Documentary Film Leans on Oral History to Highlight the Serum Run
In 1925, the residents of Nome were facing one of the coldest winters in memory. They were also facing a deadly outbreak of diphtheria and the local doctor had run out of medicine to treat the disease. What followed was one of Alaska’s most famous sled dog runs. The story…
Dog Stars of the Eagle Cap Extreme
IT BEGINS WITH NOISE: dogs baying in anticipation, bundled locals cheering, a crude speaker system blaring “Who Let the Dogs Out.” But within minutes, silence: a quiet chorus of panting, the muted patter of paws in snow, the icy sluice of toboggan rails, and the occasional whistle piercing thin, frigid…
Mushers and Dogs Prep for 2014 Canadian Challenge
Thanks to an early snowfall, dogs and mushers participating in the 2014 Canadian Challenge Sled Dog race can get to training earlier than expected.Bernie Zintel, treasurer for the 17th annual race, said the event already had five teams registered before the end of November, a rarity he attributed to this…
Iditarod Field Mostly Set, but Notable Names Missing from 42nd Race
There are fewer than 90 days remaining before mushers line up in downtown Anchorage to signal the start of the 42nd Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, and some mushers are already sizing up their competition.Friday was the last day to sign up for the 2014 race. So far, 72 mushers…