And They’re Off! Sled Dogs Take On UP200
Mushers took off from chatham Friday evening to mark off the 2012 U.P. 200 sled dog race.Despite the mild start to the winter and some concerns about shortage of snow for the race, it all went as planned. Friday’s low temperatures made for perfect racing conditions.And just like that, one…
Mushers Recall Tales From The Quest Trail
For a race known for its harsh and demanding trail, mushers couldn’t help but reflect on how nice the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race was this year.Terms like “perfect,” “super highway” and “amazing” were thrown around, coming from both seasoned racers and freshly minted veterans.Ironically, it wasn’t the intense…
World Champion Sled Dog Derby Canceled
The lack of snow resulted in the cancellation of the World Championship Sled Dog Derby.Diane Lyman, spokesman for the organizers, said there is not enough snow in the forecast to allow for the event to go off Feb. 24.“We need a minimum of 10 inches, and that would just give…
Onalaska Middle School Holds Mock Iditarod
We may not have the amount of snow as those in Alaska, but that did not stop the Onalaska Iditarod race from taking place.Eighth graders from Onalaska Middle School took part Thursday in their annual Mock Iditarod race. The students have been learning about the real sled dog race in…
Yuka Honda’s Fourth Yukon Quest Attempt Gives Her The Finish Line Victory She’s Always Dreamed Of
The third try might not have been the charm for Yuka Honda, but the fourth time finally did it. Honda, the most unabashedly upbeat personality on the trail, can now say she’s a Yukon Quest veteran.Honda finished in 12 days, 18 hours and 1 minute to finish in 15th place,…
Sled dogs’ 517 km journey to begin Tuesday
A true test of endurance, 17 sled dog teams have already signed up to participate in the 15th annual Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race, set to begin at noon, Tuesday.”This year we’re following a formula that has worked well for the last number of years,” the organization’s president and race…
Back of the pack forms bond on Yukon Quest trail
Things are quiet in Braeburn. It’s been more than a day since leaders of the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race sat in corners of the lodge, strategizing with handlers over their next fast moves. Spectators crowded the restaurant, nibbling on giant cinnamon buns the size of a coffee pot,…
Meadow Lake Takes Top Place in Dog Sled Races
Meadow Lake dog sled racers dominated the six-dog sled race this past weekend taking three of the four top spots.Harry George, a local dog sled racer from Patuanack, took first place with Russ Gregory coming in third and Amanda Brucks taking fourth at the Riverpoint Classic on Saturday, Feb. 11…
Iditarod Officials Arrange Food Drop For Mushers And Dogs
Mushers from around the state were in Anchorage, Thursday, for one of the most important days leading up to the Iditarod: the food drop.Organizers estimate each musher has 2 to 3 bags for every checkpoint, which adds up to between 1,500 to 2,300 pounds per person.Read and see more here:…
Will Hugh Neff Parlay Yukon Quest Victory Into Iditarod Title, Like Mackey?
After 23-year-old Willow musher Dallas Seavey won the 1,000-mile Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race as a rookie in 2011, he became an odds-on favorite for the big prize — the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race – a couple weeks later. Some tagged him leader of the young guns in…