Welcome to the
Chugiak Dog Mushers Association

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. ​

Seeking new Board Members

Do you know someone who would be a great choice for the CDMA Board of Directors? Please submit their name so the nominating committee can contact them - or​ nominate yourself if you're interested!

Among other things, our board members:
  • Organize a wide variety of events
  • Inform and engage the public
  • Stay on top of local issues 
  • Maintain and improve our dedicated trails
We are also accepting nominations for the Humanitarian Award. View the criteria and submit your nomination HERE.

​All nominations must be submitted by April 10 to appear on the ballot. ​

Races cancelled for 2020 Season

We regretfully announce that the three remaining races for the 2019-20 season have been cancelled:
  •  March 21: 36/20
  • April 4: Friends of CDMA Fundraiser Race
  • April 5: Easter Fun Run
The trails are beautiful and will remain open. We appreciate your understanding as we join together to keep our community safe and healthy.

CDMA Board of Directors


Join the CDMA Discussion group on Facebook for trail updates and more.

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PLEASE OBSERVE TRAIL CLOSURES WHEN POSTED
This easement connects the alternate trail to the main trail system. Please respect trail closures so we don't lose this privilege! 
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Easement trail shown in purple
​​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.  
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​Board meetings are held at 7 pm the first Tuesday of every month at the CDMA clubhouse on Beach Lake Road.   All members are welcome to attend.

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Join hosts Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow on the ​Dog Driver podcast! 
​Listen, learn, and share at Dog Works Radio