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What is the Finnmarkslopet?
The Finnmarksløpet is a long-distance sled dog race that takes place in Finnmark, the northernmost county of Norway. The event is one of the most significant and challenging sled dog races in Europe. It is usually held annually in March, when the Arctic conditions can be extremely tough, with cold temperatures, strong winds, and potentially
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In this episode we talk about Jason’s last Iditarod, getting back into the sport and more.
In this episode we talk about winning the Iditarod, famous sled dogs and more.
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Endurance Kennels w/Tone Coughlin
Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Tone Coughlin, the owner of Endurance Kennels in Minnesota, to talk about mushing, organizing events, his dogs, and much more.
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Tribute to Gareth T. Wright
Mushing legend, Gareth Thomas Wright, passed on October 14, 2019 in Fairbanks, Alaska.. Gareth was born in Nenana, Alaska on October 16, 1928 to the late Arthur and Myrtle (Rose) Wright. He spent his early childhood in Minto, where his father served as the Episcopal minister. When Gareth was six years old, the family returned
Gear
WorkOutDoors Review
There are not too many apps that work well for dog mushing. Of course there is Mush-o-meter, Map My Ride and other apps on your iPhone that are clunky and cumbersome at times but with the release of the Apple Watch Ultra in mid-2023, there in one app that stands up against the rest. It
Adventure
Learn Dog Mushing in College
Learn Dog Mushing in College Did you know that students at two of Alaska’s universities can learn how to dog mush? Our own managing partner of Mushing, Robert Forto teaches the course each winter. The course(s) aptly called Dog Mushing, is really an introduction to the lifestyle, several dog powered sports, history, and a lot
Podcasts
Lauro Eklund
Iditarod Musher Lauro Eklund In this conversation, Iditarod musher Lauro Eklund shares his experiences and journey in dog mushing. He talks about growing up in Alaska around sled dogs and buying his first dog at 17. Lauro’s father was also a dog musher and he learned a lot from him. Lauro discusses his preparation for
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Bikejoring in Alaska
Michele Forto gives tips and tricks for starting to bikejor with your dogs
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Interview w/Bridgett Watkins
Robert Forto interviews Bridget Watkins about running in the Iditarod and more.
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The 2021 Kobuk 440: A race pummeled by storms
The 2021 Kobuk 440: A race pummeled by storms The Kobuk 440 is named the toughest dog race above the Arctic Circle for a reason. The race takes teams from the coastal town of Kotzebue across Kobuk Lake and up the Kobuk River to the village of Kobuk and back. Mushers of 2021 Kobuk