DOOP: Dog Out of Place – A Public Art Project in Portland, OR by J Claire Dean
…..I’m also not sure when I came up with the idea of having him drive a sled with people dragging him around, but it must have been while on the runners, staring at the rear ends of a team of dogs, on one of my annual winter sledding trips. It…
USDA/APHIS Proposals – Action Needed Now!
There are important USDA/APHIS regulatory changes pending which may impact your kennel. Please read the following and lend your support. The deadline for the comment period is July 16, 2012.Thank you,Dave SteeleISDRAFriday, July 06, 2012As previously reported, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has proposed changes to federal breeder…
Basecamp Bigfork Brings Dog Carting to Valley
Diversification is one way to keep a business open and busy year-round in Bigfork.It’s the method Base Camp Bigfork is trying as Mark Schurke and his wife Samantha open a rental spot downtown next to Eric Thorenson’s gallery and introduce dog carting, kayaks and mountain bikes to their outdoor activity…
Sledding in Arctic Raises Money for Charity
A once-in-a-lifetime adventure sledding across the Arctic Circle saw two MEA staff raise more than £2,000 for The Children’s Centre.Human resources administrator Helen Callow and IT technician Rod Kaye were part of a 10-strong team that covered 250km of the Arctic in six days, using huskies to travel from Tromso…
Six Past Champs Sign Up for Iditarod 2013
It was a day for champions Saturday at Iditarod Headquarters in Wasilla, where six past winners were among the 54 who signed up for the 2013 sled dog race from Anchorage to Nome.Read more here: http://www.adn.com/2012/06/30/2526900/six-past-champs-sign-up-for-iditarod.html
FedEx Ships Denny Hamlin to Alaska for Dog Mushing Lesson
Denny Hamlin has sorted packages at FedEx headquarters on the busiest day of the year, been sent to the Super Bowl, the Orange Bowl and has done cross-promotions with golfer Davis Love III and Cowboys tight end Jason Witten.But his latest sponsor outing may have been the most unique yet:…
2012 Iditarod Summer Camp for Educators: June 24-July 2
The 2012 Iditarod Summer Camp for Educators begins June 24 – July 2, 2012 at Iditarod Headquarters in Wasilla. This year’s 9-day camp has drawn 26 educators from all regions of the U.S. (19 states) and Germany. The six main goals of the summer camp are to: provide each educator…
Yukon Quest Announces Changes to Board of Directors
It may be mid-June but Yukon Quest officials are already busily preparing for next year’s running of the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race.Both the Whitehorse and Fairbanks offices have added three newly elected board members to their organizations.Mieke Evers, Georgina Leslie and Rolf Schmitt will join the Whitehorse board…
New Book Features Iditarod Athletes – and Their Less Hairy Owners
When Albert Lewis moved to Alaska from Lake Tahoe, California, a couple of years ago, he brought with him the usual misperceptions and misunderstandings about sled dog racing. He was an avid fan of dogs, but like most opponents of the sport of racing sled dogs, he had no experience…
New George Attla Educational Website Up and Running
Learn about the history of sled dog racing in Alaska and one man’s determination to succeed on this web site about the life of legendary sprint racer, George Attla. The wide range of media found here tells about George—his experiences, accomplishments, and work and life philosophies including the importance of…