Iditarod conditions are good, but some areas on the trail remain a concern
ANCHORAGE – Like the song says, “Let it Snow.”It may be Stan Hooley’s favorite holiday tune. At the very least, the Iditarod’s executive director hopes the yuletide classic is a sign of what’s to come.As usual, the race is scheduled to begin in Willow. That of course, doesn’t always happen….
Ryan Redington wins Aurora 50/50
Aurora Dog Mushers Club were challenged with marginal weather and consequent trail conditions but were successfully able to run the Aurora 50/50 – an early shakedown for the distance racing season. After coming off a third place finish in the Alpine Creek Excursions, Ryan Redington won the Aurora 50/50 with…
Where in the world dogs really came from
Before Snoopy and Charlie Brown, before Scooby and Shaggy, before Marley and “me,” there was Odysseus and his dog Argos.Ever the faithful companion, Argos is the only character in Homer’s “Odyssey” that recognizes Odysseus upon his overdue return to Ithaca. “What a noble hound that is over yonder on the…
Solstice 50: Matt Hall wins his second race of the year
Fairbanks kicked off its race season as the Two Rivers Dog Mushers Association (TRDMA) had the Solstice 50 miler. The trail left from the Pleasant Valley Store and was a hilly course. 28 teams competed, and 28 teams finished.Matt Hall won the race in four hours, 16 minutes and 31…
Nearer, Iditarod, to thee
The snow has finally fallen many places around Norway. That is a good sign for the many dog mushers preparing for the up-coming season, particularly those training for the long races, such as Finnmarksløpet and the Iditarod.In the past decade Finnmarksløpet has grown significantly, both in the number of participants…
Formidable Field Preps for 2016 Iditarod
The 2016 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is five months away, but 71 mushers had registered as of November 3 for the 1,000-mile race from Anchorage to Nome, which begins March 5.The field so far includes five Alaska Native mushers, one musher with Alaska Native family ties, and at least…
Denis Rozon, Chief Race Organizer, IFSS Dryland World Championships – Bristol, QC
Race Organizers and Race Organizations are the back bone of all premier world class events. Without the support of the local community, dignitaries, sponsors, and volunteers WCh quality events like Bristol would be difficult to host. Denis Rozon has taken that challenge with overwhelming support coming from all different directions…
Governor, 2011 Iditarod champ announce ‘wellness initiative’
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – Gov. Bill Walker and 2011 Iditarod champion John Baker on Friday announced the creation of an initiative that calls on Alaskans from across the state to take it upon themselves to promote healing from abuse, neglect and suicides in their communities.Walker and Baker were joined by…
YUKON MEN: Tanana Prepares for Iditarod & Charlie Chases a Grizzly Tonight!
Note from Mushing Magazine: Pat Moore of Yukon Men is very active in the interior-Alaska sprint mushing circuit. He has been cited by many as the largest force behind the Tanana Spring Carnival that features several sled dog races (including the open championships 2-day 16 mile event). We had the…
2016 Wyoming Stage Stop Announces Eukanuba Sponsorship.
NOVEMBER 15, 2015 CUTOFF FOR EARLY ENTRY!We’re proud to announce that one of Mars Petcare’s newest brands, EUKANUBA™ will be the new title sponsor helping us kick off our 21st year. The race, now called the EUKANUBA Stage Stop Race, will start in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on January 29, 2016…