Volunteer Spotlight: John Rasmussen is the heart of ASDRA
John Rasmussen is described by his fellow ASDRA board members as “The Rock of Gibraltar.” He is the man behind the scenes at Alaskan Sled Dog & Racing Association. John quietly takes care of day-to-day operations at the club. Summer may find him walking the trails in the park, fixing…
Anny Malo wins 2019 Pedigree Stage Stop race
In 1996 Frank Teasley, with the help of public health nurse Jayne Ottman, launched the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race to showcase the beautiful state of Wyoming and to make sled dog racing more accessible to the public. In addition, the race committee worked to spread the word…
Copper Basin celebrates 30th birthday
The Copper Basin 300 Sled Dog Race began 30 years ago as a lodge race, running between local establishments in the Copper River Valley. In the early years the race alternated starting locations, keeping the route fresh and giving different lodges the ability to host the banquet and generate income…
Famous Feet: Zorro of Lance Mackey’s Come Back Kennel
In this edition, Mushing Magazine features a legendary dog who has passed on already. It is Zorro, Lance Mackey’s super star and integral part of the team that won Lance four Yukon Quest and four Iditarod championships. Here is Zorro in Lance Mackey’s own words: Zorro was born in fall…