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Mushing Magazine Announces Sponsorship of the Continental Championship
Mushing Magazine Announces Sponsorship of the Continental Championship Willow, Alaska–First Paw Media, the parent company of Mushing Magazine and Team and Trail announced that it will be a presenting sponsor for the Continental Championship on October 24 to 27 in Minocqua, Wisconsin. “We are excited to partner with the race and be a part of and
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Ambassadors and Tourism
Hosts Aaron Peck and Dan Kirkup discuss being a good ambassador and tourism.
Anny Malo and Marco Rivest
In this episode, Robert Forto speaks with mushers Anny Malo and Marco Rivest about their experiences in dog sled racing, particularly focusing on the Stage Stop race. They discuss their backgrounds, the challenges of racing, the unique format of the Stage Stop, and the logistics of traveling and training with their dogs. The conversation also
Karen Ramstead
Host Dan Kirkup is joined by Karen Ramstead an Iditarod Finisher, Race Judge, and Sheep Dog Handler. We talk about her many Iditarod races, some of her challenges and her favorite trail section. She shares some great stories about her dogs and their bond together. Karen Ramstead Photo by Husky Productions/Donna Quante 2014 Canadian Challenge
Until the Last Dog with Rob Downey
“I’m actually more comfortable around dogs than I am with people.” ~Author and musher Rob Downey Until the Last Dog with Rob Downey In this episode of the Mushing Podcast, host Robert Forto speaks with Rob Downey, a seasoned musher and founder of Annamaet Pet Food. They discuss Rob’s journey with sled dogs, the evolution
Continental Championship Opening Ceremony and Vet Checks
Join host Robert Forto for this quick Team and Trail and Mushing podcast about the opening ceremonies and vet checks at the IFSS Continental Championships.
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Iditarod Champion Rick Mackey Dies at 71
Iditarod Champion Rick Mackey Passes Away Iditarod champion Rick Mackey died Monday in Fairbanks, Alaska following a 19-month battle with cancer, according to his family. A Facebook post shared by daughter Brenda Mackey expressed grief at the loss but found comfort that the loss came tied to a family tradition — the number 13, the
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The Rolex Explorer II is the Ultimate Mushing and Adventure Watch
The Rolex Explorer II is the Perfect Mushing and Adventure Watch The Rolex Explorer 2 is a timepiece revered by adventurers and explorers worldwide for its exceptional durability, precision, and functionality in the most challenging environments. Designed to withstand the rigors of exploration, this iconic watch has earned a reputation as the ultimate companion for
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Quintessential Clarence
Clarence rushed to my side, scanning my face anxiously as I sneezed a second time. “You OK?” his worried dark brown eyes asked. I laughed at him. “I’m OK,” I assured my companion inside the tiny trapping cabin. “Just allergies.” The big dog, for years my main leader, was a deeply loyal worrier. A sneeze,
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Ambassadors and Tourism
Hosts Aaron Peck and Dan Kirkup discuss being a good ambassador and tourism.
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Interview w/Bridgett Watkins
Robert Forto interviews Bridget Watkins about running in the Iditarod and 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