IronLine Sled Dog Race in Iron River Postponed
Due to the recent mild weather, the inaugural IronLine Sled Dog Race in Iron River has been postponed.The race is now scheduled for Friday, Feb. 8 and Saturday, Feb. 9. It had been scheduled for Jan. 18 and 19.”We will be having almost the same exact race that weekend, except…
Ross Fraboni Wins Gichigami Express Sled Dog Race
Ross, along with dog handler Troy Groeneveld and his very athletic dogs, won the first annual Gichigami Express Sled Dog Race with a total trail time of 12:07:51.Check here for all results, photos and videos: http://www.gichigamiexpress.com/
Volunteers Sought For 2013 WolfTrack Classic Sled Dog Race
After a lack of snow cancelled the WolfTrack Classic Sled Dog Race in 2012, it’s running full steam this year toward its fifth annual event. Considering the infectious charm of the canine athletes in the competition, race organizers point to many volunteer opportunities as a great way to see it…
Five Yukoners Going For Quest Glory
Five Yukon mushers are preparing for one of the most challenging races on Earth.Whitehorse’s Susan Rogan, Whitehorse’s Normand Casavant, Tagish’s Ed Hopkins, Carcross’s Crispin Studer and Dawson City’s Brian Wilmshurst are registered to race in the 30th annual Yukon Quest next month.The five Yukoners will be taking on 21 Outside…
Mushing In Maine
The air is charged with the sound of 17 howling huskies, and the snow brake I’m standing on with both feet quivers as the brawny dogs in front of me strain against their harnesses. n It’s not a moment for misgivings or second thoughts: Either you hold tight as you…
‘Denali Doubles’ Sled Dog Race Returns For 2013
One of the most exciting sled dog races on the 2010 race calendar was four-time Iditarod Champion Jeff King’s inaugural run of the Denali Doubles, with a first-place purse of $10,000 which drew a broad spectrum of mushers from across Alaska — and even from beyond the state’s borders. Reporter…
Berkowtiz, Sass Lead Way In Copper Basin 300 Sled Dog Race
Jake Berkowitz and Brent Sass were leading the field Sunday night as the Copper Basin 300 sled dog race headed into the home stretch.Berkowitz left the Sourdough checkpoint 100 miles from the finish line at 7:38 p.m. Sunday, 14 minutes ahead of Sass. Gerry Willomitzer checked at 8:15 p.m.As of…
The Yukon Quest, A Race Made For The Books
These days it’s east to take the Yukon Quest for granted. At the close of its third decade, the race has become a world class event that annually challenges mushers and their dogs while providing fans with no shortage of excitement and good stories.It’s so well established now that most…
Sled Dog Races Are Getting Ready For February
This year the UP 200 and the Midnight Run will be back in downtown Marquette.Both races follow the familiar trail between Marquette and Munising, with the U.P. 200 continuing on to Grand Marais.Read more here: http://www.uppermichiganssource.com/news/story.aspx?list=294717&id=846805#.UPFuct2BV74
Skatejoring In The City: Urban Mushing On Skateboards Is A Kick For Dogs And Owners
On a clear afternoon on Portland’s residential eastside, the gravelly whine of skateboard wheels on decade-old concrete becomes shrill with speed. Two dogs of unknown breed gallop down the road, all smiles and flopping tongues, towing their master on his skateboard via leashed harnesses.Read more here: http://www.oregonlive.com/outdoors/index.ssf/2013/01/skatejoring_in_the_city_urban.html