Legendary Beargrease Sled Dog Race Expands To Include Junior Racers
Along with the annual running of the 375-mile marathon and 125 mile mid distance race there is a new race for juniors. The inaugural running of the “Little John” for mushers between the ages of 14 and 17 will be held this January. Read more here:http://www.beargrease.com/news/legendary-sled-dog-race-expands-to-include-junior-racers/
Dogs to storm through Mt Crawford for the Wild Dog Derby
The International Federation of Sleddog Sports event will see over 65 teams and more than 200 dogs race through the Mount Crawford Forest in a time-trial competition for competitors of all ages.Read more here: http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/dogs-to-storm-through-mt-crawford-for-the-wild-dog-derby/story-e6frea6u-1226095628005
2011 Iditarod Volunteer Appreciation Picnic A Big Success!
The 2011 Iditarod Volunteer Appreciation picnic was held Saturday, June 25th at the Iditarod Trail Committee Headquarters in Wasilla, AK.By the end of the first draw deadline, 47 mushers had signed up for the 2012 Iditarod.Read more here:http://iditarodblogs.com/news/2011/06/25/2011-iditarod-volunteer-appreciation-picnic-a-big-success/
Running West Sled Dog Club/Margaret River Sled Dog Masters to be held July 2nd and 3rd, 2011
The site of this year’s Sled Dog Masters is in the picturesque South West wine region of Margaret River. It is approximately a three and a half hour drive from the heart of Perth.for more information, check out the race’s Facebook Page:http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=106524599414372&ref=nf
Sourdough Carl Cochrane dies at beloved Birch Creek cabin
FAIRBANKS — His cabin just outside of Circle was like a beacon for Yukon Quest mushers, but it was probably Carl Cochrane’s personality that warmed his visitors more than the fire or coffee inside. Cochrane died June 6 at age 77 after battling an illness for several months. Friends say…
2011 Dryland World Championships to be held in Borken/Westfalen, Germany
The 2011 Dryland World Championships will take place on “Forellenhof” in 46325 Borken/Westfalen, Germany, on the 12th and 13th of November.The German Federation (VDSV) , the town of Borken (www.borken.de) and the local Sleddog club SSVM (Schlittenhundesportverein Münsterland) want to invite the mushers from all sleddog federations of the world.This…
Koehler learns skijoring lessons in Norway
Karen Koehler returned home from the world skijoring championships with an increased knowledge of the sport she loves.And a new dog.Read more here:http://www.mindentimes.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3107016
Dogs have their day-International Weight Pull Association Championship
Dogs pulled and pulled, jumped and flopped during two days of the International Weight Pull Association`s Championship on Saturday and Sunday. Sixty dogs from coast to coast came to the Fairgrounds at Stanley Park to show what they could do.Read more here:http://www.eptrail.com/ci_17982899
Latrobe lawyer Tim Hewitt outruns the dogs on Iditarod trail
Tim Hewitt has run the Iditarod Trail Invitational six times. In March Mr. Hewitt ran the roughly 1,150 miles between Knik and Nome and broke his own world record by five days. The only other runner to finish the Iditarod this year finished a week behind Mr. Hewitt.Read more here:http://tinyurl.com/66hrqkk
Wendy Booker, A 57-Year Old Climber, Runner, and Explorer with Multiple Sclerosis Conquers the North Pole via Dog Sled
Overcoming sub-zero temperatures, high winds and unfavorable conditions on the arctic ice, on April 23rd Wendy Booker became the first person with MS to stand at the North Pole.Read more about Wendy’s adventures here:http://www.wendybooker.net/?cat=210