Dog Musher Alex Lee Moore

In this episode of Mushing, host Robert Forto speaks with Alex Lee Moore, a newcomer to the dog mushing community in Alaska. Alex shares her journey from Virginia to Alaska, her family’s involvement in mushing, and her aspirations for racing and training sled dogs. The conversation explores the challenges and joys of building a dog team, the importance of community support, and the future of dog mushing as a sport. Alex emphasizes the need for open-mindedness in training and the excitement of introducing her children to the world of mushing.

Takeaways

Alex moved to Alaska from Virginia and fell in love with mushing.
She has a family of four children who are excited about mushing.
Alex has built a team of sled dogs, including puppies from her own breeding.
She aims to participate in the Iditarod within the next six to eight years.
Community support is vital for newcomers in the mushing scene.
Training sled dogs is a family affair, with her kids eager to learn.
Alex emphasizes the importance of listening to advice but also trusting one’s instincts.
The future of dog mushing looks bright with increasing interest and participation.
Alex’s husband, a Marine, is supportive but currently recovering from surgery.
She plans to grow her kennel and possibly offer dog mushing tours.

Sound Bites

“I think everybody has a very similar story.”
“I want to do something like that one day.”
“We just love it up here and the kids do too.”
“I see it getting more popular.”
“I think just keep an open mind.”

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mushing and the Guest

01:52 Alex’s Journey to Mushing

06:33 Building a Dog Team and Family Involvement

10:34 Training and Racing Aspirations

15:47 Future Goals in Mushing

20:50The Future of Dog Mushing