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We would like to thank Steve Fitzgerald and Matt Heyse of Shorewaves for over ten years of supporting the CopperDog with Internet and streaming services. We wish Steve all the best in his retirement
ShoreWaves to Wind Down Operations; Founder Retiring After 14 Years Serving the Copper Country

HOUGHTON, Mich. — July 15th, 2026 — ShoreWaves, a fixed wireless Internet and telephone provider serving Michigan's Copper Country, announced today that it will cease operations and wind down customer service, following the retirement of founder Steve Fitzgerald.

For more information call Shorewaves at 906-523-9370 or via email at [email protected]

Last week CopperDog attended the MADE U.P. Outdoor Summit put on by the 906 Adventure Team at Northern Michigan University.

It was amazing... but what did we get out of it?

Well... If we, as an organization, are serious and want to be stewards and leaders around the sport of sled dog racing, there was not a more obvious choice than to be proactive and intentional about the protection of the land, and the access to the land, we use. Not only for our event but also for biking, hiking, birdwatching, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, ORVing, etc. You get the point.

So as of today CopperDog is a member of KORC - Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition and will be attending their steering committee meetings. And we are doing this FOR ALL. Yes, you too!

With this decision, we will be a force in also preserving our history, culture, and way of life. Copper Country Forever!!

For more info on KORC, please follow this link; .

This post has -NO- tags, -NO- links, -NO- parties, -NO- gimmicks, and most importantly -NO SALES-. And we say this with conviction every single year...

May tomorrow mean something! Consider what it's all about; take a second to reflect and remember - it should never be a "Happy Memorial Day".

We pay respects to all that have gone that next step for you and these united states.

"Thank you for still standing watch over us and this beautiful land we call home."

Just a quick little post sharing what we are up to in the near future; because we think it's important. CopperDog (by the way of Kelly and Kiko) will be attending the "MADE U.P. Outdoor Summit" taking place at the end of the month at Northern Michigan University in the Queen City of Marquette.

Why? Conservation, sustainability, community, and adventure! Because it will be "...an opportunity to celebrate what we love most about the Upper Peninsula (and why we live here) - outdoor spaces and recreation."

A dynamic team of local individuals, organizations, and speakers was assembled and they will lead conversations on local topics that impact all of us. And you may even recognize some of the Copper Country representatives that will be there; Gina from KORC - Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition and Aaron from Rock Solid Trail Contracting, LLC.

We just wanted to let you all know that we take ownership in what we do and no decision is ever done without the consideration on how it affects the people, the land, and the future. And coming together to have a conversation on how it all intermingles with the Keweenaw, the Upper Peninsula, and the State of Michigan is a must! We go further to say that SLED DOG RACING is a huge part of the puzzle! The "Superior Crown Sled Dog Series" represents what lot of what we believe in!

See you there? That would be awesome! More information right here; .


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It snowed this past Sunday on Mother's Day. Matter of fact, the only month that has never seen snow falling in da Keweenaw is August. Which begs us to tell you all about our four seasons; Early Winter, Mid Winter, Late Winter, and Next Winter!

With that, our Board of Directors and Race Planning Team will meet once more in early June to close-out the season before we pick it all back up in early September.

New things in store? Is that a trick question?

EDIT: "I have seen snow fall in August…enough to make snowballs off of cars!" -- Peggy Lanctot-Kauppi


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Krissy, Billie, and Kiko doing the drawings for volunteer gifts! Fletcher [which is not pictured] was another helper like Billie!!!

We’re at the CopperDog Volunteer Event at the Elks Lodge in Calumet

SEE YOUS THIS EVENING!!!

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THIS COMING SATURDAY!!! Cash-bar, best-food-ever catered by Sundae in the park, and music by [a solo] Chad Borgen - the Wildman himself!!

Meaning that; come celebrate "YOU" with "US" - the 2026 Volunteer Appreciation Night will be this Saturday the 4th of April @ 5:30 PM (until 8:30 PM) at the Copper Country #404 Elks Lodge in Calumet!

CopperDog attire is recommended! 😉 Need to find that special super fancy outfit for the night? Look no further than Copper World! Stop by in person or shop online right here;



Come visit, come hang out, & come party!!! Besides food & music, we have a bunch of prizes too ...and FUN!




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Have you seen the brockit trilogy that Adɐm Johnson put together after the 2026 CopperDog? Have you seen what this race and our Keweenaw-communities are all about? Here they are - in order even;

DAY 1: https://vimeo.com/1169361325/

DAY 2: https://vimeo.com/1170074673/

DAY 3: https://vimeo.com/1173787535/

And so come celebrate all this and more at our 2026 Volunteer Appreciation Night! This coming Saturday the 4th of April @ 5:30 PM (until 8:30 PM) at the Copper Country #404 Elks Lodge in Calumet!

Cash-bar, best-food-ever catered by Sundae in the park, and music by Chad Borgen - the Wildman himself!! Michigan's Upper Peninsula's very own rock-n-roll country show with a honky-tonk attitude; but this time Collectiveless - he will be solo.

Besides food & music, we have a bunch of prizes too ...and FUN! Loads of fun!!! Come visit, come hang out, and in a way already make plans for 2027!!!


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