The route is 1,049 miles long, to honor Alaska as the 49th state. The dogs and the humans who drive the sleds, known as mushers, battle steep mountains, freezing streams, treacherous snowdrifts ...

The two-man expedition will honor the the 1925 Serum Run — a mission to deliver life-saving medication to Nome, Alaska via ...

County Parks is partnering with Heartland Mushers Association to offer a Mushing 101 class on dog sledding. Snow or no snow, the class is from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at Benton Dam in River ...

Since my mushing endeavors began in the 1970s I’ve handled a lot of dogsleds, each with nearly as much personality as the ...

dog sledding is more than just a passion, it's a way of life. It takes dedication, perseverance, and a whole lot of skill. Want to know what it's really like? We talked to a musher to find out.

world of Alaskan sled dog racing, a lifestyle he lived for almost 40 years. At the center of his story is ultimately his dedication to dogs- both in the sport of dog mushing and in the creation of ...

Sled dogs aren't simply hitched to a sled and off they go; rather, their long distance hauling is the product of teamwork and each dog has its own important role to play. First in line are the lead ...

About Experience the thrill of zooming through the Alaskan landscape on the back of a dog sled. Led by a professional musher and 16 huskies, you’re in good hands—and paws—during this unparalleled ...

Under the guidance of an experienced musher, guests can get to know the dogs and at the same time harness them in preparation for sledding adventure. Equipped with the necessary knowledge and ...