Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run Cancelled for 2013
The Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Association, the sponsors and organizers of the Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run which has been staged between Quesnel and Wells/Barkerville British Columbia for the past 20 years, wishes to announce that the Mail Run will not be taking place in January of…
Western Alaska Suicide Prevention Organization Supports Local Mushers
Drew’s Foundation today announces support for two Western Alaska mushers in commemorating Alaska Suicide Prevention Week and what would’ve been Drew O’Brien’s 25th birthday.Pete Kaiser of Bethel and Mike Williams, Jr. of Akiak were awarded a large quantity of Dr. Tim’s high performance dog food in appreciation of their continued…
Two Major Mid-Distance Races in Russia Scheduled in 2013
My name is Anna Odintsova and I represent the North Hope Sled Dog Center, Russia (www.nordhope.com), the race organizing committee of the annual North Hope Stage Sled Dog Race (race.nordhope.info) and the Sled Dogs Helping Children Project. In cooperation with the race organizing committee of the Kalevala Sled Dog Race…
Plans for Iron River, Michigan Sled Dog Race Taking Shape
Plans for Iron County’s first-ever sled dog race are moving ahead, organizers said during a meeting last week.What’s needed now are sponsors, money and help from volunteers.John Brindle, one of the organizers, reviewed the progress so far during a meeting at the Windsor Auditorium Sept. 6.The race is called The…