Lynn Witte wins the 2023 CopperDog 80
Lynn Witte wins the 2023 CopperDog 80
Lynn Witte wins the 2023 CopperDog 80 Read More »
Lynn Witte wins the 2023 CopperDog 80
Lynn Witte wins the 2023 CopperDog 80 Read More »
Our 2023 Featured Artist – Miss Trista Berryman The CopperDog mission is to develop charitable, educational, and benevolent activities dedicated to the enrichment, development, and vitality of communities, natural resources, and trail systems in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula through world-class events, creating informational and educational opportunities, encouraging national recognition, specifically with respect to advancing national and
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JR Anderson had a strong showing in all three stages of the CD150 to secure another victory. JR was followed by Ruan Anderson who came in second, with Joanna Oberg finishing in third place.
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The winner of the CD80 this year is Martha Schouweiler, followed by Lynne Witte, and Bucky Tippett in third place.
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CD25 Race – all participants finished the race. Ben Thompson was our winner with a time one hour 5 minutes and 40 seconds. He finished in front of Geri Minard by 11 seconds!. Third place went to Anna Anderson. Congratulations to all participants. Thanks to all our volunteers and sponsors who made the race possible.
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Our 2022 Featured Artist – Miss Caiana May Silvelet We would like to introduce the CopperDog 2022 Featured Artist, Caiana Silvelet! Caiana is a 9th grader at Calumet High School. Her work will be featured on the Official 2022 CopperDog 150 race poster. In addition to the poster all race officials will be wearing her art on our
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Frank Moe – Musher Frank Moe was one of the favorite mushers who was a great friend of the CopperDog. Frank lived a full life and impacted many many people. Frank was honored by the CopperDog with a memorial position in the 2022 race and our rememberance orange hats. Here is Frank’s obituary Read more
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by Jean Wilcox, DVM There are many parts of a sled dog race. The vet crew is just one of those parts. Our team is made up of veterinarians, technicians and vet students. Many of the team have worked this race since the beginning and have encouraged more to become involved. We appreciate the hard
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Duane Bennet – Musher and CopperDog Volunteer Duane Bennett passed away July 31st, 2019. Duane and his wife Joni returned to the Copper Country, which enabled them to participate in three CopperDog race seasons. Joni continues to be an active participant and important volunteer for the race. Despite suffering debilitating injuries as a result of
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Jo (Jonette) Cauvin It is with a heavy heart that CopperDog announces the passing of a longtime family member, Jo Cauvin. Jo was a founding incorporator of CopperDog, a board member and officer, and the skills she brought from her corporate background were invaluable in guiding the organization through its infancy and into the present
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