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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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In this episode we talk about Jason’s last Iditarod, getting back into the sport and more.
In this episode we talk about winning the Iditarod, famous sled dogs and more.
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Anny Malo and Marco Rivest
Anny Malo and Marco Rivest Join hosts Robert Forto and KP as they welcome sprint mushers Anny Malo and Marco Rivest
The Iditarod Through the Decades: Early 2020s
The Iditarod Through the Decades: Early Twenty Teens This episode of Mushing Radio covers the early 20 teens in the Iditarod race. The conversation discusses the changing race times, the pursuit of a fifth victory by Lance Mackey, the strategies of mushers like Trent Herbst and Dallas Seavey, and the dramatic events that unfolded in
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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
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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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
Podcasts
Anny Malo and Marco Rivest
Anny Malo and Marco Rivest Join hosts Robert Forto and KP as they welcome sprint mushers Anny Malo and Marco Rivest
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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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The Quick Canine Musculoskeletal Exam
There is a lot that has to go into keeping an active dog healthy, but one of the most important in keeping a sled dog going strong is caring for the muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia of musculoskeletal system. Watching the fluidity and smoothness of a moving dog (watching how it gaits) is usually one