SIERRA NEVADA

DOG DRIVERS

We are a diverse group of mushers promoting the sport of driving dogs. Our club is based mainly in Northern California but we have members all over the western part of the US.

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ANNUAL MUSHING CLINIC

This weekend event is an opportunity to have hands-on mushing training from some of California's top dog drivers & trainers!

You will receive one-on-one personalized training in teaching your dog the basics of pulling in harness, how to safely experiment with different types of equipment (sled, carts, scooters, etc.) and have the opportunity to experience working with trained dog teams in action! Plus, group mini seminars to learn even more! All of this is followed up by a wonderful dinner and a chance to mingle amongst everyone to get to make new connections for the future.

All breeds welcome!

OCTOBER 23-25, 2026 (Friday is an optional campout, clinic officially begins at 8:00a.m. on Saturday morning.)

For questions or more information contact Kathy Miyoshi: Arcgrace1@aol.com

Sierra Nevada Dog Drivers: email sndd@sndd.org

Instructors include Jen and Michael of Lead Dog Athletics who are returning for their year working with SNDD! We are so thrilled to have them again. Please visit their website at: https://www.leaddogathletics.com

 FUN RUNS

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Our Fun Run Events are informal low key gatherings.

They are free and unstaged.

We all usually just meet at the site of each event and hook up our teams to practice passing other teams and help beginners out with friendly advice.

We generally try to have 1-3 of these events each fall for experience in a race type environment to prepare for the upcoming race season.

These are great opportunities especially for young dogs to learn social skills being around other people and lots of other dogs.

Visit our EVENTS Calendar for upcoming Fun Runs.

2023 Chester Winterfest Sled Dog Races

2026 CHESTER SLED DOG RACE - TBD

DOWNLOAD THE ENTRY FORM HERE! (2026 Race Entry!)

2023 CHESTER SLED DOG RACE Results

LODGING UPDATE FOR CHESTER:

Antlers Motel 530-258-2722

Mention you are a musher and get a discount rate.

Pet friendly rooms with a small fee

Timber House Lodge and Lake Almanor Lodge

Pet Friendly Rooms - Reservations online

lakealmanorlodge.com

The restaurant Timber House and Brewery is open again!!!

Best Western Rose Quartz Inn 530-258-2002

St Bernard Lodge 530-258-3382

Kokanee Lodge / Carsons Chalet 800-210-70200