Welcome to the Chugiak Dog Mushers Association!

The Chugiak Dog Mushers Association was established in the 1950's to provide safe sled dog trails and host events for local dog mushing enthusiasts. In the early 1970's, Chugiak Dog Mushers organized the first "Spring Classic" (now the Eagle River Classic) starting from the Eagle River Inn and crossing the Glenn Highway to Fort Richardson. In 1976, the Spring Classic was moved to Beach Lake Park, where CDMA was developing a trail system. With the support of Eagle River-Chugiak Parks and Recreation, local businesses, and dedicated club members, the Chugiak Dog Mushers Association has developed world class trails and events dedicated to the sport of dog mushing. 

Significant milestones:
1972: Organized the first "Spring Classic" in Eagle River
1979: Established main staging area and race trails at Beach Lake Park
1990: Developed "Alternate side" trails connecting to existing network
1992: Certified by State of Alaska as Nonprofit Corporation
1994: Constructed outhouse
1996: Hosted Arctic Winter Games sled dog events 
1997: Constructed enclosed Timing Tower
2002: Completed clubhouse
2003?: Installed culverts at road crossing
2016: Received 501(c)3 nonprofit status from IRS

Please click on the links below to learn more about the club's history!