A key feature of Mushing.com is this timeline. We will continue to add to this as time goes on to make it a comprehensive timeline of our sport’s history.
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The Canadian Mounties first imported sled dogs to Northwest Territories, Canada
The United States uses dog teams under the direction of Lt. William Mitchell to help complete the Washington-Alaska Communications and Telegraph System.
The Peary expedition reaches the North Pole using dog teams.
The first All-Alaska Sweepstakes race is held, establishing the first major dog sled race in Alaska.
Roald Amundsen and his team of sled dogs are the first to reach the South Pole, using dog sleds for transportation.
Scotty Allan wins the All Alaska Sweepstakes for the first time, led by Baldy. Allan won the race three times but never beat Ironman Jouhnson’s 1910 record.
Esther Birdsall Darling publishes Baldy of None.
Hudson Stuck publishes Ten Thousand Miles with a Dog Sled.
The first American Dog Derby is held in Ashton, ID