Reynolds storms course for fastest first day time in the 65th running of the OPEN NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS, Ellis close behind.
The first day of the 65th running of the ONAC is in the can, and we have ourselves a dog race. As suspected the course was fast despite temperatures into the 40’s. Arleigh came out of the start chute like a shot from a circus cannon and led at every…
65th Open North American Championships
Mushers drew for their Friday start order of the 65th running of the GCI Open North American Championship Sled Dog Race, at the Westmark Hotel in Fairbanks Wednesday night. Mushing Magazine (mushing.com) will be reporting from the race immediately after each day’s heat with video interviews, raceday recaps and photos….
Lance Mackey Wins Iditarod!!
Lance does it again. Lance’s amazing athletes are featured in the March/April 2010 Issue of Mushing Magazine available now! Read Lance’s description of each dog along with photos. Rev & Maple,were Lance’s main leaders this year.img::rev.jpgRevimg::maple.jpgMapleImages by Dave Partee, www.sleddogstudio.com
Excellent Iditarod Coverage
Jon Little offers some great insight into the race on Dr. Tim’s website:http://www.drtims.com/blog/?p=220
Limited North American Championship, Race Wrap-Up: Probert takes 8-dog class, Gjestson takes 6-dog, Sterling wins 4-dog.
One of, if not the, most competitive limited class sprint races in the world is held in Fairbanks at the Jeff Studdert Racegrounds every year. The fast, mostly flat trails along with a 3-day format and longer distances than most limited class events combine to make it a premier showcase…
Limited NA Championship, Day 2
Great weekend of racing here at the pinnacle of sprint racing. The Jeff Studdert track is in decent condition considering the lack of snow. Fast and intense racing for everyone, with a couple of standouts. Full report coming soon.Jennifer Probert:Kim Wells:Eric Lanser:Jennifer Sterling:Full Times after Day 2 here:http://www.sleddog.org/2010/03/13/limited-north-american-results-day-2/#more-419
Excellent Iditarod Coverage
Alaska Dispatch has some great coverage of the race at http://alaskadispatch.com/projects/iditarod-2010Takotna Parking Service, from alaskadispatch.com
Fur Rondy Sprints at Sundown
After the Iditarod start, last Saturday at 5 pm, 10, 10-dog teams raced an exhibition dual start event using the same route down 4th Ave and Cordova that the Fur Rondy and Iditarod racers use. It was a fun event, and there were awards for best costume (Heather Hardy), and…
ARCTIC TRAVELER: THEM’S FIGHTIN’ WORDS: THE LIFE & TIMES OF THE ALASKAN MALAMUTE
“Hey! Knock it off!” I scolded Johnny as he slapped the harness out of my hand and peed on it. He knows that harness is a good thing. He loves it. It’s his harness and he wants everyone to know it!Johnny’s the boss. He’s the kingpin of the dog yard,…
BEGINNER BASICS: PROBLEM SOLVING
We all have dogs that misbehave (some dogs more than other dogs). While punishing misbehavior often cures it, this should be your last resort. As your training ability improves, you’ll discover many other training methods. Following a simple formula will often satisfy both you and your dogs:1. Identify the root…