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The Quiet Work That Happens Before the Team Ever Leaves the Yard
Most people only see the team when the sled is moving. What they don’t see is the hour before that. The work in dog mushing often happens in the quiet: checking feet, reading body language, deciding who runs and who rests, and making small adjustments that never show up in the race results. That quiet
Susan Butcher, Lance Mackey & Mushing History | Team & Trail Archives
In this episode, we pull the September 2006 issue of Team & Trail off the shelf and discover just how much of its wisdom still holds up nearly 20 years later. From Susan Butcher’s sense of belonging in Alaska and her remarkable comeback after the 1985 Iditarod to her role as one of mushing’s greatest ambassadors, this
From France to Sweden: Elsa and Frédéric Borgey on Building a Championship Sled Dog Kennel
What does it take to relocate an entire sled dog kennel across Europe in pursuit of better snow, better trails, and a better future for your dogs? In this episode of the Mushing Podcast, Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow welcome Elsa and Frédéric Borgey, one of Europe’s most respected mushing teams. The couple shares their
Saving Hamar Sled Dog Club
The future of one of Norway’s most important sled dog training areas is at risk. On this episode of the Mushing Podcast, Robert Forto and co-host Kourosh Partow sit down with Blanka Csizmadia to discuss the fight surrounding Hamar Sled Dog Club and the trail system that has become an important training destination for sprint
Terry Streeper: 50 Years of Sprint Mushing, 28-Dog Teams, and the Future of Sled Dog Racing
What was it like racing 28-dog teams behind wooden sleds before GPS, modern braking systems, and high-tech equipment? In this episode of The Mushing Podcast, Robert Forto and Kourosh Partow sit down with one of the sport’s true legends, Terry Streeper. With more than five decades in sled dog racing, Terry reflects on the evolution
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The Red Lantern and Burled Arch
Red Lantern Mosaic and a Piece of the Original Burled Arch This red lantern was created for us by artist, Lola Bug Creations and the wood base is a piece from the original @theiditarod Burled Arch.We have a special idea for this. Stay tuned! The piece of the original Burled Arch has a distinguished provenance in
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Garmin inReach Mini 2 Review
Garmin inReach Mini 2 Review The best two-way texting satellite device, now with better battery life and interface Our Verdict Garmin has cemented its position at the top of the heap for two-way, global satellite messaging devices and services. The previous version of the inReach Mini earned our top honor, and the latest version makes
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The 5 Reasons Why Advertising in Mushing Magazine Is a Must
Mushing Magazine is the premier publication dedicated to the sport and lifestyle of dog-powered adventure. But our reach and relevance extend far beyond the trail. As the worlds of overlanding and mushing increasingly intersect, through gear, storytelling, exploration, and community, advertising in Mushing Magazine gives brands a front-row seat in both realms. And this August, our
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Susan Butcher, Lance Mackey & Mushing History | Team & Trail Archives
In this episode, we pull the September 2006 issue of Team & Trail off the shelf and discover just how much of its wisdom still holds up nearly 20 years later. From Susan Butcher’s sense of belonging in Alaska and her remarkable comeback after the 1985 Iditarod to her role as one of mushing’s greatest ambassadors, this
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Interview w/Bridgett Watkins
Robert Forto interviews Bridget Watkins about running in the Iditarod and more.
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Who is Musher, Samantha LaLonde?
In the heart of Alaska, under a blanket of endless night, the temperature dipped to a bone-chilling negative thirty degrees. As a graduate of Northern Michigan University, Samantha LaLonde ’17 BS pitched herself into the frigid wilderness, her breath escaped in wisps of fog, mingling with the howls of the huskies around her. It was