IFSS COUNCIL MEETS IN OSLO
Monticello, Minnesota USA, October 1, 2009 – The International Federation of Sleddog Sports (IFSS) met in Oslo Norway, 17-20 September, to develop its focus for the next few years. Part of the time was devoted to presentations and discussions regarding the 2011 IFSS World Championships (WCh) to take place in…
IFSS Seeks Bids for 2013 Winter World Championships
Monticello, Minnesota USA, October 1, 2009 – The International Federation of Sleddog Sports (IFSS) is seeking bids to host the 2013 IFSS Winter World Championship. IFSS Winter World Championships are generally held in the winter of the year over a 2-week period.Interested parties are encouraged to apply through their respective…
NEW PODCAST ADDED TO MUSHING.COM
In this new podcast we talk with Gretchen Dubit, the race director for the San Juan Stage Race near Durango, Colorado. click the link at the top of the page to go to the podcast section.
SLED DOG TEAM TO RACE TOUR DE FRANCE CYCLIST IN SPAIN!
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GEORGE ATTLA SPEAKS AT WDMA 2009
The Willow Dog Mushers held its second annual symposium this weekend, with keynote speaker George Attla delighting the crowd for over an hour. Other notable speakers included Iditarod Champion Martin Buser, Sue Firmin, and Joe May. Attla thoroughly entertained the crowd with stories of old, sharp quips and anecdotes. If…
IDITAROD MUSHER JEFF KING TO ENTER FUR RONDY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SLED DOG RACE
Rondy welcomes Jeff King, legendary distance musher, to the Rondy World Championship Sled Dog Races, as a Rookie.Jeff King, celebrity musher and author, often referred to as “Winningest Musher in the World”, has confirmed that he will be running the World Championship Sled Dog Races for the first time. As…
JUNIOR MUSHERS – WILLOW JUNIOR 100
Featured in the Sept/Oct 2009 Issue: There are several junior distance races in Alaska. One that is quickly becoming known as fun and challenging is the Willow Junior 100. Starting and ending at Vern Halter’s kennel in Willow, the race follows historic trails up towards the mining district of Hatcher…
SUPERDOGS: ED & TASHA STIELSTRA
With the exception of three of the dogs listed (Mohawk, the kennel matriarch, and brothers Big Ben and Starman) all of the dogs have been bred and raised by us. We purchase very few dogs, preferring to raise and train our own puppies. Our dogs are not only used for…
ARCTIC TRAVELER: MALAMUTE MYTH BUSTING
Alaskan Malamutes have been on this planet for a long time and recent DNA testing shows they are one of the world’s most ancient breeds. Throughout history we have called upon the malamute for the toughest jobs—dragging sleds to the North and South Poles, hauling U.S. mail across Alaska, and…
GEAR GUIDE: MUKLUKS, TOWLINES, SCOOTERS
“Steger Moosehide Mukluks are twice as warm and less than half the weight of traditional winter boots. They are made in the Northern Cree Indian style and have durable, flexible, treaded rubber soles. We use the best moosehides available, which means that your mukluks will remain supple and flexible through…