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The Chugiak Dog Mushers Association promotes the sport of dog mushing with emphasis on care, training, and responsible breeding of sled dogs. Our membership covers the full range of sled dog enthusiasts - from armchair mushers to junior, recreational, and competitive racing teams. Our trails and activities are vital to the sport of dog mushing in southcentral Alaska.
Report from the Board
1. Dryland Season Update
The Dryland Season will now include a third preliminary race, forming the new Alaskan Dryland Points Series. This will be a 3-race competition, independent of the Dryland Derby Championship. Click HERE for rules and information.
2. Annual Work Party - Saturday, August 8th.
Please come to the Beach Lake staging area to help get the clubhouse, property, and trails ready for the season! More info to be announced on the website and Facebook.
3. Save the Dates — 2026-27 Race Schedule:
- 9/12 Alaskan Dryland Points Race 1
- 9/19 Alaskan Dryland Points Race 2
- 9/26 Alaskan Dryland Points Race 3
- 10/3–10/4 Dryland Derby
- 12/30 Jr/Sr Night Race
- 1/17 South Central Challenge – CDMA Day
- 1/23 Solo Sweepstakes
- 2/6–2/7 Eagle River Classic
- 3/21 Friends of CDMA Race & Easter Fun Run
4. 2026-27 Membership Renewal
Membership runs from August 1 to July 31. You must be a member to participate in CDMA events. Membership and trail fees are an important way you can support the club!
5. Annual CDMA Race Poster
We are looking for sponsors to support our sport. This is a crucial fundraiser for our club. If you know businesses that want to support the club, please send contact info to [email protected].
6. Volunteers Needed
As we prepare for the new season, we are always looking for volunteers to help us offer safe, fun races for our members. If you, or someone you know, could be a volunteer, please send contact info to [email protected].
Happy trails, CDMA BOD
Beach Lake sled dog trails are open to the public from April 15 - August 1
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Welcome New Board Members!
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Newly Elected officers:
Scott Maruskie Kourosh Partow Mike Parker Meghan McClelland Robert Forto Michelle Hill Ola Urbanska Officers serving 2nd year of 2-year term:
Robert Bundtzen Deanna Partow Susan Selzer Kevin Snyder Humanitarian Award: Kourosh Partow CDMA Wheel Dog Recipient: Susan Selzer |
Koroush Partow and Susan Selzer, CDMA's 2026 award-winners
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Board meetings are held at 7 pm on the second Tuesday of every month at the CDMA Clubhouse (Beach Lake Park).
The public is welcome to attend!
Click HERE for more information about our club
The public is welcome to attend!
Click HERE for more information about our club
Many thanks to Eagle River/Chugiak Parks & Rec and Kourosh Partow for all their effort
Please renew your membership
Chugiak Dog Mushers Association is run entirely by a team of dedicated volunteers. There are many opportunities to participate for mushers and non-mushers alike! Memberships run from August 1-July 31.
Your support is important to us - sign up today for the upcoming mushing season!
Your support is important to us - sign up today for the upcoming mushing season!
Thanks to our SponsorsWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT!
Lotto Alaska Anchorage Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Eagle Summit Dental Group First National Bank of Alaska North Eagle River Physical Therapy Udelhoven Polar Eyes Veterinary Ophthalmology Sanitary pumpers Kathy Fernandez Team Sunset Body Shop Odd Man Rush Security Self Storage Mushing Magazine Alaska Dog Works Northern Chiropractic Underdog Feeds |
Thanks to all the Board members and volunteers for their continued dedication! CDMA continues to thank Parks and Recreation for supporting the sport of Dog Mushing. Thanks to the Girl Scout Troop 929 for CDMA sign painting/repairing. Thanks to Stacie Batch/Monica Heath-Brost for complete Clubhouse cleaning and floor repainting. Thanks to Susan Cantor for continued excellence in our ChugiakDogMushers.com website and additional IT support. Thanks to Mike Parker for IT support. |
Clubhouse Dedication
Honoring Ron Kilian for his decades of leadership
Ron Kilian
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Check out our new sign!
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HUGE Thank You to David Lambert, Lotto Alaska , MEA and Eagle River Polaris, Paul Hughes who made it possible for CDMA to purchase this brand new side-by-side - Our trails will be wider, safer and FASTER! Come and enjoy our trails and make sure to thank people who made this possible!!
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We are also grateful to the CDMA members who participated in our work party to get the clubhouse, staging area, trails, and grooming equipment ready for the season. It takes dedicated people to bring the club's plans to fruition!
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These businesses support dog mushing
Please support them!
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The Public is Welcome!
We welcome spectators, new mushers, and volunteers to participate in a full spectrum of fun, educational, and competitive events hosted by the Chugiak dog mushers. Board meetings are held at 7 pm the second Tuesday of every month at the CDMA clubhouse on Beach Lake Road. All members are welcome to attend. |
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