Updated on 03/02/11

It's been 11 Years since the Club has been on top of Sleeping Lady and it's time to pay a visit. This will be an Advance Ride. With some swamps, some river riding, oh yeah some hills. The distance will be 100+ miles, to include, depending on our departure from the mountain there will be some night time riding.

We will be departing from Deshka Landing at 10 AM. They are located at the end of the road with a large gate. (see directions below) Plan on being there around 9:30 AM to unload and get ready. They have set up a large area for the club, check in at the office and let them you are with the club.

Extra fuel is required we be riding about 100 miles. If Luce's is open we can get fuel there so bring some cash just in case.

Deshka Landing will have a parking section reserved for us and will also give us reduce parking rates from $10.00 to $7.00.

Make sure you sled is in good operating condition, check for loose bolts, worn item and make sure the oil reservoir is full and fuel tank topped off. This ride will be 100 plus miles over various types of terrain and conditions.

You and your riding buddy should have at least one:
1.      Tow Rope
2.      Shovel or snow claw
3.      Hand Saw (folding type)
4.      Siphon Hose
5.      First Aid Kit  

You should have:

1.   Extra Fuel
2.   Flashlight or Head Lamp
3.   Spare Belt
4.   Tool Kit
5.   Warm Clothing layered so you can add or remove layers for temperature conditions
6.   Extra Gloves one pair will be wet if you have to dig out a sled
7.   Food and Drink   NO ALCOHOL
8.   Money for parking and if we find a lodge that sells fuel (preferable smaller bills)
9.   Any personal medication you might be taking. Plan on being back around 9 PM

Other Items to Consider but are not required

1.   Extra goggles with clear lens for night riding
2.   Camera with extra batteries (cold kills battery life)
3.   Pocket hand warmers
4.   Small 2 way radio
5.   GPS
6.   Compass and map
7.   Signaling device mirror or flare
8.   And anything else you might want or need

Directions to Deshka Landing:
Physical Address: 29691 West Deshka Landing Road, Willow 99688  907-495-3374
*Please be aware that there are several "S" turns and about a dozen moose that can make the last 6 miles of driving a challenge at times.  We want everyone to arrive safely.

1. Take the Glenn Highway North to the Parks Highway to Willow. 
2.  Continue North on the Parks Highway  to 70.8 mile.  Just past the airport you see a brown sign for Willow  Creek State Recreation Area followed by a green sign announcing the Deshka Landing turn.
3. Turn West (left) off the Parks Highway onto Willow Creek Parkway. 
4. Continue on Willow Creek Parkway (about 1.9 miles) to the first asphalt road (Crystal Lake Road).
5. Turn left onto Crystal Lake Road and continue (about 2.3 miles) to Mishap Road. 
6. Turn right on Mishap Road (Follow the State DOT sign) to Deshka Landing (about 2.7 miles).
7. Continue straight to the end of the road where you will drive into Deshka Landing. 

There is a special rate of $7 parking per day for club members on club rides.  Please follow the gate procedure instructions to take advantage of the special rate.

Gate Procedure:
Take ticket at ticket machine and proceed through gate.  Pull over near office and take ticket into office. The ticket will be paid for and validated inside the office.  We accept Visa/MasterCard, checks, and cash.

Upon exiting simply feed the ticket into the machine and the gate will open.  If  you do not validate the ticket in the office you will automatically be charged the full rate when you exit.

The office/store has drinks and snacks available for purchasing.

Indoor restrooms are located around the back of the building off the back porch.

Parking Area:
Follow the clearly marked signs to the dedicated area for the club.  This area is away from the main parking lot and it gives the group a large staging area.  Please adhere to the posted speed limits in your car and on your snow machines. 

As always check the ASC hot line  566-0272 for latest updates before departing for the ride.