A charity musher who recently trekked across Scandinavia with a team of six sled dogs said the trip was hard work but worth it. Martin Ingles told the Coventry Telegraph that he was pleased to raise over £3,000 for the Meningitis Research Foundation. He explained he got the idea for a sled dog trip after [...]
Charity sled dog trek ‘tough but worth it’
May 24th, 2010Picturesque views await sled dog enthusiasts in France
May 24th, 2010Sled dog enthusiasts who head to the Auvergne region of France to try their hand at mushing can expect some picturesque scenery. According to the Daily Telegraph, the region around Aurillac is a "magnet" for winter sports fans, who enjoy taking part in dog sledding, skiing and snowshoeing. Commenting on what mushers can expect in [...]
Could you give a loving home to Siberian husky Daemon?
May 24th, 2010A loving home is being sought for a Siberian husky who is currently living with the Scottish SPCA. Daemon recently arrived at the Scottish Borders Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre, where staff have been building up his confidence. The one-year-old had been kept indoors permanently by his previous owners, meaning the non-profit body had to [...]
Mushing with sled dogs ‘fantastic at night’
May 21st, 2010Night is one of the best times to go mushing with a team of sled dogs. This is the view of Alaskan musher Bud Weise, who has discussed his love of the sport with the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. He revealed he became involved in mushing when he moved to Tanana, Alaska from North Dakota when [...]
Canicross couple’s dogs ‘love to run’
May 21st, 2010A couple who compete in canicross races have paid tribute to their dogs, revealing they "love to run". Simon Lamen and his wife Cushla are gearing up for the Forces March Project 65, a five-day event due to begin on May 27th 2010. The gruelling 131km challenge sees participants tackle a route through rural Devon, [...]