Our Mission

  1. Educate the public about sled dog activities including care, training, recreational mushing, skijoring, canicross, and sled dog racing;
  2. Promote sled dog sports;
  3. Sponsor mid-distance sled dog racing events in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, including but not limited to the UP200, Midnight Run, and Jack Pine 30 sled dog championship races, as well as other events which support our objectives.

The Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of the Upper Peninsula Sled Dog Association are elected to three year terms, with three terms expiring each year. They are elected at the annual Board meeting in May.  A student representative serves a 1-year term and is appointed by the Board.

Darlene Walch

President

dwalch@nmu.edu
Term Ends:

2025

Mari Vaydik

Vice President

vicepresident@up200.org
Term Ends:

2027

Ross Anthony

Treasurer

treasurer@up200.org
Term Ends:

2026

Megan Holeva

Volunteer Coordinator

megholeva2015@gmail.com
Term Ends:

2026

Brooke Quinn

Wetmore Checkpoint

bqupsda@gmail.com
Term Ends:

2025

Katie Rosebrugh

Wetmore Checkpoint

krupsda@gmail.com
Term Ends:

2025

Angela Sjolund

Trail

sjolundmqt@gmail.com
Term Ends:

2026

Paul Racine

Headquarters/HAM Operators

pwracine@gmail.com
Term Ends:

2027

Janine Pollock

jlpoll66@gmail.com
Term Ends:

2027

Mackenzie Geary

NMU Student Representative

mageary@nmu.edu
Term Ends:

2025

Support Staff

Carolyn Kerkela

Administrative Assistant

information@up200.org