Be a Part of KYUK’s “Fantasy Mushing Showdown” for a Chance to Win Great Prizes
Join in on the fun, and get yourself even closer to this year’s K300 action by taking part in our first ever KYUK “Fantasy Mushing Showdown.” Choose from one of the four “Fantasy Teams” for a chance to win a KYUK prize package that includes K300 documentary DVD’s, a KYUK…
Sled dog race next week
For the ninth consecutive year, Wallowa County will be able to view pieces of the famous Iditarod and Yukon Quest sled dog races when the Eagle Cap Extreme again will be staged as a qualifier for those races.The highlight of Wallowa County’s Jan. 23-26 winter extravaganza for many will come…
Ipswich’s Stewart prepares for World Championships at Myopia Dog Sled Races
She’s not old enough to drive or vote yet, but she can keep pace with those who are.Lily Stewart is a professional at age 15, winning prize money for dogsledding over the past year even while competing in adult divisions of her sport.The Ipswich resident is ready to bring her…
New Hampshire’s Bailey Will Captain U.S. Sleddog Team
In March, New Hampshire’s Grace Bailey will represent the U.S. and captain the four-dog and six-dog competitions at the International Federation of Sleddog Sports (IFSS) 2013 Winter World Championships in North Pole, Alaska. Expressing excitement at the opportunity to represent her country and serve as main spokesperson for the team,…
Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon Postponed
The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon has been postponed until March 10. It had been scheduled to start Jan 27.“The board made the decision last night,” race coordinator Pat Olson said Tuesday morning. “I don’t know that we really had any choice but to postpone. It was tough, but the…
Zirkle, Bailey Top TRDMA Solstice Race
Former Yukon Quest champion and perennial Iditarod contender Aliy Zirkle won the rescheduled Two Rivers Dog Mushers Association Solstice 100 sled dog race, finishing 15 minutes ahead of Jodi Bailey.Zirkle finished at 11:26 p.m. Saturday and Bailey crossed the line at 11:41 p.m. Rounding out the field were Thera Lombardi…
Dunlap, Reynolds Take Honors At ADMA
Ten skijorers and 27 sled dog teams turned out for Sunday’s balmy Alaska Dog Mushers Association Challenge Series event at the Jeff Studdert Racegrounds.The 8/10-dog class drew the most entrants with nine teams competing. Jason Dunlap won the event with a 10-dog team completing the 11-mile trail in 36 mnutes,…
Moore Claims Copper Basin Crown
A decision to rest early in the race instead of late in the race made the difference for Two Rivers musher Allen Moore, who earned his fourth Copper Basin 300 sled-dog championship Monday in wet, warm and windy Glennallen.Moore captured victory at 11:22 a.m. when leaders Olivia and Quito guided…
You Haven’t Lived Here Until … You Attend An Iditarod-qualifying Race
MY DEAR, THIS IS THE MICHIGAN PAGE, NOT THE ALASKA PAGE. That’s true, but if you’re a dogsled racing fan, you know that the place to be every winter is the UP 200. That’s right: The Wolverine State is home to this qualifier for the world-famous dogsled race held in…
New England Sled Dog Races Postponed Until February
As temperatures rose in the 60s on Monday, the announcement came that year’s New England Sled Dog Races at Appleton Farms have been postponed until February.The races were originally scheduled for the coming weekend, Jan. 19-20. The new date is Feb. 2-3.The announcement was made on Monday afternoon on the…