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The Sled Dog Fund, Inc., hosts Charity Banquet and Silent Auction |
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Written by Dogsled.com
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Wednesday, 09 April 2008 |
The Sled Dog Fund, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to using racing sled dogs to raise funding for the support of children with disabilities is hosting “Tails from the Trail”, a charity banquet and silent auction on Friday, April 25th, 2008, at the Fairbanks Princess Hotel at 5:30 PM. Several well known Fairbanks mushers will relate stories from this year’s racing trails following dinner. Scheduled after dinner speakers include 2000 Yukon Quest Champion Aily Zirkle, 2008 Yukon Quest 2nd Place Finisher Ken Anderson and 2007 ISDRA 10 Dog Gold Medalist Jeff Conn. Tickets are $35.00 each and are available at Cold Spot Feeds and Pleasant Valley Store in Two Rivers. Proceeds to benefit children with disabilities.The Sled Dog Fund, Inc. directly supports clinical research on disabilities, funds hospital programs, assists parental education organizations and sponsors individual disabled children nationwide who wish to compete in adventure races of any kind. In addition, the Sled Dog Fund Inc. maintains distributor status in Alaska with a handicap access ramp manufacturer. Families of disabled children are able to obtain access ramps at a savings of up to 40% by working through The Sled Dog Fund, Inc. All donations to The Sled Dog Fund, Inc. are fully tax deductable. Donations are accepted via the internet or by mail.For additional information, visit The Sled Dog Fund, Inc.’s website at www.sleddogfund.org
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IFSS Mid-Distance World Championship |
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Written by Theresa Daily
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Friday, 22 February 2008 |
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The IFSS Mid-Distance World Championships were successfully completed in Cansiglio, Italy, 15-17 February, 2008. There were 22 participants (11 in each class) from 8 different countries. The trail was 39 km long, mostly in the forest. The trail was quite
technical. The driving skills of the mushers were required in many
areas. The Race Marshal limited the number of dogs to 10 due to the
snow conditions (very little snow in some parts). A few drivers fell on
the trail, but none were very seriously injured. All dogs raced without
any incident. The speed of the teams (around 24 km/h on the total
average for the best ones) shows the quality of the training of all
these dogs.
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Written by Theresa Daily
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Friday, 22 February 2008 |
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You may remember the ping-pong
diplomacy between the United States and China back in the 1970s. Now, some
South Korean athletes say they have introduced "dog sled diplomacy"
to North Korea, as part of the quest for eventual Korean reunification. VOA's
Kurt Achin heads to a North Korean mountain resort for a look.
This is no ordinary day at the races
for these 80 or so sled dogs. They are making a rare visit to North Korea.
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Written by Theresa Daily
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Thursday, 14 February 2008 |
Signups under way for Two Rivers 200. Mid-distance dog mushing event set
to begin March 7 in ChatanikaThe signup period is open for the Two
Rivers 200, the main event of the Two Rivers Dog Mushers Association race
season.
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Three-Time Quest Champion Lance Mackey Takes the Lead |
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Written by Dogsled.com
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Tuesday, 12 February 2008 |
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 CIRCLE CITY, ALASKA (February 12, 2008) –Less than halfway through the 2008 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race, three-time Champion Lance Mackey of Fairbanks, AK, has taken the lead.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 13 February 2008 )
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“Iditarod Days” 2008-2012 |
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Written by Theresa Daily
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Wednesday, 30 January 2008 |
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 The 100 Year legacy of the Iditarod National Historic Trail
America’s Last Great Gold Rush Trail
Join Us in Seward at Milepost 0 for the Official Kickoff Celebration
Please join us on Saturday, February 2nd in Seward, Alaska, home to Milepost 0 of the Iditarod National Historic Trail, for the official centennial kickoff celebration. Event begins at 9:00am at the Seward Senior Center with a tasty “Sourdough” Alaskan breakfast fundraiser. At noon we will meet at the official Milepost 0 (next to the SeaLife Center on the bike path) for an opening ceremony and historical re-enactment of Col. W.L. Goodwin’s 1908 blazing of the Iditarod Trail to Nome. Kid’s dog sled rides and other family entertainment will follow. Please look for “trail tripods” which will mark event locations.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 January 2008 )
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2008 Willow Winter Carnival |
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Written by Theresa Daily
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Sunday, 27 January 2008 |
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It's time for the Willow Winter Carnival! Something for everyone. Fireworks after the kick-off dinner, kid’s events each Saturday, dog events the first weekend, sledog races. Plus other Alaskan competitions: outhouse races, log sawing and ax throwing; indoor games and displays from local artists; a kitchen with hot food, a pie auction, a talent (or not) show, and a final raffle drawing to see who wins a cruise for two to Vancouver. Come, enjoy both weekends. Event runs through February 3rd.
For more information click here
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 27 January 2008 )
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Written by Theresa Daily
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Friday, 11 January 2008 |
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 Sigrid on her way to a CB300 win!
Sirgrid Ekran has it in the bag, that is if all goes well. She pulled away from the group of mushers including Iditarod champion Lance Mackey early this morning and hasn't looked back. "Her team is looking happy and healthy" says reporter Donna Quante at Tolsona Lodge. "It's her race to win".
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Last Updated ( Monday, 14 January 2008 )
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MUSHING USA ANNOUCES WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION PROCESS |
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Written by Theresa Daily
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Friday, 11 January 2008 |
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National Governing Body will use Regional Qualifying Races to select participants for 2009 IFSS Nordic and Sprint World ChampionshipsOxford, ME-Mushing USA, the National Governing Body for sled dog sports in the United States will use Regional Qualifying races to select participants to represent the USA in the 2009 IFSS Sprint and Nordic World Championships slated to be held in North America.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 11 January 2008 )
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Tahquamenon Country Sled Dog Race |
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Written by Theresa Daily
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Sunday, 06 January 2008 |
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The 2008 Tahquamenon sled dog races were held Saturday, January 5th at Rainbow Lodge near Lake Superior, Newberry, Michigan. Congratulations to Frank
Holmberg, 4-time winner of the 63 mile 12-dog Pro-class race...
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 06 January 2008 )
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Iditarod Visionary: Joe Redington Sr. opens at the Anchorage Museum |
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Written by June Price
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Wednesday, 19 December 2007 |
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On the eve of
the 2008 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, the exhibition Iditarod Visionary: Joe Redington Sr. will open at the Anchorage
Museum. On view Feb.29-Sept.14, 2008, Second
Floor Atrium Opening Reception 5 to 7 p.m. Friday,
Feb.29
The show honors Redington’s pioneering vision for the Last Great Race,
and includes dog sleds, gear, awards, video, photographs and memorabilia that
trace more than 30 years of Iditarod history.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 19 December 2007 )
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50 In 50 Out - Maclaren River |
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Written by Maclaren Lodge
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Monday, 17 December 2007 |
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The sun was shining brightly
across the Maclaren valley today, when ten sled dog teams lined up on the
Maclaren river bridge for the first mid distance race of the season in Alaska.
The barking of approximately 140 dogs echoed in the brisk -4 below morning.
Mushers made last minute decisions about which dogs needed booties or coats
before hearing the timer yell ‘go, go go!’ Even the pet dogs at this remote
Alaskan lodge quivered with excitement as each team left the starting line,
showing an interest in traveling the trail as well. The laugher and camaraderie
made this event an extremely fun time for everyone attending. All the handlers
and bystanders helped everyone out... It was too much fun, and all to celebrate
the joy of mushing!
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Last Updated ( Monday, 17 December 2007 )
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