Sonny Lindner pulls out of Yukon Quest
To read the original article please visit: http://newsminer.com/2008/01/29/11149/The news was lamented by both Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race officials and mushers — Sonny Lindner, champion of the inaugural race, won’t be in the 25th running next month.Quest managing director Tania Simpson said Monday that Lindner withdrew by sending a…
ADMA Challenge Series #3 race report
A large number of mushers turned out for the 3rd Annamaet Challenge Series race at Jeff Studdert Race Grounds. The race was also co-sponsored by Grubstake Feed Company.With a complete turnaround in weather conditions from last week, mushers faced soft, heavy snow conditions and with very warm temps hovering around…
Cim Smyth wins Klondike 300
Matt Hayashida was leading the Klondike 300, but you can never turn your back on a Smyth brother close to the finish of a race. This race was not any different. Cim Smyth finished the race with 12 dogs followed by Hayashida (13 dogs) and Ken Anderson (11 dogs). Until…
Seavey wins Kuskokwim 300
To view the original story please visit: http://www.adn.com/front/story/289284.htmlMitch Seavey took control of the Kuskokwim 300 along the return path to Bethel early Sunday and on into the evening, winning the $20,000 first prize when he crossed the finish line at 8:09 p.m.Seavey took over first place between Kalskag and Tuluksak,…
Doug Grilliot takes over as Yukon Quest race marshal
Doug Grilliot has been named race marshal for the 2008 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race.Grilliot replaces Joe May, who was appointed race marshal in the fall and recently resigned from the position.A longtime musher, Grilliot is a two-time Yukon Quest finisher, in 2001, 2002. He completed the Iditarod Trail…
Towns Roll Out Red Carpet for Sled Dog Race
First 2008 IPSSSDR stage stop mushes through Jackson, January 25Jackson, Wyoming—January 17, 2007—What has 1,216 legs, travels nearly 350 miles, and stops in 12 towns and two states over eight days? The 2008 International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR), which races from Wyoming to Utah, January 25 to…
“Mush” replaces MASH north of Korea’s DMZ
South Korean dogs and handlers will cross the border next month for the first time since the 1950-53 Korean War for a dogsled championship in North Korea, organisers said Tuesday.The Korea Federation of Sleddog Sports said three years of efforts to win approval from the North had borne fruit and…
Serum Run Shakedown Date Changed
Hello! This is just a quick notice to let folks know that the Informational Serum Run Shakedown Event has changed their dates to February 16-18. For those interested in the event there is a short application that needs to be filled out. The applications are due by January 28th. The…
100 Mile Wilderness Sled Dog Race set for February 9th 2008
As the daylight hours fade and the temperatures plunge, winter arrives in the Moosehead region, and heralds the approach of the 2008 Snofest in February. Far from the bustle of holiday gatherings and Christmas shopping, an elite corps of athletes has been training for several months for the kick-off event…
Two Rivers Dog Mushers Assoc. Makeup dates
Hello folks! Just wanted to remind you that Two Rivers Dog Mushers Association will be putting on the Hamburger Run and the Makeup Solstice 100 this Saturday, Jan.19th at Pleasant Valley Store! The Hamburger Run is a 10 dog, 32 mile run (No Passengers!!!) to Angel Creek, where mushers will…