INTERVIEW: HANS GATT
GS: It’s been a long time since we spoke to you for an interview, almost five years. I think the last time I interviewed you was for the second or third issue of Sled Dog Sports Magazine and a lot has changed since then. First of all you moved. You…
2010 WDMA Symposium & Mushing History Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWillow, Alaska (May 25, 2010) – The 2010 Willow Dog Mushers Association’s third annual Canine Athletes Symposium will be held in Willow, Alaska, on September 25 and 26, in conjunction with the second annual Mushing History Conference, presented by Northern Light Media.The WDMA Symposium will hold center stage…
Inuit musher Joelie Sanguya discusses his relationship with his dog team.
This is an incredibly insightful, beautiful look into the relationship between an Inuit musher/hunter and his family of dogs.Eilis Quinn interviews Joelie Sanguya, Inuit hunter and musher, as he prepares to go out on the land. He discusses how he communicates with the dogs on his sled team, training methods,…
Documetary on Inuit Dog Slaughter During the 1950’s to 1970’s Debuts in Nunavut, Canada
Qimmit: A Clash of Two Truths, probes the historic slaughter of thousands of sled dogs — an essential part of Inuit life and culture — in the Canadian Arctic from 1950 to 1970.For the documentary, directors Joelie Sanguya and Ole Gjerstad spoke to Inuit in Nunavut who say the RCMP…
Jerry Austin, beloved Iditarod veteran, is dead at 62
Former Iditarod Racer dies. Read the story on ADN: http://www.adn.com/2010/06/04/1307867/beloved-iditarod-veteran-jerry.html#ixzz0q0iTZYwN
Michigan State University working on a study of congenital laryngeal paralysis in Alaskan huskies (commonly known as wheezers)
Subject: Wheezer StudyHi, I am a veterinary student at Michigan State University working on a research project investigating congenital laryngeal paralysis in Alaskan huskies (commonly known as wheezers). A group of us at MSU are collaborating with Dr. von Pfeil in Anchorage. I noticed you had an article about it…
Adopt a Husky Inc. raises over $25,000
Hello Mushing Magazine,On behalf of Adopt A Husky Inc. I would truly like to thank you for your magazine donation to our silent auction for this years Husky Hike fundraising event. It is companies like yours that help the Husky Hike be such a success each year.At this years event…
RANKIN INLET, NUNAVUT – RACE IMAGES BY CINDY LOTTES
From the Archives: Cindy Lottes photographsSee more of Cindy’s great images from this unique race here:http://furryfriends2008.blogspot.com/
International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race Considers Expansion
Nineteen teams have registered for the 2011 International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) announced Race Director Frank Teasley. As a result, Teasley is considering expanding the roster from 20 teams to 25 teams; he will make the decision June 1.img::DSC_3336.jpg::500Image by Chris Havener“The interest in the 2011 IPSSSDR…
LANCE MACKEY TO COMPETE IN 2011 ROCKY MOUNTAIN STAGE RACE
Well, its official. Lance Mackey has thrown his hat in the ring to compete in the 2011 International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR). This race has been growing quickly in popularity over the years, and features a week of racing sometimes at elevations over 10,000 feet. img::lance.jpg::400Stage racing…