. (A Stock production type means that at least 200
machines of that type must be sold by April of the year of
the race)
6.1.3
The snowmachine must have original OEM
engine, hood, intake, exhaust, frame, suspension, cowl, fuel
tank and drive components. Named components must be of
same model and year, or properly filed OEM replacement
parts.
6.2 Engine
6.2.1
All engines will have OEM tags and/or serial
numbers affixed to the engines.
6.2.2
No component of the engine may be altered,
changed or enlarged from the engine manufacturer’s original Stock specifications, nor may any additional components
be added to the engine. Blueprinting will not be allowed. No
removal of material will be allowed. This is to include, but
not be limited to polishing, port matching, deburring, acid,
glass or sand blasting surfaces or material removal for the
purposes of engine balancing or other reasons.
6.2.3
Maximum cylinder overbore for wear or cylinder repair cannot exceed .020 inch (0.50mm).
6.2.4
Stock OEM pistons only are allowed for replacement.
6.2.5
There will be no more then one cylinder base
gasket to a cylinder. No changes in engine dimension can be
made by gasket adjustment.
6.2.6
Rotary valve timing/duration must remain as
filed by the manufacturer.
6.2.7
OEM carburetor slide valves and replacement
jet options will be allowed without modification.
6.2.8
An adequate return spring on the throttle is
required.
6.2.9
Choke mounting location may be moved for
driver comfort. Choke system may be disconnected.
6.2.10
No pressure charging allowed.
6.2.11
The engine air intake system is to include any;
cowl vents, air box, noise reducing foam (cowl vents & air
box), carb boots, carburetor’s, clamps, rotary valves, carburetor flanges, and oil injection nozzles that are original OEM
equipment for that make and model. No changes or modifications will be allowed to any part of the engine air intake
system or mounting locations.
6.2.12
Deep snow cover/foam must remain in place.
6.2.13
Engine must remain in original mounting location.
6.2.14
No pressurization of fuel tanks or lines allowed.
6.2.15
Fuel lines must be free of obstructions by other
machine components.
6.2.16
No additional engine cooling systems allowed.
6.2.17
Oil injection system and all associated components must be installed and operational. All components of
the oil injection system must be installed in their OEM configuration. The oil pump must be functional and deliver oil to
the engine. The oil pump operating cable may be adjusted
and/or disconnected so that oil pump output will be at the
“closed throttle” configuration. Premixed oil and fuel may
be used to supplement the output from the oil pump.
6.2.18
Spark plugs do not have to be OEM.
6.2.19
No changes or modifications will be allowed to
any part of the exhaust system or mounting locations.
6.2.20
The exhaust system is to include any, header
flange or pipe, Y pipe, expansion chamber, pulse charger,
muffler, and tail pipe that are original OEM equipment for
that make and model.
6.3 Drive
6.3.1
Must have original OEM variable speed converters supplied by the manufacturer for that make and
model.
6.3.2
In the primary clutch any combination of any
OEM springs, weights, ramps, etc., may be used (no RPM
limit). Metal may be removed, but not added by welding to
ramps or flyweights. In the driven clutch, any OEM springs
and helixes may be used. No material may be added. No
welding will be allowed. No machining on clutches to
accommodate springs, weights, or helixes. No modifications
will be allowed to either faces of the drive or driven clutches.
6.3.3
Drive belts do not have to be OEM.
6.3.4
Chain case must be original OEM for model and
equipment. Must remain in original mounting location. Any
drive chain and sprockets may be used.
Chain tensioner may be changed to any OEM equipment.
6.3.5
Track drive shaft and sprockets must be OEM
for the model drive. Sprocket may be trued round.
6.3.6
Brakes must remain OEM for the model. No
dual brakes. No mechanical brakes allowed. Existing vents
may be used to direct cooling to the braking mechanism but
disc may NOT extend more than one (1) inch beyond vent
surface. Brake disc must be steel and commercially available
(no carbon fiber or composite material brake discs allowed).
No additional drilling on a commercially available brake
disc. Brake control handle must remain in OEM location (left
side).
6.4 Ski Suspension & Steering
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6.4.1
A maximum sled/chassis width will be 43.5 inches measured from one ski carbide cutting edge to the opposite ski carbide edge.
6.4.2
All parts must be OEM. No substitution of material allowed on front suspension.
Must remain in original mounting location, in both bulkhead and spindle housing.
6.4.3
Sleds must remain stock width.
6.4.4
Swaybar must remain in OEM location, but does not have to be functional.
Swaybars must be OEM but may be interchanged with other stock models offered by the
manufacturer.
6.4.5
Reinforcement of components will be allowed by welding or bracing. Structural
integrity must be maintained.
6.4.6
Spindles may not be shortened or altered.
6.4.7
Any spring may be used on the suspension.
6.4.8
Any shock absorber, fluid, gas (non-flammable), or fluid metering valves may be
used. May be shortened OEM length for make and model must not be exceeded.
6.4.9
Any commercially available handlebars allowed. May be altered to fit the driver.
Open ends must be capped. Handlebars must be padded. Column or post must remain in its
OEM position. Grips and controls may be changed or modified. Throttle must be operated
with a thumb mechanism located on the handlebar to the rear of the machine (no twist
grips).
6.5 Skis and Ski Runners
6.5.1
After market skis are allowed. Skis must be commercially available and marketed through normal sales activity.
6.5.2
May reinforce skis on the top side only.
6.5.3
Must have ski loop. Ski loops must be secured by means of bolts or welding.
6.5.4
Ski skins allowed.
6.5.5
Maximum ten (10) inch turning material per ski. Turning material must be continuous.
6.5.6
Carbide turning material may be altered to an angle of not less than sixty (60)
degrees inside included angle. No grinding or machining allowed.
6.5.7
Wear bars including carbide insert must not exceed 5/8 inch width and 5/8 inch
depth from the lowest point of the ski. 9. 3/8 inch is wearbar minimum width.
6.6 Track Suspension
6.6.1
Suspension must be OEM for the make and model. Must remain in original
mounting location or optional locations predrilled in backing plate by the manufacturer.
Suspension components must remain in original location or optional locations filed by the
manufacturer. No substitution of material allowed.
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6.6.2
Rails may not be bent or shortened.
6.6.3
Wheels (idler and marginal snow) may be added or removed along with mounting brackets from an OEM wheel kit. Wheel diameters may be trued round.
6.6.4
Slide rail lubrication will not be allowed.
6.6.5
Any hyfax allowed.
6.6.6
Any shock absorber, fluid, gas (non-flammable), or fluid metering valves may be
used. May be shortened, OEM length must not be exceeded.
6.6.7
Any OEM spring may be used on suspension.
6.7 Track & Traction
6.7.1
Any commercially available rubber non-cleated track can be used.
6.7.2
Cleats or add-on traction products are not allowed. Amendment: (March 2008)
Any OEM tracks that can be bought from the manufacture, that have factory installed ICE
Gripper Studs, that are .25 or do not protrude more that 1/4 or less over the highest part of
the lug are legal. These ice studs have to be factory installed from the manufactor and not
aftermarket.
6.7.3
Rubber snow lugs must remain OEM height and width.
6.7.4
Tracks may be reversed.
6.8 Frame & Body
6.8.1
All chassis will have OEM tags and/or serial numbers affixed to the frame.
6.8.2
Reinforcing by welding and/or bracing will be allowed.
6.8.3
Removal of any material from total machine by means of heat, acid, drilling,
grinding, sand blasting, peening, substitution, or total elimination will not be allowed.
6.8.4
A maximum sled/chassis width will be 43.5 inches measured from one ski carbide cutting edge to the opposite ski carbide edge.
6.8.5
Access openings will be allowed for component removal or service but closures
must be made of original type materials. Vents/scoops must be OEM for the model. Vents
may be covered or closed. No additional vents or scoops may be added.
6.8.6
Hoods may not be removed.
6.8.7
Windshield does not have to be OEM, but must be mounted in OEM location as
filed. Must have a safety edging. Windshield may be altered for handlebar movement or driver comfort.
6.8.8
Seat must be OEM for make and model. Must have original foam and be upholstered. May not be moved from original mounting location.
6.8.9
Cowling insulation may not be removed.
6.8.10
Skid plates may be added for protection of sled bottoms. Skid plates must be
securely fastened. Must be commercially available.
6.8.11
Additional plate material may be added to the tunnel at the suspension mounting holes.
6.8.12
Tunnel protective wear strips may be added, removed or altered.
6.8.13
Fuel tank must be OEM as supplied with the machine or opaque (translucent) as
supplied by the OEM manufacturer. The translucent tank must be of equal dimensions and
capacity to that supplied by the original OEM manufacturer. OEM fuel tank is the only tank
that can be used to supply fuel to the engine.
6.8.14
The snowmachine must have a rear snow flap. Snow flap can be modified to fit
Driver/Skier.
6.9 Ignition & Electrical
6.9.1
All machines must be equipped with a safety disconnection (tether) and be
operable at all times. This will be the responsibility of the driver. Tethers must be used and
attached to the operator whenever the engine is running.
6.9.2
The tether cord will be securely fastened to the driver. No alligator clips are
allowed.
6.9.3
The tether switch will be securely mounted in a location on the snowmobile
other than on the handlebars.
6.9.4
A functional kill switch that will terminate ignition if the sled rolls over, this is in
addition to the tether switch.
6.9.5
Instrumentation may be added but must not provide a safety hazard. May be
disconnected but not removed.
6.10 Lights
6.10.1
Head, tail and brake lights must be original OEM equipment. Must remain in
original mounting location. Must be operational at the start of the race.
6.11 Pre-Race Safety Inspection
6.11.1
Pre-race safety inspections are mandatory. Pre-race inspections do not certify
that the machine is qualified or constituted as legal for class participation. Postrace technical
inspections determine machine qualification.
6.11.2
All aspects of modification are contingent on safety inspection by the Technical
Director. The Technical Director may remove any sled from competition that does not meet
safety requirements.
6.11.3
Damaged or broken safety equipment (not including tether switch) not detected
during a race is not grounds for disqualification after completion of that race.
6.12 Mandatory Teardown
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6.12.1
Tech Director will select the machines for mandatory teardown and inspections.
Sled’s driver will be notified at the completion of the race if he/she is to report to the designated teardown area.
6.12.2
Any driver refusing teardown will be disqualified.
6.12.3
Driver and/or driver’s mechanic will perform tear-down to point required by the
Technical Director.
6.12.4
Inspected machines will not be reassembled by the inspection group.
6.12.5
Driver and/or driver’s mechanic will be the only two (2) people allowed with the
machine in the inspection area.
6.12.6
The sanctioning organization assumes no responsibility for impounded sleds.
7. PROTESTS
7.1.1
Racers, if you feel you have a problem with your time or DISQUALIFICATION
please file a protest with an official. Do not approach the official after you have filed your
protest on the course or the finish line to discuss your protest! The jury will meet as soon as
possible and will make a decision after reviewing all the information. If racers fail to abide by
these protest rules and approach the officials to discuss the situation, after the protest has
been filed, the racer or team will not be allowed to race in next years event. Please follow
these protest rules!!!!!
7.1.2
7.1.3
All formal protests must be made in writing, by a racer in competition at the
event, from the class in question, on a formal protest form (available at race headquarters)
accompanied by a $100 cash protest fee.
7.1.4
When the official protest is made with the fee, teardown will not be complete
until protest is satisfied or proven unwarranted. If the protest is valid, the fee will be returned
to the protester. If protest is invalid, the fee will be given to the protested machine owner for
the inconvenience. To be accomplished before the machines are released from teardown.
7.1.5
A protest must be valid in the eyes of the Race Director, or he has the option not
to accept it for action.
7.1.6
No protests will be accepted that refer to a Race/Technical Director’s judgement
or decision.
7.1.7
It shall not be possible to protest or appeal technical inspection equipment,
scoring or timing equipment.
7.1.8
No protests will be accepted after thirty (30) minutes following the completion
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of each class.
7.1.9
No protests, grievances, etc.,
will be accepted thirty (30) minutes after
the posting of the affected class.
crew, etc., will be subject to disciplinary
action, ejection from race site and be subject to fines and penalties.
10. DRIVER
8. ENFORCEMENT, DISCIPLINE AND
VIOLATIONS
8.1.1
The Race Director has the right
to eject any person(s) from the pit, paddock
(staging area) or race track area.
9. CONDUCT OF PARTICIPANT (OFFICIALS, DRIVERS, CREWS, ETC.)
9.1.1
Vulgarity, derogatory or offensive language will result in disciplinary
action, ejection from race site and be subject to fines and penalties.
9.1.2
Any participant that threatens
bodily harm or assaults any official, driver,
10.1 Liability
10.1.1
The driver/pit crew, in signing
the entry, elects to use the course of the
event at drivers/pit crews own risk, and
thereby releases the sanctioning organization
together with their heirs, assigns, officers,
representatives, agents, employees, and
members, sponsoring organization and owners of properties on which sanctioned events
are to be held from all liability from injury to
person, property may be received by said
entrant and from all claims of said injuries to
the parties listed above growing out of, or
caused by any construction or condition of
the course over which the event is held.
10.2 Responsibility
10.2.1
Members of pit crew, etc., are
the responsibility of the driver to whom
assigned. If a crew member becomes a problem, the racer whom they are with, can be
disqualified.
10.2.2
The condition of a machine is
the responsibility of the driver. A driver may
be disciplined if driver’s machine is modified
so as to defraud the officials or other competitors.
11. FRAUD, BRIBERY
& ILLEGAL ASSISTANCE
In addition to non-compliance with any of
the above regulations or rules, the following
offenses shall be considered a breach of
regulations subject to disqualification.
11.1.1
Bribing or attempting to bribe
anyone connected with the race; accepting or
offering to accept a bribe.
11.1.2
Any fraudulent proceedings or
act of prejudicing the interest of the race
generally.
12. COURSE DISQUALIFICATION
12.1.1
If a skier loses one or both
ski/skis the team is disqualified. If a Skier
drops the pull rope after the first gate after
the hookup and is not able to continue on his
own, the team is disqualified. (NEW RULE
CHANGE If Skier drops the rope and can proceed forward on the course without the snow
machine turning around, the team will not be
disqualified. If the snow machine has to turn
or move backwards on the course to pick up
the Skier, then the team is disqualified). If the
snow machine breaks down and the skier is
not able to continue on his or her own power
the team is disqualified. If the team does not
yield to a team overtaking them from behind,
the first team is disqualified. At the release
point the snow machine is allowed to exit
the course to the right and then continue off
the course. There will be marked spots on the
top of First Aid for snow machine to exit the
course and continue to the Finish Line. If the
snow machine driver enters the course at any
time after the release, the team is disqualified. The only exception to this rule is if the
snow machine is returning to the hookup
area. Then follow this rule. Drive your snow
machine to the top of the course on the right
side of the First Aid, there will be an Official
to escort you to the hookup area. ****The
use of Alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited
and will result in Team Disqualification.*****
13. COURSE GATES
13.1.1
The Skier will be required to go
through all gates on the course, missing any
of the gates will mean disqualification. The
snow machine and skier have the same gate
rules they must go through all gates. The only
exception is the release point or drop of
point. There will be a marked path and cones
at this point. The Skier will release at this
point and continue to the next ski course
gate. When exiting the snow machine must
stay on the top or right side of the orange
cones marking the exit, the Skier will release
to the left and continue to reach the next
gate. This cone reference is not for disqualification purposes, but for marking for the exit
for snow machine. The safety is the big issue,
so please make sure to use the cones as an
exit path. Please stay in line with the cones.
We will discuss this at the drivers meeting on
the course Friday before the race, at this time
we will determine if this will be isqualification during the race!!!!!!!!
14. RERUN
14.1.1
If a team believes they have
been interfered with they must NOT continue
on the course. They must go to the nearest
official and request a rerun. If the jury
believes you have been interfered with your
rerun will stand. You will not be granted a
rerun after finishing the course.
15. OFFICIALS
15.1.1
All results and time are unofficial until gate keepers and officials have
reported their reports and the tech inspection
of the snowmachine is complete.
16. TRAINING
16.1.1
Please be alert and watch for
crew and other participants during training
days. All participants must wear bibs and
numbers on snow machines during practice.
Also, you must train only on the sections that
are open for training. If participants violate
these rules there will be a fine. You will be
allowed one mistake, the mistake will be a
$100.00 fine. If you are caught a second time
the team will be disqualified, and will not be
allowed to race in the event. This fine and
disqualification will be at the Race Directors
discretion. This will make training days safer
for all participants. Please look at the race
schedule at bottom of course finish line for
race course closure status. If you have any
questions, contact an official on the course
and he/she will advise you what to do.
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COURTESY NAOI
Debra McGhan talks with
riders during Arctic Man
2010 about avalanche
awareness
Arctic Man Pea Pod Challenge
provides lessons in survival
By DEBRA MCGHAN
For the SnowRider
E
very spring more than 10,000 people gather near Summit
Lake at the base of the Hoodoo Mountains in interior Alaska to
take part in an adrenaline junkie ritual known as Arctic Man.This
event attracts thrill seeking snowmobile riders, skiers and party revelers from around the globe.
A born and raised Alaskan, I’d heard about this event for years
but it wasn’t until last April that I finally made a point to go experience it for myself. I’d been warned it could be a pretty wild time
but also a lot of fun.While fun was one of my motivations, my true
purpose for going was as the Executive Director of NAOI, a nonprofit dedicated to outdoor safety education. I wanted to see if
there was any way to incorporate some kind of safety program to
help reduce preventable injuries and deaths, tragedies that have
marred this event in the past.
I had no camper, motorhome or luxury travel rig and just a $250
budget to cover all my time and expenses.What I had most was an
obsessive passion to make a difference and a willing volunteer who
agreed to join me on this adventure.
Although I have spent the past three years working diligently on
teaching people about emergency preparedness, I myself did a dismal job preparing before setting out on this first journey to Arctic
Man. I have camped in a tent many times in the past but admit it
has been a long while since I winter camped. It wasn’t until we
were actually setting up our tent in 4-degree temperatures that I
realized how woefully underprepared I really was. My sleeping bag
had lost its warmth and loft and my air mattress proved to be a
huge cold magnet.
The only thing that saved me from complete misery was my volunteer friend who had brought along his two snuggly warm dachshunds and his willingness to share one of them with me. Little Bella
may have been small but she was a welcome little furnace in my
bag.
Because of our poor accommodations and lack of resources to
change our situation, we only held out for two days before calling it
IN BRIEF
Aklestad first in Arctic Cat Pro Open
Ski-Doo racer Tyler Aklestad of Palmer captured the Arctic Cat
Pro Open race Jan. 16 at the USCC National Guard CrossCountry Snowmobile Championship race in Grand Forks, N.D.
The USCC host a record field of more than 200 racers on the
day including Corey Davidson, who took his second straight
USCC FXR Pro 600 win. Davidson went on to win his seventh
Soo I-500 race on Feb. 5 in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., as well. The I500 is 500 laps around a 1-mile ice track.
Aklestad left first in the field of 19 Pro Open riders and set a
blistering pace. After two laps he was some 10 seconds clear of
MCGHAN
continued from page 37
good and heading for home. But that was enough time to watch the
incredible race, which you really do have to see to believe and
understand, and for us to realize that presented as a game where
you can win really cool prizes, safety education was not only
embraced, but supported and appreciated by the crowd.
More than 120 people stopped by to say hi and try their skill
at our avalanche rescue searching game. And thanks to Alaska
Mining and Diving Supply, five lucky players walked away with
$100 gift certificates.
During the hours we stood in a bracing cold wind and talked
to people, we got to hear amazing stories about close calls riders
had experienced during their own adventures and even one
story from a man that related the tragic death of his close friend
in an avalanche. He told us the accident had occurred during
Arctic Man on a beautiful blue sky day when no expected something to go so wrong. I’ve read enough accident reports to know
this is a common theme among many similar tragedies. It broke
my heart and cemented my resolve to do something to help stop
this kind of sadness from infiltrating an event as much fun as
Arctic Man.
To support the NAOI effort to share safety information, this
year Arctic Man is upping the opportunities and the prizes with
the Pea Pod Challenge. Companies like Team CC have also joined
to donate more prizes and this year the top award is a snowmachine.
The cost to play is just $10 and will give everyone a chance to
learn or test their skills at challenges that range from getting a
snowmobile unstuck to finding an avalanche victim to basic
wilderness survival like starting a fire and building a shelter.
The instructors at NAOI have taken the top skills identified
during a statewide snowmobile safety summit and incorporated
them into this survival game that pits participates against some
of the most common challenges you could face on the trail. Are
you prepared with the knowledge and skills necessary if your
friend accidently crashes their machine into a fixed object? How
about if you get your machine stuck on the side of an exposed
slope? Or get caught in an avalanche?
The Pea Pod Challenge will teach you critical skills for survival
or just give you a chance to practice. Plus you might win a great
prize from one of our top sponsors including Arctic Man, Team
CC or Alaska Mining and Diving Supply.
Last year during Arctic Man 2010, when I emerged from our
small mountain tent to find the glow of the sun painting beautiful colors across the rolling hills of the HooDoo Mountains, I
knew I’d be back. This truly is an incredible event and one worth
second place rider Aaron Christensen (Polaris), posting a time of
21:50.630 to Christensen’s 22:00.719. Veteran snocross rider and
former Winter X Games gold medalist Justin Tate (Polaris) was
third (22:01.567), Christian Brothers Racing/Arctic Cat rider D.J
Ekre was fourth (22:04.840) and Ski-Doo rider Ross Erdman was
fifth (22:11.199).
The 12-mile course followed ditch, treeline, powerline and
fields. There was good snow and plenty of drifted areas that
made for challenging riding. As the day wore on, the course
became whooped-out, making for exciting viewing for fans.
—SnowRider staff
experiencing at least once in a lifetime.
Finding a unique, fun way to incorporate safety messages into
this mayhem of testosterone and motorhead riding fanatics
through this game is a truly inspiring challenge and a great way
to reach those that need this information most.
We invite everyone to come to the 26th annual Arctic Man
and experience the Pea Pod Challenge for yourself. You might
walk away the big winner of a snowmobile or other great prizes.
At the least you could learn some valuable skills that may one day
save your life. Learn more at www.besnowsmart.org
Remember to come prepared with a motorhome, camper,
warm sleeping bag or a large dog that likes to snuggle.
This program made possible by the Alaska Dept. of Public
Safety, the Alaska Division of Parks, Arctic Man, Alaska Mining and
Diving Supply, Team CC, Alaska Toy Rental and H2O Guides. Plus
an incredible team of volunteers and supporters.
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EVENTS
MARCH
3: GENERAL MEETING AT ALBATROSS
Caribou Hills Cabin Hoppers
www.akchch.org
3-6: TREK OVER THE TOP
Alaska Trailblazers
www.alaskatrailblazers.com
5: MOUNT SUSITNA
Anchorage Snowmobile Club
www.anchoragesnowmobileclub.com
5-6: MCLAREN VALLEY
Fairbanks Snow Travelers
www.snowtravelers.org
10-13: SUSITNA RIVER LODGE
www.iceracingak.com
26: FAMILY FUN DAY
10-13: TREK OVER THE TOP
www.akchch.org
Alaska Trailblazers
www.alaskatrailblazers.com
13: IRA 500-MILE SPRING CLASSIC
12: SPENCER GLACIER
Ice Racing Alaska
www.iceracingak.com
13: SHULIN LAKE
12: SNOWMOBILE RONDY
Curry Ridge Riders
www.curryridgeriders.com
16: GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
13: 500 MILE GRAND PRIX
Presented by Coors Light & Crown Royal
Ice Racing Alaska
19: KANIKULA GLACIER
19: KANIKULA GLACIER
Curry Ridge Riders
19-20: CANTWELL
20: SHULIN LAKE
26-27: BEAVER POINT LODGE
26: CRR BBQ
Curry Ridge Riders
APRIL
2: SHULIN LAKE
Curry Ridge Riders
2-3: BEAVER POINT LODGE (alternate
date)
3: CURRY RIDGE RIDERS BBQ
Curry Ridge Riders
6-11: ARCTIC MAN SKI & SNO-GO
CLASSIC
Arctic Man
www.arcticman.com
7: GENERAL MEETING AT ALBATROSS
www.akchch.org
16-17: CANTWELL
MOUNTAIN MAN
continued from page 12
are not required to own a snowmachine in order to get in on the
action. Everything to see and do is right there.
The race itself is unique in the hill climb category.
“The race in Valdez is like no other,” says John Wichman, a successful Mountain Man racer.“It is on a real big mountain and is very
technical, but the best part is the people that run the event and the
city of Valdez.”
He’s been racing the hill climb since the late ’90s, and like others, has used this race to catapult him into the championships at
Jackson Hole.
The Hill Climb is hosted by the Valdez Snowmachine Club as
part of its series of races, and as the first race to qualify for the next
season’s national championships.The races were formed in 1991
and included only seven or so local friends. It has since seen as
many as 100 racers, some from outside the state.
“The only thing we’ve added the last couple of years is the junior classes for trophy; they’re trophy classes only,” says Saxe.“That’s
been one of the bigger classes, and they’re only for trophy so people aren’t throwing in a bunch of money to compete. Junior classes
are 14 to 17 racers.We usually have about 60 to 70 racers total, and
they’ll usually enter more than one class,” she said.
The range of rider skill and snowmachine modification can
make for some exciting action.
“We have recreational riders that are trying out for the first time,
novice riders,” Saxe said.“And then you get into the people that
spend tens of thousands of dollars on their sleds to race very professionally.”
While watching, spectators can enjoy food and drinks from nearby vendors, music, broadcast race reports and a lot of camaraderie.
Spectators are more than welcome to camp and claim pull-over
spaces, and lodging accommodations during the event can be found
in nearby Valdez.
This is a prime snowmachine destination, and with the combined race traffic, visitors should arrive early to secure a parking
and camping sites.
“People usually show up the Monday or Tuesday before,” says
Saxe.“There’s a lot of riding there and opportunity for people to
bring the family out.”
“Over the past few years the whole race has moved up to the
mountain, and it’s like a big family campout for the weekend in one
of the best places to ride in Alaska,”Wichman said.“I always try to
go down to Valdez mid-season to ride and visit everyone before the
races.”
For those who do camp, Saxe recommends staying off-road. No
Schedule of events
THURSDAY, APRIL 14
5–8 p.m.
Registration at Elk’s Lodge
FRIDAY, APRIL 15
10 a.m. - Hill Climb racers meeting in Thompson Pass
11 a.m. - Hill Climb race day No. 1 starts in Thompson Pass
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
10 a.m. - Hill Climb racers meeting in Thompson Pass
11 a.m. - Hill Climb race day No. 2 Starts in Thompson Pass
If all classes are finished on Saturday, awards will be held on the
pass a couple hours after the King of the Hill runs.
SUNDAY, APRIL 17 (if needed or for weather day)
Finish Hill Climb Competition
10 a.m. - Racers meeting
11 a.m. - Race starts
BASIC RULES
Each racer of a class will get two runs up the hill. Each class will
begin once the previous class has finished. Each class will be a
timed event. In the lower cc classes, if no one makes the timing
gates the winner will be determined with their high mark. Hill
bosses Jeff S and Jeff H will make the call on high marks.
The hill crew is responsible for accurately marking sleds and
watching for missed gates. Videotaping during the event is for
spectator and vendor entertainment only, and will not be used
to overturn a decision made by the hill crew. All racers are
required to wear an avalanche beacon when on the hill.
matter where spectators anchor, everyone should abide by road
rules for safety and access.
“If there is a chance of any kind of snow, or in any of the slide
areas, the state crew will come through and tell them to move,” says
Saxe.“They do plow out areas for people to park off road.They are
very accommodating that way.They don’t go out and plow a campground or anything, but they do provide decent parking, and there’s
no charge.”
Avalanche warnings do occasionally arise in certain areas in the
pass. If and when traveling in the backcountry, abide by safety standards and be sure the area being traveled in areas open for public
use. Stay in groups and carry necessary survival and rescue gear.
Visit www.valdezsnow.com for event updates, and above all
enjoy the races and good luck to those who take on the hill climb
for themselves.
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CLUB NEWSLETTER:
Cabin Hoppers staying busy with events
COURTESY CHCH
The Tustumena 200 has come and
gone for 2011 and the big winner was
DeeDee Jonrowe. We send her our
Congratulations on a great race! The
trails were in great shape for the race
along with the trail markings. Big thanks
to our own grooming committee which
consists of Tinker Anderson, Ralph
Peterson, Paul Cooper and Rick Northy
for their help each and every year making
Get out and ride while its good
weather and good trails. People are
saying the snow is the best we have
had all year.
these trails the best that they can be. This
year also saw a great turnout from the
public, many people watched the mushers going to and fro wishing them "good
luck" on the trails.
The Annual Napa Fun Run was another great success. This is an event hosted
by Nolan Compton each year with all of
the proceeds going towards our local Safe
Kids program that provides affordable
helmets to children along with training &
education every November.
Our Annual WOW (Way Out Women)
Ride was on February 26th, we will have
updated details of that event next month
for everybody. This is a run to raise
money for cancer patients here on the
Kenai Peninsula. It is buckets of fun and
this year the ride marshal was Jackie
Purcell from KTUU Channel 2. This year
The Caribou Hills Cabin
Hoppers are ready to ride.
the run starts and finishes at the Clam
Shell Lodge on the Sterling Hwy.
Our own Family Fun Day is tentatively
set for March 12th this year; check our
website at www.akchch.org for current
updates on this fun family event.
We did get our snow and cold weather
to set it up so the trails are all groomed
and in very good shape on our side and
the Snomads have groomed theirs. Get
out and ride while its good weather and
good trails. People are saying the snow is
the best we have had all year.
Remember to pack out what you pack
in. Keep our play ground clean.
—Les Crane
RESULTS
AMMC Race Results
SINGLE CYLINDER
1
249
Johnie “Racer X” Martinez
SNOWCROSS
2
213
Liam Whiteman
Jan 15 • Snowcross Race #1 – Cancelled
3
244
Dave Sticklan
January 29 • Snowcross Race #2 – Cancelled
OVER 45
CROSS COUNTRY • January 22 - Big Lake 150 Cross Country Race
FIRST CLASS LEAVING • CLASS 0-600 PRO
232
Mike Vasser
2
157
Jim Miller
1976 Arctic Cat el Tigre 5000
3
95
Ron Soule
1977 Arctic Cat Pantera 5000
BIB ##
Sled
Start Position
Start Time
Luce’s Chk pt
Course Time
1
73
Dave Locklear Sr
Tyson Johnson
6
Doo
5
0:02:00
0:38:03
2:21:09
2
277
Justin Lango
2
Scott Faeo
22
Pol
1
0:00:00
0:42:13
2:28:24
3
213
Liam Whiteman
3
Brenden Sweetsir
31
Pol
3
0:01:00
0:41:39
2:33:33
341-500 CC FAN/FA-COMBINED
SECOND CLASS LEAVING • CLASS 0-600 SEMI - PRO
Sled
1974 Yamaga GPX 433
0-340 CC FAN/FA-COMBINED A MAIN
1
BIB ##
1974 Ski-Doo
1978 Yamaha Enticer 250
1
Place Racer Name
Place Racer Name
Start Position
Start Time
Luce’s Chk pt
Course Time
1
66
Chris Schachle
2
248
Alex Martinez
1981 Yamaha SS440
3
247
Rick Schooley
1981 Arctic Cat Panther
1
Cody Barber
89
Pol
5
0:07:00
0:45:21
2:42:16
OPEN-COMBINED
2
Jason Day
144
Doo
4
0:06:30
0:46:53
2:47:07
1
232
Mike Vasser
3
Josh Pool
19
Pol
3
0:06:00
0:49:02
2:57:13
2
95
Ron Soule
3
266
Chris Schachle
THIRD CLASS LEAVING • CLASS 0-600 WOMEN
1978 Polaris TXC 340
1974 Yamaha GPX433
120CC MOD CLASS
Place Racer Name
BIB ##
Sled
Start Position
Start Time
Lap 1 Lap 2
1
Jamie Hollis
10
Doo
2
0:09:00
0:49:33 0:34:30
Course Time
1
1:24:03
2
2
Dani Levine
14
Pol
3
0:09:30
3
Trina Harrington
88
Cat
1
0:08:30
0:49:03 0:36:48
1:25:51
120CC STOCK
0:57:51 0:44:02
1:41:53
1
2
FOURTH CLASS LEAVING • CLASS 0-600 JUNIOR FAN
243
Anthony Winsor
2010 Arctic Cat 120
286
Kyle Whittock
2010 Arctic Cat 120
227
Robert Ian Schachle
3
Place Racer Name
BIB ##
Sled
Start Position
Start Time
Lap 1 Lap 2
1 Liam Whiteman
213
Doo
1
0:10:00
1:15:45 1:30:18
2010 Polaris 120
Brad Klein
Adam Klein
2010 Polaris 120
2010 Arctic Cat 120
Course Time
2:46:03
VINTAGE • February 5, Willow Winter Carnival Vintage Closed Course and Drag Races
CLASS 1->300CC SINGLE CYLINDER
FIFTH CLASS LEAVING • CLASS 0-600 JUNIOR LIQUID
1
244
Dangerous Dave Stricklan
Course Time
2
249
Johnie “Racer X” Martinez
0:52:47 0:42:14
1:35:01
3
281
Butch Sapp
0:55:17 0:40:28
1:35:45
CLASS 2-0-340 CC FAN/FA
Place Racer Name
BIB ##
Sled
Start Position
Start Time
Lap 1 Lap 2
1
Kenney Lee
62
Pol
2
0:11:00
2
Jesse French
33
Pol
3
0:11:30
SIXTH CLASS LEAVING • CLASS 0-600 VETERAN
Place Racer Name
BIB ##
Sled
Start Position
Start Time
Lap 1 Lap 2
1
61
Cat
2
0:12:30
0:46:15 0:31:22
TJ McCollum
Course Time
1:17:37
VINTAGE • January 30, Houston Lodge and Rattle Can Racing
Vintage Race #3 Results
1
211
Dawson Hermans
2
273
Brian Hatch
3
276
Vaughn Salzbrun
1980 Ski Doo
1980 John Deere 340
1980 John Deere 340
CLASS 3-341-500 CC FAN/FA/0-340CC LIQUID
1
232
Mike Vasser
2
224
Tim Perry
3
282
Vincent Salzbrun
1974 Yamaha GPX433
1976 Mercury Sno-Twister 340
1979 Polaris TXL 340
CLASS 4-OPEN
WOMEN’S OPEN
1
220
Kelcy Moe
2
208
Shyla Schachle
3
264
Lenea Tims
1
271
Matt Balzarini
1977 Ski Doo Blizzard 9500
1981 AC Panther 440
2
266
Chris Schachle
1981 Arctic Cat Panther 4000
1980 Polaris SS440
3
242
Tyler Gurley
1978 Arctic Cat el Tigre 5000
1980 Ski-Doo SS500
CLASS 5-OVER 45
1
157
Jim Miller
2
253
Chuck Balzarini
3
95
Ron Soule
1977 Ski-Doo Blizzard 9500
CLASS 6-WOMEN’S OPEN
1
208
Shyla Schachle
2
220
Kelcy Moe
1981 AC Panther 440
3
264
Lenea Tims
1980 Ski-Doo SS500
ADDED CLASS—-IFS >1985
1
283
Charlie Bailey
2
258
Lyndon Thomas
1981 Yamaha SRX 440
1985 Polaris 600
3
256
Jon Peterson
1981 Yamaha SRX 440
120CC STOCK IRON PUP
1
286
Kyle Whittock
2
227
Robbie Ian Schachle
3
254
Adam Klein
4
218
Tristan Donahoo
2010 Arctic Cat 120
2010 Polaris 120
2010 Arctic Cat 120
2010 Polaris 120
120CC MOD IRON PUP
1
239
Anthony Windsor
2
66
Brad Klein
2010 Polaris 120
2010 Arctic Cat 120
DRAG RACES
Over 45
1
232
Mike Vasser
1973 Ski Doo Blizzard 800
Mike Vasser
1974 Yamaha GPX 338
0-340 CC FAN/FA
1
232
341-500 CC FAN/FA/0-340CC LIQUID
1
223
Donny Bull
253
Chuck Balzarini
1976 Mercury Sno-Twister 340
OPEN
1
1977 Ski-Doo Blizzard 9500
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March, 2011

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