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Mushing is Trademarked
After more than 13 months we have our trademark! One of the first things we did was find out if Mushing had been trademarked and to our surprise, it had not. We filed our application and over many attorney meetings and back and forth with the United States Patent and Trademark Office it was issued
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In this episode we talk about winning the Iditarod, famous sled dogs and more.
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State of Mushing: Year 1
In this episode, Robert Forto and Michele discuss the one-year anniversary of their acquisition of Mushing Magazine, highlighting their rebranding efforts, trademarking initiatives, and the relaunch of their podcast. They emphasize their commitment to maintaining the print magazine, engaging with the community through sponsorships, and the introduction of their Lego mascots, Chaser and Dream. The
Alex Lee Moore
Dog Musher Alex Lee Moore In this episode of Mushing, host Robert Forto speaks with Alex Lee Moore, a newcomer to the dog mushing community in Alaska. Alex shares her journey from Virginia to Alaska, her family’s involvement in mushing, and her aspirations for racing and training sled dogs. The conversation explores the challenges and
Yukon Quest Alaska with Lisa Nilson
In this episode of Mushing, Robert Forto speaks with Lisa Nilson, the Executive Director of the Yukon Quest, about the upcoming race, its history, and the challenges faced in the mushing community. They discuss the planning and logistics involved in organizing the race, the changes in race routes, and the importance of community support. Lisa
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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 New Garmin DESCENT™ Mk3 Ultimate Adventure Smartwatch and Dive Computer
The Ultimate Adventure Smartwatch with the Garmin DESCENT™ Mk3 Series Our co-owner and outdoor leader, Robert Forto is a technology and data nerd and loves trying to find solutions that fix multiple problems at once. He may have found the ultimate adventure smartwatch that fits all of his needs, the Garmin Descent MK3. Robert is
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
State of Mushing: Year 1
In this episode, Robert Forto and Michele discuss the one-year anniversary of their acquisition of Mushing Magazine, highlighting their rebranding efforts, trademarking initiatives, and the relaunch of their podcast. They emphasize their commitment to maintaining the print magazine, engaging with the community through sponsorships, and the introduction of their Lego mascots, Chaser and Dream. The
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Interview w/Bridgett Watkins
Robert Forto interviews Bridget Watkins about running in the Iditarod and more.
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Sowing the seeds of love for mushing
Nome musher Stephanie Johnson has taken budding musher, 12-year-old Haley Evans, under her wing and is teaching her the ropes in all aspects of keeping and caring for a dog team. Johnson’s kennel named “Almost Heaven Huskies”, consisting of 26 sled dogs, is located about seven miles west of the city of Nome on the