2011 Iditarod Volunteer Appreciation Picnic A Big Success!
The 2011 Iditarod Volunteer Appreciation picnic was held Saturday, June 25th at the Iditarod Trail Committee Headquarters in Wasilla, AK.By the end of the first draw deadline, 47 mushers had signed up for the 2012 Iditarod.Read more here:http://iditarodblogs.com/news/2011/06/25/2011-iditarod-volunteer-appreciation-picnic-a-big-success/
Running West Sled Dog Club/Margaret River Sled Dog Masters to be held July 2nd and 3rd, 2011
The site of this year’s Sled Dog Masters is in the picturesque South West wine region of Margaret River. It is approximately a three and a half hour drive from the heart of Perth.for more information, check out the race’s Facebook Page:http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=106524599414372&ref=nf
Sourdough Carl Cochrane dies at beloved Birch Creek cabin
FAIRBANKS — His cabin just outside of Circle was like a beacon for Yukon Quest mushers, but it was probably Carl Cochrane’s personality that warmed his visitors more than the fire or coffee inside. Cochrane died June 6 at age 77 after battling an illness for several months. Friends say…
2011 Dryland World Championships to be held in Borken/Westfalen, Germany
The 2011 Dryland World Championships will take place on “Forellenhof” in 46325 Borken/Westfalen, Germany, on the 12th and 13th of November.The German Federation (VDSV) , the town of Borken (www.borken.de) and the local Sleddog club SSVM (Schlittenhundesportverein Münsterland) want to invite the mushers from all sleddog federations of the world.This…