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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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The Iditarod Through the Decades: Late Twenty Teens
The Iditarod Through the Decades: Late Twenty Teens Join host Alex as he brings you Iditarod Through the Decades: The Late 20-teens SummaryThe conversation covers various topics related to the Iditarod race in the late 20-teens. It discusses the restart of the race in Fairbanks, Lance Mackey’s challenges, Brent Sass’s disqualification, Dallas Seavey’s third win,
Willow Alaska, The Sled Dog Capital of the World
Willow, Alaska, The Sled Dog Capital of the World Join host Michele Forto as she talks about the Iditarod and Willow, Alaska, the sled dog capital of the world. The Mushing podcast is made possible by Mushing+ subscribers. Learn more about all the benefits of a subscription and subscribe now at mushing.com/mushingplus
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
The Iditarod Through the Decades: Late Twenty Teens
The Iditarod Through the Decades: Late Twenty Teens Join host Alex as he brings you Iditarod Through the Decades: The Late 20-teens SummaryThe conversation covers various topics related to the Iditarod race in the late 20-teens. It discusses the restart of the race in Fairbanks, Lance Mackey’s challenges, Brent Sass’s disqualification, Dallas Seavey’s third win,
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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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Kennel Spotlight: Matt Hall and the Smokin’ Aces
A three-mile long sideroad snakes through the birch and spruce forest off the Chena Hot Springs Road, about an hour out of Fairbanks, Alaska. Three miles – that’s easy-peasy on a nice fall day, but I imagined the herculean effort it takes to keep the road open in the wintertime. And with that thought, dear