Husky News

Tennessee National Guardsman Master Sgt. Rodney Whaley’s choice of transportation looks out of place among the manicured green lawns and brick homes in his suburban neighborhood. Read the rest of this entry »

The unusual world of sled-dog racing orbited through Summit County on Saturday on a picture-perfect day for the biggest money race short of the Iditarod. Read the rest of this entry »

At 3 p.m., Gray Vanderwood was ready for a nap. Read the rest of this entry »

From his comfortable chair next to a cozy fire, Cliff Roberson recalled the night he recently spent with his sled dogs, huddled against a blizzard above the treeline on an Alaska mountainside. Read the rest of this entry »

While most people are familiar with the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race that takes place next month, not as many folks may be familiar with the 100-year legacy of the Iditarod National Historic Trail itself, but a celebration this weekend in Seward may be a great way to learn about its rich history while also having a good time. Read the rest of this entry »

Although three financial sponsors of the U.P. 200 have pulled their support for this year’s sled dog races, the competition, slated to start Feb. 15, is still very much alive. Read the rest of this entry »

Three former winners, several past contenders, four former mushers in the famed Iditarod Sled Dog Race and six newcomers are among 25 mushers that will take to the 250-mile trail of the 16th annual Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Race March 1. Read the rest of this entry »

Mitch Seavey, 48, didn’t think he’d have to swim his dogs across the Kuskokwim River ice during the last part of the Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race. But that’s exactly what he did, wading through thigh-high freezing water as he led his dogs across. Read the rest of this entry »

LAST weekend saw a Borders woman mush to victory after five years of aiming for top honours.
Jay Whiteley of Lethem Cottage, Lethem, and her team of six dogs took the A Class shield at the Aviemore Sled Dog Rally last Sunday. Read the rest of this entry »

Melanie Shirilla of Lincoln, Mont., gained the overall lead in the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race on Wednesday, making up a gap of almost 20 minutes in the overall standings with a solid performance. Read the rest of this entry »

Dale Curry has spent 14 hours a day since August thinking about dogs. Read the rest of this entry »

Harbor Beach is hosting its first Winter Festival this Saturday. From ice bowling to human dog sled races to a snow blower challenge, there will be plenty of ways to have fun in the cold. There also will be opportunities to warm up, including a soup tasting/dessert contest and a heated tent. With the variety of activities planned, the first Harbor Beach Winter Festival is guaranteed to deliver a blizzard of fun moments for all ages. Read the rest of this entry »

There was plenty of snow for the 25th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, something that was in short supply last year when the race was cancelled. Read the rest of this entry »

Katie Harris of Iliff returned home with a first place finish during competition in the eighth annual Third Crossing Sled Dog Rendezvous last weekend in Minnesota. Read the rest of this entry »

Competition was fierce this weekend for mushers and their canines. Read the rest of this entry »

Art Falk was able to cross dog sledding off his “Bucket List” on Saturday. Read the rest of this entry »

Defending Iditarod and Yukon Quest champion Lance Mackey just keeps right on winning. In a tune-up for his repeat, the Fairbanks musher bested a field of 24 in the Tustumena 200 on the Kenai Peninsula. Read the rest of this entry »

Announcer: Starting time is one minute from now. One minute from now will be the start of Chad Schouweiler on the Beargrease trail. But first of all the marathon competitors duke it out! Read the rest of this entry »

Tails were a waggin’ today in anticipation for this years winner of the “Beargrease Cutest Puppy Contest! Read the rest of this entry »

Mushers are counting down the hours to the 25th anniversary of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon. Tonight in Duluth, dog drivers gathered at Grandma’s Sports Garden for opening ceremonies. Read the rest of this entry »