2003 ADMA International Sled Dog Symposium

2003 symposium schedule

Speaker biographies

Symposium recordings for purchase

Skijor champion Jim Herriges and Iditarod and Yukon Quest musher Gwen Holdman play the part of giant vertebrae for canine physical therapist Wes Rau at the 2003 International Sled Dog Symposium. Photo by Dave Partee.

Welcome to the 16^th annual International Sled Dog Symposium hosted by the Alaska Dog Mushers Association (ADMA). Mark your calendar for October 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th, 2003. The symposium will again be held at Pioneer Park (formerly Alaskaland) in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Dog mushing enthusiasts from Alaska, Canada, the Lower 48 and Europe will enjoy a weekend of informative sessions and hands-on workshops. The symposium has something to offer every kind of musher, from experienced distance or sprint racers to recreational mushers and even non-mushing dog enthusiasts. See our speaker biographies for information on all our presenters. The trade fair features more than 30 vendors offering the latest in mushing equipment, clothing, dog food, supplements, and much more.

The symposium also features our annual fundraising auction. Items available at previous auctions have included a truckload of wood shavings, a load of topsoil, artwork, dinner gift certificates, winter gear and lots of dog mushing equipment. Revenue from the auction helps fund ADMA activities such as the symposium, the Challenge Series races, the Limited and Open North American championships, and maintenance of our world-class, multiuse trail system.

There is no better way to start the season! Join us in Fairbanks on October 3–5 for the 2003 ADMA International Sled Dog Symposium.

Registration fees:
$40 for two days, $20 for one day

Keynote presentation only:
$5 at the door; no preregistration required

Minimum age to attend symposium: 12 years old, except for Junior mushing presentation on Friday night

Dog policy: No dogs are allowed in the Civic Center without prior approval. Contact Val Mackler or Carol Kaynor (see below).

Lodging: Comfort Inn is offering a special symposium rate of $65 plus tax for a standard room; includes full breakfast. Call (907) 479-8080 and ask for the 2003 sled dog symposium rate.

For more information

Examining the latest sled gear at the symposium trade fair. Photo by Dave Partee.

Program, speakers, general information

Contact Carol Kaynor by email or by phone at (907) 455-9663.

Program schedule

Preregistration form (PDF, 76 KB; deadline has now passed)

Trade fair

Contact Val Mackler by phone at (907) 488-1452.

Auction

Contact Shannon Erhart by email or by phone at (907) 479-0516.

List of auction items