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What is the Finnmarkslopet?
The Finnmarksløpet is a long-distance sled dog race that takes place in Finnmark, the northernmost county of Norway. The event is one of the most significant and challenging sled dog races in Europe. It is usually held annually in March, when the Arctic conditions can be extremely tough, with cold temperatures, strong winds, and potentially
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In this episode we talk about Jason’s last Iditarod, getting back into the sport and more.
In this episode we talk about winning the Iditarod, famous sled dogs and more.
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Buddy Streeper
Join hosts Robert Forto and KP as they welcome sprint musher, Buddy Streeper to The Dog Driver Show.
Jeff Deeter
Black Spruce Dog Sledding with Jeff Deeter Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Iditarod musher, Jeff Deeter to talk about the Iditarod, sled dogs, tourism and much more on the Mushing podcast. The Mushing podcast is made possible by Mushing+ subscribers. Learn more about all the benefits of a subscription and subscribe now at
Anny Malo and Marco Rivest
Anny Malo and Marco Rivest Join hosts Robert Forto and KP as they welcome sprint mushers Anny Malo and Marco Rivest
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Tribute to Gareth T. Wright
Mushing legend, Gareth Thomas Wright, passed on October 14, 2019 in Fairbanks, Alaska.. Gareth was born in Nenana, Alaska on October 16, 1928 to the late Arthur and Myrtle (Rose) Wright. He spent his early childhood in Minto, where his father served as the Episcopal minister. When Gareth was six years old, the family returned
Gear
WorkOutDoors Review
There are not too many apps that work well for dog mushing. Of course there is Mush-o-meter, Map My Ride and other apps on your iPhone that are clunky and cumbersome at times but with the release of the Apple Watch Ultra in mid-2023, there in one app that stands up against the rest. It
Adventure
Learn Dog Mushing in College
Learn Dog Mushing in College Did you know that students at two of Alaska’s universities can learn how to dog mush? Our own managing partner of Mushing, Robert Forto teaches the course each winter. The course(s) aptly called Dog Mushing, is really an introduction to the lifestyle, several dog powered sports, history, and a lot
Podcasts
Buddy Streeper
Join hosts Robert Forto and KP as they welcome sprint musher, Buddy Streeper to The Dog Driver Show.
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Bikejoring in Alaska
Michele Forto gives tips and tricks for starting to bikejor with your dogs
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Interview w/Bridgett Watkins
Robert Forto interviews Bridget Watkins about running in the Iditarod and more.
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Kennel Spotlight: Alaskan Wildstyle Racing Kennel of Aaron Burmeister
Aaron Burmeister, 45, was born and raised into a mushing family in Nome. Both parents were immersed in dog mushing and became involved in running dogs through Howard Farley in the early 1970s. “I grew up raising and racing dogs,” said Aaron. His father Richard raced the Fur Rendezvous World Championships in Anchorage and Iditarod