Ellis Best Field in Montana Creek Sled Dog Race
A lot of dogs meant a 30-second victory for Egil Ellis, who picked up his first victory of the season Saturday in a Montana Creek Dog Mushers Association sprint race in Willow.Read more: http://www.adn.com/2011/12/17/2223158/ellis-bests-field-montana-creek.html#ixzz1gsxCV4X3
Linton Sets Pace at Sheep Mountain 150
Bruce Linton of Kasilof forged a four-minute lead in the first 50 miles of the Sheep Mountain 150 sled-dog race Saturday, completing the first of three 50-mile legs in 4 hours, 47 minutes. Trailing him in second and third place are two mushers out of the Skunk’s Place Kennel in…
Urban Mushing: Dog Sled Sport Finds Warm Weather Fans
The classic musher, a person who races sleds pulled by dogs, trains in a winter wonderland – think Alaska, Norway or Canada.But when Mexican Raul Esquivel needed to tame his new Siberian Husky, he devised his own form of the sport, sans snow. Playing catch just didn’t cut it.Read more:…
Mushing Season Starts Today
The mid-distance mushing season kicks off today with a pair of races — the Sheep Mountain 150 and the Alaska Excursion 120.Read more: http://www.adn.com/2011/12/16/2221705/mushing-season-starts-today.html#ixzz1gnzZGBLq
Twenty Teams Slated for International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race
Twenty Teams Slated for International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog RaceRegistered mushers range in age from 14 to 60 in 17th annual raceAn IPSSSDR team races across Wyoming (photo courtesy of Chris Havener).Jackson, Wyoming – December 14, 2012 – Twenty teams have registered for the 2012International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled…
Jeff King Tops Stout Sheep Mountain Field
by Craig Medred:The Christmas-season weather for Alaska’s largest city might be looking sloppy this weekend, but less than 100 miles to the north it’s all snowy and delightful, which is good news for dog mushers.Read more here: http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/jeff-king-tops-stout-sheep-mountain-field-kicking-mushing-season
Annamaet Challenge Series Race #1 Postponed to Jan. 1st
Race #1 postponed to Jan. 1stAlthough work has been done on the trail, we don’t feel it is yet safe to hold a race. Annamaet Challenge Series Race #1 is postponed to Sunday, Jan. 1st. This affects races 1 – 4 and here is the revised schedule:Race #1 on Sun.,…
Trail and Field Set for the Sheep Mountain 150 Sled Dog Race
Press ReleaseTrail and field set for Sheep Mountain 150 Sled Dog RaceRace DetailsRace start: Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Sheep Mountain LodgeTime: First team leaves at NoonLayovers: 2 x 5 hour layovers at Eureka Lodge Saturday nightFinish: First team usually finishes around 1pm at Sheep Mountain Lodge on SundayContact: Zack…
Alaska Excursions 120: Will Be Held December 17th and 18th, 2011
For More Information:http://120.alaskaexcursions.com/
Spaghetti Fundraiser Dinner at Curtis Menard Sports Center, Wasilla, Alaska – Dec 16th
Knik 200 Joe Redington SR. Memorial Sled Dog RaceFundraiser Spaghetti DinnerWhere: Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center1001 S. Mack dr. Wasilla, AK 99654When: Friday dec. 16, 2011 7pm-9pmCome and Enjoy; Dog Sled Rides 4pm- 6pm $10 a rideDinner 7pm-9pm Adults $10, 12 and under $8Silent Auction 7pm-8:30pmAnd Meet some mushers!!!!For…