T Dog Race w/Tekla Butcher-Monson

Summary

Tekla Butcher Monson discusses the T-Dog race, a new and inclusive event that encourages mentorship between mushers and aims to share the love of the mushing lifestyle. The race features a multi-sport format, including skiers, bikers, mushers, and more. The race takes place in late March, after the Iditarod and other major races, and offers a unique and challenging course. Tekla shares her experiences in race planning and the challenges she has faced. She also discusses the future of mushing and the importance of experimentation in the sport.

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Takeaways

The T-Dog race is a new and inclusive event that encourages mentorship between mushers and aims to share the love of the mushing lifestyle.
The race features a multi-sport format, including skiers, bikers, mushers, and more, and takes place in late March after major races like the Iditarod.
The race offers a unique and challenging course, and participants have the opportunity to explore the historic mail trails in Alaska.
Race planning involves collaboration with the community and balancing different ideas and perspectives to create a successful event.

Chapters

00:00: Introduction and Background

02:10:The Beer and Puppy Garden

03:03: Involvement with Riverboat Discovery Tour

04:27: The History and Purpose of the T-Dog Race

06:23:Race Format and Timing

07:16:Multi-Sport Race and Participants

08:42: Course Length and Mushing Events

09:41: Mushing Only Race Format

12:01:Challenges of Race Planning

18:02:Experimentation and Future of Mushing

26:05: Logistics and Sponsorship

27:00:Race Updates and Social Media

29:23: Closing Remarks