Denis Rozon, Chief Race Organizer, IFSS Dryland World Championships – Bristol, QC
Race Organizers and Race Organizations are the back bone of all premier world class events. Without the support of the local community, dignitaries, sponsors, and volunteers WCh quality events like Bristol would be difficult to host. Denis Rozon has taken that challenge with overwhelming support coming from all different directions…
A survey on orthopedic injuries during a marathon sled dog race
Here is text of a recently published piece by some of the top researchers of veterinary medicine in our sport.Purpose: This prospective observational study aimed to describe and quantify orthopedic injuries (OI) during a marathon sled dog race that led to discontinuation of racing (dropped dogs [DDs]) and to suggest…
Dog Power: The Inspiring Story of Dog-Powered Sports
Team Captain of USA, Kale Casey, has started an incredible project with an incredible mission: to share dog-powered sports with people across the world.Here is his KICKSTARTER campaign:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/617332889/dog-power-the-worlds-fastest-sled-dogs/descriptionSummary: Elevating the Dog Human ConnectionDog Power. It’s a passion shared. Dozens of dog breeds, men, women, young, old, world-class athletes from all…
Willow residents make final rebuilding push before winter
See movie and article: http://www.ktva.com/willow-residents-make-final-rebuilding-push-before-winter-430/WILLOW – Four months after the Sockeye Fire devastated the Willow area in June, rebuilding efforts are still in full swing. Residents and volunteers are working hard to finish construction before the first big snowfall.The Willow Community Rebuild Project is a nonprofit organization that sprang up…
Governor, 2011 Iditarod champ announce ‘wellness initiative’
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – Gov. Bill Walker and 2011 Iditarod champion John Baker on Friday announced the creation of an initiative that calls on Alaskans from across the state to take it upon themselves to promote healing from abuse, neglect and suicides in their communities.Walker and Baker were joined by…
YUKON MEN: Tanana Prepares for Iditarod & Charlie Chases a Grizzly Tonight!
Note from Mushing Magazine: Pat Moore of Yukon Men is very active in the interior-Alaska sprint mushing circuit. He has been cited by many as the largest force behind the Tanana Spring Carnival that features several sled dog races (including the open championships 2-day 16 mile event). We had the…