Top Musher Will Return To Defend Iditarod Title
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – After 16 years of losses, John Baker was solely focused on winning the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race.Read more: http://www.adn.com/2011/10/19/2127777/baker-will-return-to-defend-iditarod.html#ixzz1bLZ05sJt
Yukon Quest Accepting Proposals for Photography
The 2012 Yukon Quest 1,000 Mile International Sled Dog Race is now accepting submissions for an official photography team.The Yukon Quest International Association is a not-for-profit organization requiring photography services for the 2012 race and related events. The images will be used to update race fans via Yukon Quest’s social…
Brent Sass to speak on Thursday, October 20th at Chanhassen Rec Center
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet one of the nation’s premier sled dog racers.Brent Sass will speak on Thursday, October 20 at the Chanhassen Rec Center (2310 Coulter Blvd, Chanhassen, MN, 55317). Hear this native Minnesotan share how he is living out his dream as a competitive Alaskan dog…
John Baker speaks at First Alaskans Elders and Youth Conference
From Kyle Hopkins at the Dena’ina Center –Iditarod champion John Baker told the story of his historic win to hundreds of young people from villages around the state earlier today at the First Alaskans Elders and Youth Conference.Read more here: http://community.adn.com/?q=adn/node/158382
Doc Lombard Student Research Award
The International Sled Dog Veterinary Medical Association (ISDVMA) is pleased to announce a call for research proposals from students in veterinary medicine with an interest in research on the health and well-being of racing sled dogs.Read more here: http://www.isdvma.org/docs/DocLombardAwardOct2011.pdf
Alaska’s Natives Gather in Anchorage for Convention
On a recent weekday, reigning Iditarod champion John Baker and his team of 17 sled dogs circled the roads of Kotzebue. Lead dogs Velvet and Snickers guided the trot as Baker rode behind in a three-quarter-ton Chevy pickup.Read more: http://www.adn.com/2011/10/16/2123813/alaskas-natives-gather-for-largest.html#ixzz1b4GGlJ8M
Yukon Quest Invites Fans to its 29th Birthday Party in Whitehorse
October 12, 2011 (Whitehorse, YT) – With less than four months until the start of the 2012 Yukon Quest 1,000 Mile International Sled Dog Race, things are kicking into gear in Whitehorse. Everyone is invited to celebrate the Yukon Quest’s 29th Birthday in true northern style! Join other Quest fans…
Victor teenager to spend winter mushing in Alaska
A Victor teenager will embark this winter on the most ambitious and challenging adventure of her fledgling competitive sled dog racing career: a series of four races in Alaska, including the 200-mile Tuska Meena race and the 160-mile Junior Iditarod.Read more: http://host.madison.com/test/webfeeds/pets/article_5af0b01f-abd6-5b8f-aa10-89c11079a2a4.html#ixzz1agk34WqX
Kenosha Sled Dogs to visit Kenosha Public Museum October 27th
Wolves and Wild Lands presented by the Uline Co.,” a new exhibit about wolves and coyotes, will continue through March 25 at the Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 First Ave.Read more: http://www.journaltimes.com/lifestyles/leisure/article_ea3e34cc-f36e-11e0-980b-001cc4c002e0.html#ixzz1aPWxf0A2
Yukon Quest Alaska Fall Events Schedule Announced
The countdown to race day is on and the Yukon Quest 1,000 Mile International Sled Dog Race is celebrating in Alaska with a full slate of exciting fall events. Kicking off the fall schedule is the Yukon Quest Birthday Party on October 7th from 6-9 PM at the Yukon Quest…