Alaskan Malamute Club of America
The AKC Parent Breed Club for the Alaskan Malamute

 

FAQS
WEATHER
Expect the unexpected in Northern California for the month of November. Expect  ANYTHING from sun to rain, with fairly mild days and cooler nights. By the first of NOVEMBER there could be (MIGHT be) snow on Interstate 80 above Reno, Nevada on your way into California. Be prepared!! (see I-80 mountains info below)

YOU MUST CARRY CHAINS OVER DONNER SUMMIT I-80 During Snow
 Nice days with are the norm.  November is unpredictable so    or   are possible. There is definately no in Sacramento so you can leave your at home.
CURRENT WEATHER 10 day forecasts
Sacramento, CA

Sat 11/2Mostly sunny  hi 68f  lo 41f  (20c/5c)
Sun 11/3Partly cloudy  hi 72f  lo 40f  (22c/4c)
Mon 11/4Mostly sunny  hi 68f  lo 41f  (20c/5c)
Tues 11/5Mostly sunny  hi 69f  lo 42f  (20c/5c)
Wed 11/6Mostly sunny  hi 69f  lo 49f  (20c/9c)
Thurs 11/7 Showers  hi 69f  lo 47f  (21c/8c)
Fri 11/8 Rain/Wind  hi 67f  lo 42f  (19c/6c)
Sat 11/9 Light rain  hi 67f  lo 42f  (19c/6c)
Sun 11/10 Rain  hi 67f  lo 42f  (19c/6c)
Truckee, CA (mountains)

Mostly sunny  hi 53f  lo 17f  (11c/-8c)
Partly cloudy  hi 55f  lo 20  (12c/-6c)
Mostly sunny  hi 54f  lo 23f  (15c/-5c)
Partly cloudy  hi 56f  lo 25f  (13c/-3c)
Partly cloudy  hi 52f  lo 28f  (11c/-2c)
Showers  hi 53f  lo 27f  (12c/-3c)
Heavy rain/wind hi 37f  lo 26f  (13c/-3c)
Rain/Snow  hi 49f  lo 26f  (9c/-2c)
Rain/snow  hi  49f  lo 26f  (9c/-3c)
 SNOW forecast for Sat. and Sun. in Truckee, CA
FOR THE   I-80   MOUNTAIN PASS



 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What ammenities does the hotel provide?  ** Pool, whirlpool spa, fitness center; safe, newstand, fax & copy machines, dry cleaning service, free airport shuttle (VANS will be supplied by NCAMA members to transport dogs and equipment). Rooms have: iron, ironing board, coffee maker, clock radio, TV with HBO (movies and video games at extra charge), data port, work desk, dial direct telephone, air conditioning.
RV parking area: Is there power and water available?  ** No water is accessable on the RV parking site. However, a truck will be coming to pump tanks and hose will be brought out to refill tanks during the week. No power is available on the RV parking site. HOWEVER, those people who have PAID for power will be hooked up to a large generator in the RV parking area and the cost will be split between them.

Where can we bath or dogs? ** A bathing area is set up BEHIND the hotel, almost directly behind the  reserved grooming room (Kitty Hawk).
Is there power in the grooming areas? ** Yes. Plenty of power in both the non reserved and reserved grooming areas. Grooming areas are  INSIDE the hotel, located in KITTY HAWK (reserved), CHINA CLIPPER (reserved) and HORIZON (grooming). Kitty Hawk and China Clipper reserved grooming is on the left of the ballroom down a short hall. Horizon is on the right of the ballroom right next door. The RESERVED grooming spaces are 5 feet by 8 feet (1.5 x 2.4 meters). A fourth grooming area under canopes outside will be set up in the parking lot (with power provided by generator) behind the hotel near the inside grooming areas.
Will there be kennels set up as "potty" areas? ** Yes. There will be at least three free standing kennels with pine shavings for dogs to relieve themselves. LAWNS ARE OFF LIMITS. The potty areas will be kept clean with fresh pine shavings as needed. XPENS can be set up along the back of the hotel parking lot near the dog wash area.
Will there be a tank pumping service supplied to the RVs? ** Yes. Pumping service is scheduled for Wednesday. Hoses will be extended from the hotel to refill tanks but will NOT be in place except on the days scheduled for pumping.
Where can I get more information about the area and the hotel? ** When you arrive at the hotel, check in with the WELCOME committee inside the lobby. You will receive a packette with tons of information about the area as well as the nearest shopping, fast food, dining, grocery, hospital and veterinary clinics.  There is also a small amount of information on this topic here Hotel Rooms & Information If you would like advance information, visit the hotel website at http://www.sacnortheast.com/
Are the seminars free? Do I have to pre register? ** yes the seminars are free, except for "the Puppy Puzzle" presented by Pat Hastings. The puppy puzzle seminar has a $5 fee. You do not need to pre register, but you CAN pre register for the puppy puzzle. (see Special Event Information ) It is requested that we volunteer to sign up for a table to sit at for the Auction. This is not required but is desired. Info will be available at the Auction table in the ballroom.

Will the show be video taped and can I buy the tape? Yes the show will be professionally video taped and yes you can buy the tape. Order information coming soon.

Will show results be posted on this website? ** I will attempt to add PARTIAL show results as time allows during the week of the show. I will be AT the show most of the time, but when I come home off and on, I will try to add what results I have.

Where can I go to ask a question not posted here? ** Email the webmaster Susie Richardson, at b52@inreach.com

 Below is a drawing of the hotel layout, showing which areas pertain to the show