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What is the Finnmarkslopet?

The Finnmarksløpet is a long-distance sled dog race that takes place in Finnmark, the northernmost county of Norway. The event is one of the most significant and challenging sled dog races in Europe. It is usually held annually in March, when the Arctic conditions can be extremely tough, with cold temperatures, strong winds, and potentially

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Will Rhodes

Iditarod Musher Will Rhodes Join host Robert Forto as he interviews Iditarod musher, Will Rhodes on the Mushing podcast. The Mushing podcast is made possible by Mushing+ subscribers. Learn more about all the benefits of a subscription and subscribe now at mushing.com/mushingplus 

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The Iditarod Through the Decades: Stories

Add Your Heading Text Here Join host Alex as he brings you Iditarod Through the Decades: Stories. Support Dog Works Radio by visiting our sponsor, Alaska Dog Works, a premier dog training company that trains service dogs for people all over North America.  Follow Alex: @coldfootfilms The Mushing podcast is made possible by Mushing+ subscribers. Learn more about all

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Culture

Gareth Wright posing with his lead dog after winning the 1950 ONAC.

Tribute to Gareth T. Wright

Mushing legend, Gareth Thomas Wright, passed on October 14, 2019 in Fairbanks, Alaska.. Gareth was born in Nenana, Alaska on October 16, 1928 to the late Arthur and Myrtle (Rose) Wright.  He spent his early childhood in Minto, where his father served as the Episcopal minister. When Gareth was six years old, the family returned

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Gear

WorkOutDoors Review

There are not too many apps that work well for dog mushing. Of course there is Mush-o-meter, Map My Ride and other apps on your iPhone that are clunky and cumbersome at times but with the release of the Apple Watch Ultra in mid-2023, there in one app that stands up against the rest. It

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Adventure

learn dog mushing in college

Learn Dog Mushing in College

Learn Dog Mushing in College Did you know that students at two of Alaska’s universities can learn how to dog mush?  Our own managing partner of Mushing, Robert Forto teaches the course each winter.  The course(s) aptly called Dog Mushing, is really an introduction to the lifestyle, several dog powered sports, history, and a lot

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Podcasts

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Bikejoring in Alaska

Michele Forto gives tips and tricks for starting to bikejor with your dogs

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Interview w/Bridgett Watkins

Robert Forto interviews Bridget Watkins about running in the Iditarod and more.

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Issue #196

Mushing Magazine