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Robert Forto appears on the Explorer podcast
Robert Forto appears on the Explorer podcast Managing partner and co-editor of Mushing, Robert Forto appeared on the Explorer podcast hosted by Jonathan Hayes. On the show we talked about the direction of Mushing, upcoming adventures, his passion for the sport and the importance of family and the mushing lifestyle.
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In this episode we talk about the Leonhard Seppala House Project and more.
In this episode we talk about winning the Iditarod, famous sled dogs and more.
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Q and A with Dan Carter
Q & A with Dan Carter Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Location: Near Indianapolis, Indiana, USA Occupation: Race Director, Pedigree Stage Stop Next Race: The 2024 Pedigree Stage Stop Read More Profiles Robert Forto sits down virtually with the race director, race judge, and former Iditarod musher, Dan Carter to talk about his experience over almost
Races in the Lower 48
Races in the Lower 48 | Mushers Checkpoint Hosts Aaron Peck and Dan Kirkup discuss mid-distance races in the Lower 48 USA for the upcoming mushing season.
Pedigree Stage Stop Race Information
Pedigree Stage Stop Race Information Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Dan Carter, the race director for the Pedigree Stage Stop. In this episode, we discuss the race’s history, format, purse, and more. The conversation is about the Pedigree Stage Stop Race, a premier dog mushing event held in Wyoming. The race director, Dan
Understanding Nuisance Law: As Applied to Mushing in Alaska Dog Kennels
When mentioned in conversation to most people, that word evokes a conception of a boarding facility for animals or perhaps even the various-sized crates often used to transport canines during long-distance travel. But to the fair readers of this magazine, that term often will describe their business, home, hobby, and passion. Dog kennels are
Following the Trail
Following the Trail This past week, Robert attended the Podcast Movement in Washington, DC. It is the largest gathering of podcasters in the world, where several thousand people gather to learn, network, and discover what is new in the multi-media space—not just podcasts. Robert has attended this conference every year since 2017 and always brings back
Talking Dogs with Rohn and Alyssa Buser
Talking Dogs with Rohn and Alyssa Buser of Susitna Sled Dog Adventures We are sitting at the foothills of the Talkeetna Mountains and close to some of the most famous sprint mushing trails in southcentral Alaska, known as Montana Creek. Rohn and Alyssa Buser are here with us to talk about their tour company, Susitna
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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
Gear
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
Adventure
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,
Podcasts
Races in the Lower 48
Races in the Lower 48 | Mushers Checkpoint Hosts Aaron Peck and Dan Kirkup discuss mid-distance races in the Lower 48 USA for the upcoming mushing season.
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Interview w/Bridgett Watkins
Robert Forto interviews Bridget Watkins about running in the Iditarod and more.
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Teaching Leadership and Team Building though Dog Mushing at UAA
One of our key missions with our sled dog team, Team Ineka, is to share our passion and our lifestyle with the community. Our own, Robert Forto and his wife and daughter, Michele and Nicole have taught dog mushing to the two local universities in Alaska for the last few years. “It is an opportunity