The Las Cruces Urban Iditarod

Welcome leaders to a fun and different type of hike. If you sign up for this hike you are the leader of a dog sled team. (Note: This Urban Iditarod coincides with the Legendary Alaskan dog sled race. See main picture.) Only leaders should sign up for this hike; as such you are required to bring a minimum of 4 other “dogs” to the hike, and a maximum of 5.

Definition: “Dog” is a person dressed up as a real K-9, but probably could not pass for one by any stretch of the imagination. When leaders sign up for the hike, please note how many guests (“dogs”) you are bringing. It must be 4 or 5!

Are you still with me?

A dog sled team is comprised of 5 or 6 members: a musher and 4 or 5 “dogs.” However, musher can dress as a “dog” too. You will need a “dog sled.”

Definition: A “dog sled” can be a 2, 3, or 4 wheeled contraption (cart/sled) that the “dogs” will pull and the musher will push/control. Note: “Dogs” must bark at nearby people as we hike by them. Probably should not “sniff” the humans though.

Interested?

I hope so! We are trying to make a statement. That statement is, “FUN!” We are promoting the fact that in this time of craziness, there are still folks that can laugh at themselves and bring joy to others in the process. Now let's get serious for a bit!

Requirements:

1. I need a minimum of 10 leaders to commit to the Urban Iditarod for March 7, 2026. This is a Saturday. This should give you all enough time to build a team and a “dog sled.” Without a minimum of 10 leaders (~50 people) the statement does not have enough impact; and I will cancel the hike. The more the merrier.
2. No nudity, or political or racial statements of any kind are allowed. However, satire may be allowed. If you have questions, DM me early. All teams will be inspected for relevance and compliance. At the staging point a team of judges will tell you and your team whether you will be allowed to hike with us based on this criteria. Remember this is for FUN!
3. A maximum of 1 large K-9 or 2 small K-9s are allowed per team, but they must reside within your “dog sled” for the duration of the hike, and they must be well mannered. They cannot walk along side your team or pull the “dog sled.” Please curb your K-9 responsibly.
4. The course will be a 6 or 7 mile journey, providing maximum exposure to the maximum number of humans possible.
5. I will be working on an after-hike get together at a local sports bar or a park where we can end the hike and share stories of the hike. (There are always some really good ones that we all need to hear.)
6. Remember to carry water for “dogs” and K-9s in your sled and anything else you would take on a hike.
7. Please DM me for any questions. The sooner the better, and the more the merrier!

Caution/Disclaimer: Each individual hiker is responsible for their own personal safety/health and of their guests when participating in Borderland Outdoors. The organizers of Borderland Outdoors and Borderland Outdoors are not liable for any illness, injury, accident, mechanical break-down, or unforeseen acts that may occur while you participate going to, during, or after any activity. If you have a medical condition that may be aggravated by any kind of physical activity you must make your own personal decision about attending and not hold any of the volunteer organizers liable. All organizers are volunteers and are not compensated during any activity.