IDITAROD 2007: RACE REPORT
There’s a rule in distance mushing: You can run both the Quest and Iditarod, but don’t expect to win the second one. With a week and a half break between races, dogs have the stamina to finish twin marathons, but not the speed to compete with a logjam of teams…
MEDIA REVIEW: RUNNING WITH CHAMPIONS BY LISA FREDERICKS
Frederick’s midlife calling lands her in Iditarod. Written by Lisa FredericPublished by Alaska Northwest Books, 221 pages, $9-$15 USDFor some, becoming middle-aged means a shiny, new sports car or an ultra-trendy new hairstyle. But for Kodiak’s Lisa Frederic, reaching that point in her life meant something completely different: running the…
King discusses proposed Iditarod rule changes
Written by Amanda ByrdSome Iditarod mushers have been looking into the changes of the dog fatality rule during the Iditarod. In the past, mushers who have had a dog expire on the trail have been allowed to continue down the trail while an investigation into the cause of death is…
Sled Dog Touring Season starts
For the uninitiated, a sled dog ride seems like a fantasy adventure. Many mushers are able to make the dreams come true. During the summer months, when visitors are more likely to travel, mushers are able to open their kennels to the throngs of paying customers to get a feel…
Be Aware, the Dog is
Leni Pups is launching the Be Aware campaign. This uses a sign saying “Be Aware The Dog Is,” replacing the old “Beware of the Dog” sign. The sign is intended to alert visitors that there is a dog on the premises who is most likely aware of their presence. In…
Mush With Pride upcoming elections
PRIDE Reorganization and ElectionThe 2006 Annual meeting for Mush with PRIDE took place on October 28th at the ADMA Sled Dog Symposium in Fairbanks, Alaska. It was decided by the members in attendance that PRIDE should continue and reorganize itself under the established bylaws.The agreed to reorganization has two phases….
Sweepstakes set for 2008
The distance mushing triple crown of the Iditarod, Yukon Quest and All Alaska Sweepstakes set for an historic running in 2008.This story was printed in the Fairbanks NewsMiner:http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AK_ALASKA_SWEEPSTAKES_AKOL-?SITE=AKFAI&SECTION=HOME
Natural Balance and Royal Cannin Recalled
CNN has reported two m ore pet food recalls since the wheat gluten contamination recall. Pet owners have been taking more notice of their food’s ingredients, but, two more quality foods have been included – Royal Canin and Natural balance, but this time the ingredient is a rice protein. The…
Executive Director resigns from Quest to pursue mushing dreams
Yukon Quest Executive Director Julie Estey recently announced her resignation in order to pursue her dream of becoming a Yukon Quest musher.‘It is a bittersweet decision for me,’ explains Estey. ‘I have poured my heart into this organization and firmly believe in its mission and future. However, my two biggest…
CA Spay and Neuter bill to be voted on April 24th
The Californina Assembly Business and Professions Comittee discussed Assembly Bill 1634, the California Pet Health Act, which looks to bring tougher rules to ownership of intact cats and dogs.For more information visit http://www.akc.org/canine_legislation/CA_action_center.cfm