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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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End of the Trail for 2024

The End of the Trail for 2024 This episode provides an overview of the conversation and covers various topics related to the Iditarod and mushing. It includes a discussion about the banquet at Nome, a review of the movie ‘Arthur the King,’ favorite stories from the Iditarod, a recap of the coverage and musher profiles,

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Nome Traditions | Iditarod 2024

Nome Traditions In this episode, Robert and Michele Forto continue their coverage of the Iditarod 2024. They discuss the last few mushers who arrived in Nome, the number of finishers and scratches, and congratulate all the finishers. They also share stories and corrections, and talk about the activities and traditions in Nome. They explain the

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Iditarod Start Interviews: Part 1

Iditarod Start Interviews: Part 1 Join host Michele Forto as she interviews Anna Berington, Matt Hall, Hunter Keefe, Bryce Mumford, and Ryan Redington on Part 1 of our Iditarod Start coverage. 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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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

End of the Trail for 2024

The End of the Trail for 2024 This episode provides an overview of the conversation and covers various topics related to the Iditarod and mushing. It includes a discussion about the banquet at Nome, a review of the movie ‘Arthur the King,’ favorite stories from the Iditarod, a recap of the coverage and musher profiles,

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Watch

Bikejoring in Alaska

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

Listen

Interview w/Bridgett Watkins

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

Featured

NUTRITION: RENDERING SENSE INTO FEEDING FAT

Last month’s article on dietary strategies for distance racing revived the age old relationship between high fat diets and performance in racing sled dogs. In a way it’s like re-inventing the wheel; it may seem like a futile practice, but each time we do this we refine our understanding of the machinery and how best

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Issue #196

Mushing Magazine