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What Is The Avannaata Qimussersua?
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What is the Avannaata Qimussersua?

 The Avannaata Qimussersua stands apart from other renowned dog races, such as the Finnmarksløpet—a grueling 1,200 km journey across Northern Norway—and the Iditarod in Alaska, which emphasize endurance over prolonged periods. Instead, the Avannaata Qimussersua is a vibrant celebration of speed and purity. Known as The Great Race of the North, it has gained worldwide attention

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The Red Lantern And Burled Arch

The Red Lantern and Burled Arch

Red Lantern Mosaic and a Piece of the Original Burled Arch This red lantern was created for us by artist, Lola Bug Creations and the wood base is a piece from the original @theiditarod Burled Arch.We have a special idea for this. Stay tuned! The piece of the original Burled Arch has a distinguished provenance in

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Betsy Heidt With Muppy

Betsy Heidt with Muppy

In this episode of the Mushing Podcast, host Robert speaks with Betsy Heidt about her journey in dog-powered sports with her dogs, Muppy and Journey. Betsy shares her experiences with training, racing, and the unique challenges of using smaller breeds in mushing. The conversation highlights the community support in dog sports, the rise of Muppy’s

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Navigating the New Frontier of Junior Dog Mushing: Establishing Social Media Guidelines for Safety and Professionalism​

Navigating the New Frontier of Junior Dog Mushing: Establishing Social Media Guidelines for Safety and Professionalism

Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro Navigating the New Frontier of Junior Dog Mushing: Establishing Social Media Guidelines for Safety and Professionalism By Dr. Robert Forto As the sport of dog mushing, particularly junior mushing, is becoming more mainstream and social media is the de facto place for interaction, guidelines should be established by parents for their

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Underdog 100 with Marcel Marin

In this episode of the Mushing Podcast, host Robert interviews Marcel Marin, a seasoned musher from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, who is deeply involved in organizing the Underdog 100 race. They discuss the unique challenges of mushing in extreme cold, the race’s format, and the community’s engagement in dog sledding. Marcel shares insights on the history

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The Red Lantern And Burled Arch

The Red Lantern and Burled Arch

Red Lantern Mosaic and a Piece of the Original Burled Arch This red lantern was created for us by artist, Lola Bug Creations and the wood base is a piece from the original @theiditarod Burled Arch.We have a special idea for this. Stay tuned! The piece of the original Burled Arch has a distinguished provenance in

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Garmin inReach Mini 2 Review

Garmin inReach Mini 2 Review The best two-way texting satellite device, now with better battery life and interface Our Verdict Garmin has cemented its position at the top of the heap for two-way, global satellite messaging devices and services. The previous version of the inReach Mini earned our top honor, and the latest version makes

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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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Betsy Heidt With Muppy

Betsy Heidt with Muppy

In this episode of the Mushing Podcast, host Robert speaks with Betsy Heidt about her journey in dog-powered sports with her dogs, Muppy and Journey. Betsy shares her experiences with training, racing, and the unique challenges of using smaller breeds in mushing. The conversation highlights the community support in dog sports, the rise of Muppy’s

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Dryland in Alaska

Beautifully shot by adventure photographer Jeremy T. Grant

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Interview w/Bridgett Watkins

Robert Forto interviews Bridget Watkins about running in the Iditarod and more.

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who is musher Paige drobny

Who is Musher Paige Drobny?

On a recent episode of the Burled Arch podcast, we profiled veteran Iditarod musher, Paige Drobny. Photo credit: Richard Arlin Walker In the wilderness of Alaska, where caribou roam free and  mountains kiss the sky, a Virginia Tech alumna has found her true calling. Paige Drobny,  journeyed to this remote paradise as a fisheries biologist,

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