Four-time Iditarod winner Lance Mackey has revealed mushers must take risks to cross the finish line in first place in the Last Great Race. Speaking to Investor’s Business Daily about his career, the Fairbanks veteran said the 1,000-mile-plus event is not without its dangers and risks. Mackey remarked: "You have to go to the brink. [...]
Mushers have to take risks to win the Iditarod
June 21st, 2010Iditarod legend to speak at mushing event
June 21st, 2010Mary Shields, the first woman to take part in the Iditarod, is to appear an upcoming mushing conference. The legendary veteran will give the keynote speech at the 2010 Willow Dog Mushers Association’s Canine Athletes Symposium (CAS) event on September 25th 2010. Ms Shields, who is also known for her appearances at the Yukon Quest, [...]
AMWA sled dog season will kick off with walking weekend
June 18th, 2010Members of the Alaskan Malamute Working Association (AMWA) will kick off the 2010-11 season by taking their dog harnesses to a walking weekend in Norfolk. Held on October 1st, 2nd and 3rd 2010, the Banham Zoo meeting will involve weight pulling as mushers get their sled dogs in shape for the races ahead. Numerous other [...]
ABSA sled dog dates for the diary
June 17th, 2010Members of the Affiliated British Sleddog Activities (ABSA) group have a few months before they have a chance to dust off their dog harnesses and take part in the first race of the 2010-11 season. This year’s curtain-raiser is due to take place in the Wyre Forest in Worcestershire on November 7th 2010, with the [...]
SDAS sled dog racing dates announced
June 17th, 2010The Sled Dog Association of Scotland (SDAS) has revealed the dates of next season’s meetings. Its 2010-11 season will kick off in Ford on October 30th and 31st 2010, with the venue of the second race on November 27th and 28th yet to be confirmed. Further races will follow in Borders, Tentsmuir and Culbin before [...]