Shown is Craig Houghton during last year’s race. (Manu Mandhok/Submitted) - BC, Canada 
Teenagers participating in this year’s Caledonia Classic Sled Races
The Caledonia Classic Sled Races are on schedule and this year they have five teenagers participating in the event as well.
“I like the challenge. I like to work the dogs and I like the companionship of the dogs, how we direct each other and how we push each other,” said Sean Houghton, a participant and grade 10 student at Fort St. James Secondary School (FSJSS).
Houghton is participating in the six dog sprint which is a six mile event. He said they have been training for five days a week, for the sled races.
“We practice passing so when we get into the race, dogs aren’t scared of passing the other team. We also practice running them slower so they can maintain speed for a longer distance and we practice running them fast so they can run fast for a shorter distance,” he said.
Lovis Hanks, grade 9 student at FSJSS is another participant and even though she has only been dog sledding for a year, she loves the sport.
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