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VAN ZYLE PRINTS
The 2012 Iditarod print & posters are selling fast. These amazing pieces of artwork are both limited editions, designed exclusively for Iditarod.
Art is Jon’s life and Alaska, all Alaska, has been his inspiration. Artist Jon Van Zyle has seen more of Alaska in a much more unique way than most can ever hope to experience. Jon has twice completed the 1049 miles of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race between Anchorage and Nome. From these adventures he has created the yearly Iditarod poster series commemorating the race and his involvement. In 1979 he was made the official Iditarod artist, a title he still holds today. In 2004 he was inducted into the Iditarod Hall of Fame.
His acrylic paintings go beyond the race though, and encompass so much of the Alaska beauty. Jon's reputation as a storyteller through his art is further enhanced by his prints, posters and stone lithographs. Dog teams, landscapes, wildlife, Alaskan faces from native to newcomer, portray an intimacy with the land and it's people. He touches on history with studies of Alaskan pioneers and native traditions and lore recording the Alaskan spirit. Public acceptance of his shared feeling through his art has been his greatest reward.
Jon's art career has spanned over 3 decades. Prolific artist, he produces numerous paintings a year for one man exhibitions in the United States as well as Europe. Illustrating at least two children's books a year since 1993 for prestigious publishers has earned him a reputation with a younger audience as well as many awards for his children's art. His limited edition prints and posters sell out regularly with well over 300 editions in the last 30-plus years.
Kobuk 440 mass start to be held on April 12th, 2012!
Save the date!!! April 12th, 2012!!! The 2012 Kobuk440 will get started on Thursday the 12th with a mass start on ice in front of Kotzebue at 4:40pm. Check back for more news, buy a mile to support the race. Click here to visit the Kobuk 440 official web site.
Percy DeWolfe Memorial Mail Race Starts March 22nd 2012
The Percy DeWolfe Memorial Mail Race is a 210 mile (338 km) international dog sled race, running from Dawson City, Yukon to Eagle, Alaska and return (see map). The race follows the Yukon River along the historic mail route of legendary mail carrier Percy DeWolfe.
The race attracts world class mushers from other well known races such as the Yukon Quest and Iditarod, and is a qualifying race for the Yukon Quest. Temperatures during the race can vary from -40C to +10C. Depending on conditions, the leaders normally run the race in about 24 hours, excluding mandatory layover time. Mushers take a mandatory six hour layover in Eagle, plus an additional 2 hours in either Fortymile or Eagle.
Race start is at 10.00am, and mushers leave in staggered intervals of 2 minutes. The difference is calculated into mandatory layover time. The first time slot at 10.00am is reserved for the memory of Percy DeWolfe, with the first competitor out of the starting chute at 10.02am. Visit the Percy DeWolfe web site - Click here
Egil Ellis Wins 2012 Open North American Champion Record 5 in a row!
'Mushing Mortician' Breathes Life Into Fallen Iditarod Sled Dog
They call Janssen "The Mushing Mortician," because when he's not racing the Iditarod, he owns a funeral home. A few days before the finish, he and his dogs were headed down a treacherous part of the course, the Dalzell Gorge. It was snowing, and the dogs were doing what they often do: dipping into the snow to hydrate as they run along. Everything was normal, until Marshall fell over. "He must have packed his snout with snow when he [dipped]," Janssen says. "Much like when people are in an avalanche." Janssen stopped his sled and ran to Marshall. "He was dead. I'm an undertaker. I know death," he says.
Nome, Alaska - Sunday, March 18, 2012 - Iditarod XL Special Awards given at the Finisher’s Banquet:
Pen Air Spirit of Alaska Award - Aliy Zirkle
GCI Dorothy G. Page Halfway Award – Jim Lanier
Wells Fargo Bank Alaska Gold Coast Award - Aliy Zirkle
Nome Kennel Club Fastest Time from Safety to Nome Award - Mike Williams, Jr.
Horizon Lines Most Improved Musher Award - Rohn Buser
Jerry Austin Rookie of the Year – Brent Sass
Fred Meyer Sportsmanship Award – Lance Mackey
ExxonMobil Mushers Choice Award- Dan Seavey
Northern Air Cargo Herbie Nayokpuk Memorial Award – Michelle Phillips
Golden Clipboard Award – Community of Nulato
Golden Stethoscope Award - Ruth Kothe, DVM and Tanja Kruse, DVM
Alaska Airlines Leonhard Seppala Humanitarian Award – DeeDee Jonrowe
City of Nome Lolly Medley Golden Harness Award Winner – Guinness – Dallas Seavey Lead Dog
Northern Air Cargo Four Wheeler Drawing Winner – Peter Kaiser
2012 Iditarod Champion - Dallas Seavey
Iditarod Musher Pat Moon's Actions Save Boys Life
Iditarod Musher Pat Moon saves the life of a boy in Ruby. Read the letter below.
"My family keeps to themselves, and does not want any attention brought onto us. However, I feel I need to let the Iditarod know what transpired here in the village last evening. Pat Moon is a lifesaving angel sent from heaven.
My nephew was sledding yesterday afternoon and was not able to stop his sled prior to crashing into the side of a parked snow machine. He was brought home and the village public safety officer was called. The vpso was not available. The child’s mother went to the checkpoint to see if anyone could help. Pat Moon immediately stood up, said he was trained back at home, and hopped on the snow machine. When he got to the house, he calmed everyone down, stopped the bleeding, cleaned the cut, and applied what was needed to help stop the bleeding and hold the face together. Without Pat, we would have lost a family member. It was only this morning that I learned what he had just gone through by getting out of the race. The child’s mother was contacted by someone about the story, but was scared to say yes to anything.
The race officials at the checkpoint were wonderful to let Pat help. Please extend our thank you to not only Pat, but we hope that everyone in the world is able to know of his actions.
Pat Moon, our family will pray for you and your dogs. God will watch over you. You were meant to get out here, to save the life of a young boy."
WADE MARRS SCRATCHES IN OPHIR
Anchorage, Alaska - Thursday, March 8, 2012 – Veteran Iditarod musher Wade Marrs (Bib# 7) scratched in Ophir at 17:35 Alaska Time. Wade Marrs from Wasilla made the decision to scratch due to concern for his dogs. Marrs had 12 dogs on his team when he made the decision.
RYAN REDINGTON SCRATCHES IN TAKOTNA
Anchorage, Alaska - Thursday, March 8, 2012 – Veteran Iditarod musher Ryan Redington (Bib# 67) scratched in Takotna at 09:30 Alaska Time. Ryan Redington from Wasilla made the decision to scratch due to personal reasons. Redington’s grandfather was Joe Redington, Sr., Father of the Iditarod. Ryan Redington had 10 dogs on his team when he made the decision. Redington’s older brother, Ray Redington, Jr. (Bib #2) is still in the race.
LANIER FIRST TO CRIPPLE – WINS GCI DOROTHY PAGE HALFWAY AWARD
Anchorage, Alaska - Thursday, March 8, 2012 - IDITAROD XL Musher Jim Lanier (Bib #3) from Chugiak, Alaska who is running his 15th Iditarod, was the first to arrive at the Cripple Checkpoint at 13:55 Alaska Time with 13 dogs. The Cripple Checkpoint signifies the halfway point of the 40th running of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
April Browning, ITG Project Manager for GCI was on hand at the Cripple Checkpoint to present the GCI Dorothy Page Halfway Award to Lanier. He was awarded a trophy plus $3,000 in placer gold nuggets, courtesy of Iditarod Principle Partner GCI. The GCI Dorothy Page Halfway Award will be presented again to Jim Lanier in Nome on Sunday, March 18th during the Iditarod Awards Banquet at the Nome Recreation Center.
ALIY ZIRKLE 1st TO MCGRATH WINS PENAIR SPIRIT OF ALASKA AWARD
Anchorage, Alaska - Tuesday, March 6, 2012 - IDITAROD XL Musher Aliy Zirkle (Bib#14) was the first to arrive into McGrath along the banks of the Kuskokwim River at 20:32 Alaska Time. Zirkle arrived with 16 dogs. The prestigious PENAIR SPIRIT OF ALASKA AWARD was presented to Zirkle at a very brief award ceremony at the McGrath Checkpoint. The award is a beautiful original “spirit mask” especially created for this event by Bristol Bay artist Orville Lind. In addition, Zirkle received a $500 credit toward travel or freight shipment. The PENAIR SPIRIT OF ALASKA AWARD will be presented to Zirkle again on March 18th in Nome, Alaska at the Mushers Award Banquet. Zirkle didn’t waste any time in the McGrath checkpoint. She departed at 20:36 with 16 dogs heading towards Takotna. Follow the Iditarod - Click Here
2012 Iditarod Bib Draw
Posted Anchorage, Alaska - Thursday, March 1, 2012 - Iditarod mushers, sponsors, and race fans filled the Dena’ina Convention Center in Anchorage, Alaska to celebrate the start of IDITAROD XL. Alaskan balladeer Hobo Jim made an appearance, along with the Athabascan Fiddler’s Association entertaining a crowd of nearly 1800.
The 2012 Iditarod field has six champions trying to regain the title. Those include the current Iditarod Champion, John Baker who is joined by five time Iditarod Champion Rick Swenson, four time Iditarod Champs’ Lance Mackey, Martin Buser, Jeff King, and 2004 Champion Mitch Seavey.
The start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race will begin on Saturday, March 3rd, at 10 am on 4th Avenue in Anchorage, Alaska. Statewide coverage of the start will be provided by GCI Channel 1 and simulcast on the Alaskan Rural Communication Service.
National and international live streaming coverage of the start will be broadcast on the Iditarod Insider at www.iditarod.com.
Make-A-Wish Foundation® to grant Iditarod experience to Texan boy
Make-A-Wish Foundation® partners with Donlin Gold to grant Alaska Iditarod experience to Texan boy. Nathan is a nine-year-old boy who is living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Despite his medical condition, Nathan has a true love for sports, animals, and spending time with his friends and family. However, most of his life has consisted of physical therapy, doctors’ visits, and medication. So, Nathan made a wish to leave the hospital behind and live-out his ultimate dream: to join the ranks of the Alaskan mushers in the Iditarod! With the help of his friends at the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Alaska and Washington and Donlin Gold, Nathan is headed far away from his hot Texan hometown to Anchorage, where he will live and breathe Alaskan culture, wildlife, and—of course—Iditarod.
2012 JUNIOR IDITAROD WINNER – CONWAY SEAVEY
Willow, Alaska – Sunday, February 26, 2012 – JR IDITAROD XXXV Musher Conway Seavey (Bib #11) of Sterling, Alaska arrived at Willow Lake, Willow, Alaska at 3:52:00 pm Alaska Time with 10 dogs on his team claiming his first Jr. Iditarod Championship Conway edged out his training partner, Benjamin Lyon, also of Sterling, Alaska by a fraction of a second. Conway also won the Willow Jr. 100 earlier this month.
As of 4:59 PM AK Time, four teams had crossed the finish line. Conway Seavey, 15, says that “coming from where I come from it’s hard to avoid mushing. I started at four and have been helping my family train since then.” Conway is the fourth son of 2004 Iditarod champion Mitch Seavey to run the Jr. Iditarod and the grandson of Dan Seavey, who ran the first Iditarod back in 1973 and will be competing along with his son and a grandson again this year. Conway ran the Jr. Iditarod last year and finished 10th. He said, “Last year was a very eventful race. Merissa (Osmar) and I took a five hour detour 40 miles from the finish line—we were in first and second place at the time. I took a two hour rest and finished up in 10th place. This year, if nothing else, I plan to finish the Race without getting lost so the jokers in my family will give me some peace!” Conway is homeschooled and in the ninth grade. He says, “I aim to become a professional singer/songwriter/producer, so that’s what I spend the majority of my time doing. Although singing is what I live for, mushing is a fun ‘side job.’ I don’t see myself mushing pro after high school. I’m way smarter than that! Even if I’m not mushing, I’m sure I’ll end up owning a ‘furry creature’ or two!
Ken Chezik Wins the 2012 Fur Rondy World Championship
Fur Rondy World Championship
A great big field of amazing mushers from Alaska, Germany, Canada and the lower 48, continuously voted "Best Event" by the International Sled Dog Racing Association. Don't miss a second of the World Championship Sled Dog Races!
Listen to the Races Live on KHAR 590AM or at the KHAR Website or track the race in real time on your computer by live GPS!
Sled Dog Races are a Rondy Classic which began in 1946 and continue today with what is known as "The Rondy." The Open World Championship Sled Dog Race is considered the grandfather of all Alaskan races!
The Rondy is produced by the Alaskan Sled Dog Racing Association (ASDRA). Come and witness the sheer intensity and excitement that is the most anticipated sprint race in North America. Endurance, Speed, and agility prove these dogs to be true athletes.
2012 JUNIOR IDITAROD TO BEGIN THIS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH
Wasilla, Alaska – Thursday, February 23, 2012 – the thirty-fifth running of the Jr. Iditarod is set to get underway this Saturday, February 25th at 10 AM AK Time from Knik Lake, Mile 13, Knik Goose Bay Road, Wasilla. Lynden is the major sponsor of this event.
The twelve Jr. Iditarod competitors will race to Yentna Station where they will overnight. Then, on Sunday, February 26th, teams will leave in the order they arrived and race to the finish line on Willow Lake. The race course is approximately 150-miles.
The winner of this race will have the honor of leaving 4th Avenue in Anchorage, Alaska on March 3rd wearing the 2012 Iditarod Honorary Musher Bib #1. The winner will also be honored at Iditarod Awards Banquet in Nome, Alaska at the conclusion of the 2012 Iditarod.
Hugh Neff Wins 2012 Yukon Quest
This year’s Yukon Quest 1,000 Mile International Sled Dog Race was won by the smallest margin in Quest history. A crowd gathered in the darkness on the Yukon River waterfront in Whitehorse to watch two headlamps bobbing almost side-by-side toward the finish.
Hugh Neff became the 29th Champion when he crossed the finish line at 5:14:49 a.m. Second-place Allen Moore followed just 26 seconds later at 5:15:15 a.m. As the first musher to reach Dawson City and go on to finish the race, Moore will win the four ounces of placer gold donated by Joe & Wendy Fellers of Dawson City. Neff is a longtime Quest veteran who finished second in 2009 and third in both 2005 and 2010. He was philosophical about finally getting the win. “We all want to win and be champions,” said Neff. "But for me coming in first isn’t what makes you a champion.” He complimented his second-place rival, Allen Moore: “He won the race just as much as I did.” Moore told the crowd that he was “ready to hit the bathtub” as his wife, 2000 Yukon Quest champion Aliy Zirkle, and his handlers gathered around. “That’s the best kind of race, when you’re back and forth,” said Moore. “I ran about as good a race as I could run. His dogs were just a little bit faster, that’s what made the difference.”
For the teams still on the trail, there’s plenty of race left. Lance Mackey, Jake Berkowitz and Brent Sass are all on the last leg and racing for Whitehorse, Sonny Lindner and Joar Leifseth Ulsom are waiting out their last mandatory layover in Braeburn, and another 12 teams are scattered all the way back to the Klondike. Updates will continue to be posted as the remaining teams cross the finish line.
Photo courtesy of the Norton Sound Sled Dog Club
2012 Paul Johnson Memorial 450 Awards & Final Standings
Man's Best Putty Award - Judy Currier
Sportsmanship - Michelle Phillips
Best in the Bering Straits - Louie Ambrose
Fastest time from White Mountain to Nome - John Shandelmeir
Elapsed Time for Inaugural Paul Johnson Memorial 450 race:
1 - Pete Kaiser 3 days 13 hours 47 minutes
2 - John Shandelmeir 3 days 13 hours 49 minutes
3 - Judy Currier 3 days 14 hours 37 minutes
4 - Richie Diehl 3 days 15 hours 17 minutes
5 - Scott Smith 3 days 15 hours 24 minutes
6 - Dee Dee Johnrowe 3 days 15 hours 51 minutes
7 - Michelle Phillips 3 days 15 hours 58 minutes
8 - Louie Ambrose 3 days 17 hours 50 minutes
9 - Aaron Burmeister 3 days 18 hours 49 minutes
10 - Jerry Sousa 3 days 23 hours 31 minutes
11 - Jamie Kinzer 4 days 5 hours 40 minutes
Congratulations to all the mushers in this years challenging PJMNS sled dog race.
Egil Ellis takes 1st Place in the 2012 Exxon Open
ASDRA Sled Dog Report 02/10/12 - Egil Ellis takes the ExxonMobil Open his 7th win in the box!
Egil said " I had a great run at the second day of the race and won by 35 seconds overall over Arleigh. Kenny slipped to third after a mishap on the trail. My team, led by Casper and Mali, was steady all the way around and finished really strong, the last two miles averaged 19.3 mph (30,9 km/h) according to the GPS. " Temperatures hoovered all weekend in the +40F, (+5C) unseasonably warm.
"This race has really been an important rehearsal with the team for the upcoming Rondy race." says Elgil. "First time this season where I put together just the 'Rondy dogs' in one team and they blended together nicely, like a rolling wave. I liked what I saw and now we have to play it safe, make some minor adjustments and keep 'em happy and healthy. Stay tuned for a very exciting Rondy race coming up, lots of competitive teams this year . "
osted 02/11/12 - Twenty-three mushers are running in the Race to the Sky Feb 10-15 2012. Twelve will be running the 350 mile, 12 dog class and started at Camp Rimini at 10:00 on Saturday, February 11 after having their teams checked by International Sled Dog Veterinarians on Friday, February 10, from noon-3:00 at Capital Hill Mall, in Helena.
Eleven more mushers will start on Sunday, February 12 at Lincoln right after the 350 mile mushers restart to run the continuous portion of their trail. There are six mushers entered in the 100 mile, 8 dog adult class and five junior mushers entered in the 100 mile, 8 dog junior class.
Mushers will be coming from California, Helena, Montana, Washington, Olney, Montana, Wyoming, Washington, BC, Canada, Tennessee, BC, Canada, Ely, Minnesota, Colorado and Finland, Minnesota. Scott White, Billy Snodgrass, Laura Daugereau, Warren Palfrey, Jame Bardonner, Tom Thurston and Blake Freking are all Iditarod mushers. Three mushers on the list are rookies to the 350 mile race. They are Chuck Sterni, Peter McClelland , and Blake Freking. Freking won the Beargrease several years ago with his Siberian huskies.
The 100 mile adult brings mushers from Washington, Montana, and Idaho. There are 5 men entered and one woman and three mushers from Montana including a father and son team, Terry and Chris Adkins from Sand Coulee, Montana.
In the junior 100 mile Race to the Sky, there are three mushers heading to Junior Iditarod with two of them having already finished it. Jenny Greger of Bozeman, Montana, Bailey Vitello of Brookfield, Massachusetts and Aiyana Ferraro leaving this month for Alaska.
The breeds of dogs running Race to the Sky vary as much as the mushers’ occupations. There will be Alaskan huskies, “houndless” Alaskan huskies, eurohounds, Siberian huskies and a team of Alaskan malamutes run by Morgan Buckingham of Garrison, Montana. Click here for more information
Ken Chezik takes 1st Place in Day One of the 2012 Exxon Open
ASDRA Sled Dog Report 02/10/12 - ExxonMobil Open Purse is set for $30,000.00 - $12,000.00 limited - $18,000.00 Open . Todayamong other day one race events was the Charity Race between 6 military commanders and benefited the Wounded Warrior Project. Click here for complete race results (PDF)
Follow the Paul Johnson Memorial Norton Sound 450 with Trackleaders!
The Paul Johnson Memorial Norton Sound 450 sled dog race starts at 4 pm Feb 8th 2012. Follow all the mushers with Trackleaders. http://trackleaders.com/pjm450
The Portage 200 will start at noon, the start finish line will be along the VOR pole line acroos the creek from Donald Towarak's Dog lot. Mushers will leave in the following order 1. Pat Moon 2. Mary Helwig 3.Don Towarak and 4. Alex Otten The trail has moved for the first 6 miles of the race. Insead of following the river for the first 7 miles we will be portaging over VOR hill, follow the Road to the AYUU portage and climb on to the Iditarod trail at mile nine. This will also be the Trail for the Paul Johnson Memorial 450. Starting order for the 450 is as follows 1. In memory of Paul Charles Johnson 2. DeeDee Jonrowe 3.Scott Smith 4. Pete Kaiser 5. Richie Diehl 6. John Shandelmeir 7.Louie Ambrose 8. Jamie Kinzer 9. Michelle Phillips 10. Jerry Sousa 11.Aaron Burmeister 12. Judy Currier. Followthe race updates on Face Book by going to Norton Sound Sled Dog Club.
Blayne "Bud" Streeper Wins 2012 IPSSSDR
Photo Courtesy Chris Havener - Wyoming Stage Stop
Jackson, Wyoming – February 3, 2012 – Blayne “Bud” Streeper from Fort Nelson, British Columbia, is the winner of the 2012 International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) with an overall time of 19:52.42. This is the fourth first-place IPSSSDR win for Streeper, who also won the race in 2004, 2010 and 2011. Aaron Peck from Grand Prairie, Alberta, took second in the 2012 race with a cumulative time of 20:09.27. Peck took third in last year’s IPSSSDR. John Stewart of Scotland was third with a final time of 20:23.40. Stewart also raced in the IPSSSDR in 2010 and placed 9th. Following the Day Seven stage, mushers will be hosted at Musher Mania in the Mountain View Town Hall from 4 – 6 p.m. On Saturday, February 4, Lyman hosts a Flapjack Frenzy from 7 – 9 a.m. at Heritage Barn before the race leaves for Park City. The race concludes in Park City, Utah, at Quinn’s Junction Sports Complex with Meet the Mushers from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by the Junior Mushers Race at noon. Select students, aged 9 to 13, from schools throughout Wyoming and Utah volunteered in their communities to earn the right to compete in the kids’ race. At 6 p.m. the IPSSSDR Awards Banquet takes place at the Prospector, 2175 Sidewinder Drive in Park City. The Pedigree® brand actively supports a wide range of programs that promote responsible pet ownership and highlight the contributions dogs make to society. The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race, the largest dog sled race in the lower 48 states, was founded in 1996 by Frank Teasley to make sled dog racing more accessible to the public. For a complete schedule, visit the race website at www.wyomingstagestop.org; contact the race at 307.734.1163 or bark@wyomingstagestop.org. The race is also active on Facebook under International Pedigree Stage Stop and on Twitter at @IPSSSDR.
For complete times visit http://wyomingstagestop.org.
Peck Posts Fastest Time in Day Six, Streeper Stays in the Overall Lead
Jackson, Wyoming – February 2, 2012 – Aaron Peck from Grand Prairie, Alberta, posted the fastest time on Day Six of the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) with a time of 2:59:01. Running 12 dogs, Peck averaged 13.4 miles-per-hour on the 43-mile-trail. Blayne “Bud” Streeper from Fort Nelson, British Columbia, was second with a time of 3:04:42. In third, John Stewart from Scotland had a time of 3:07:39. In overall times, Streeper maintains the lead with 16:42:30. Peck is second with 16:58:29. Stewart is third with 17:04:31 Following the Day Six race, teams will be hosted to a Meet and Greet Dinner at the Machine Shop in Evanston at 6 p.m. Day Seven – the last timed stage of the race--takes place Friday, February 3, from North Slope Road, 30 miles south of Evanston on the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway, Hwy 150, and finishing at the Deadhorse Trailhead south of Mountain View. Friday following the Day Seven stage, Mountain View hosts Musher Mania at Mountain View Town Hall from 4 – 6 p.m. On Saturday, February 4, Lyman hosts a Flapjack Frenzy from 7 – 9 a.m. at Heritage Barn before the race leaves for Park City. The race concludes in Park City, Utah, at Quinn’s Junction Sports Complex with Meet the Mushers from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by the Junior Mushers Race at noon. Select students, aged 9 to 13, from schools throughout Wyoming and Utah volunteered in their communities to earn the right to compete in the kids’ race. At 6 p.m. the Awards Banquet takes place at the Prospector, 2175 Sidewinder Drive in Park City. The Pedigree® brand actively supports a wide range of programs that promote responsible pet ownership and highlight the contributions dogs make to society. The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race, the largest dog sled race in the lower 48 states, was founded in 1996 by Frank Teasley to make sled dog racing more accessible to the public .For complete times visit http://wyomingstagestop.org/daily.php?stage=2
Streeper Fastest in IPSSSDR Day Five Stage, Maintains Overall Lead
Jackson, Wyoming – February 1, 2012 – Running 10 dogs, averaging 12.5 miles per hour, Blayne “Buddy” Streeper, from Fort Nelson, B.C., posted the fastest time in Day Five of the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) with a time of 4:08:49 on the 54-mile Alpine/Greys River stage. John Stewart from Scotland was second with 4:11:37. In third place, Brent Beck, from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, had a time of 4:16:11. His father, Richard Beck, also from Yellowknife, posted the fourth place time of 4:16:58. Streeper continues to lead the race overall with a time of 13:37:48; with today’s stage Stewart moves into second with 13:56:52; and Aaron Peck from Grand Prairie, Alberta, is third with 13:59:28. Following the Day Five race, teams departed for Evanston and the Mushers/Officials Dinner Buffet at 6 p.m. On Thursday, February 2, Day Six of the race starts at 11 a.m. from the Deadhorse Trailhead south of Mountain View, finishing at North Slope Road, 30 miles south of Evanston on the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway, Hwy 150. The 2012 IPSSSDR continues this week in Evanston and Lyman/Mountain View, Wyo., before arriving in Park City, Utah, for the final stage and awards ceremony on Saturday, February 4. With its unique “stage stop” racing format, the IPSSSDR stops in a different community each night, allowing Wyoming’s host towns to show their hospitality: Festivities for mushers and spectators alike include pancake feeds, dog parades, banquets, carnivals, and snowshoe softball. The Pedigree® brand actively supports a wide range of programs that promote responsible pet ownership and highlight the contributions dogs make to society. The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race, the largest dog sled race in the lower 48 states, was founded in 1996 by Frank Teasley to make sled dog racing more accessible to the public. For a complete schedule, visit the race website at www.wyomingstagestop.org; contact the race at 307.734.1163 or bark@wyomingstagestop.org.
Streeper Posts Fastest IPSSSDR Day Four
Jackson, Wyoming – January 31, 2012 – Blayne “Buddy” Streeper from Fort Nelson, British Columbia, posted the fastest time on Day Four of the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) with a time of 2:59:53. Streeper ran 10 dogs on the 38-mile Big Piney/Marbleton course and averaged 12.7 miles per hour. Aaron Peck from Grand Prairie, Alberta, was second for the day with a time of 3:05:18. John Stewart from Scotland was third with a time of 3:07:47. In overall times, Streeper maintains the lead with a time of 9:28:59; Peck is second with 9:42:19; and Stewart is third with 9:45:15. Following Day Four race, teams departed for Alpine for the Meet the Musher’s Potluck Dinner at the Alpine Civic Center at 6:30 p.m. On Wednesday, February 1, the race starts at 9 a.m. from Alpine’s Dollar Store. The 2012 IPSSSDR continues this week through Evanston, and Lyman/Mountain View, Wyo., before arriving in Park City, Utah, for the final stage and awards ceremony on Saturday, February 4. With its unique “stage stop” racing format, the IPSSSDR stops in a different community each night, allowing Wyoming’s host towns to show their hospitality: Festivities for mushers and spectators alike include pancake feeds, dog parades, banquets, carnivals, and snowshoe softball. The Pedigree® brand actively supports a wide range of programs that promote responsible pet ownership and highlight the contributions dogs make to society. The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race, the largest dog sled race in the lower 48 states, was founded in 1996 by Frank Teasley to make sled dog racing more accessible to the public. For a complete schedule, visit the race website at www.wyomingstagestop.org; contact the race at 307.734.1163 or bark@wyomingstagestop.org. The race is also active on Facebook under International Pedigree Stage Stop and on Twitter at @IPSSSDR. For complete times visit http://wyomingstagestop.org/daily.php?stage=2
Blayne “Buddy” Streeper Posts Fastest Time in Day Three
Jackson, Wyoming – January 30, 2012 – Averaging 12.8 miles per hour, Blayne “Buddy” Streeper from Fort Nelson, British Columbia, posted the fastest time on Day Three of the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) with a time of 3:21:51. Streeper has won the IPSSSDR in 2004, 2010 and 2011. In second place, John Stewart from Scotland posted a time of 3:24:25. James Wheeler from South Portland, Maine, a newcomer to the IPSSSDR, came in third with a time of 3:29:48 In overall times, Streeper leads with a time of 6:29:06. Aaron Peck from Grand Praire, Alberta, is second with a time of 6:37:01. Stewart is in third place with a time of 6:37:28. Following Day Three’s race, teams departed for the Big Piney/Marbleton stage with a Meet the Mushers dinner at the Marbleton Seniors Center at 6 p.m. On Tuesday, February 1, teams will race a 64-mile course from Middle Piney Parking Lot at 9 a.m. The 2012 IPSSSDR continues this week through Alpine, Evanston, and Lyman/Mountain View, Wyo., before arriving in Park City, Utah, for the final stage and awards ceremony on Saturday, February 4. With its unique “stage stop” racing format, the IPSSSDR stops in a different community each night, allowing Wyoming’s host towns to show their hospitality: Festivities for mushers and spectators alike include pancake feeds, dog parades, banquets, carnivals, and snowshoe softball. The Pedigree® brand actively supports a wide range of programs that promote responsible pet ownership and highlight the contributions dogs make to society. The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race, the largest dog sled race in the lower 48 states, was founded in 1996 by Frank Teasley to make sled dog racing more accessible to the public. For a complete schedule, visit the race website at www.wyomingstagestop.org; contact the race at 307.734.1163 or bark@wyomingstagestop.org. The race is also active on Facebook under International Pedigree Stage Stop and on Twitter at @IPSSSDR. For complete times visit http://wyomingstagestop.org/daily.php?stage=2
Bill Kornmuller Wins 2012 Earl Norris Memorials Open Class Sled Dog Race
Jackson, Wyoming--January 29, 2012—Bruce Magnusson from Manchester, Mich., posted the fastest time on Day Two of the 2012 International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) with a time of 3:06:18 on the 42-mile-course outside Lander, Wyo. Running 11 dogs, Magnusson averaged 13.5 miles per hour on the trail.
Aaron Peck from Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada, was second with a time of 3:07:04. In third place, Blayne Streeper from Fort Nelson, British Columbia, posted a time of 3:07:15. Fourth and fifth place times were separated by one second. Jerry Bath from Lander, Wyo.—racing in his home town—was fourth with a time of 3:08:00; Ryan Redington from Wasilla, Alaska, was fifth with a time of 3:08:01. Beginning at 9 a.m., 21 teams departed in two-minute intervals from the starting line located on Lollypop Loop trail on South Pass. Following the race, teams drove to Pinedale where they will attend the Welcome Mushers Dinner at 6 p.m. at the Sublette County Library, 155 South Tyler, in honor of the Gayle Kinnison Memorial Labyrinth. Screen Door Porch will provide live music. The IPSSSDR is the only sled dog race in the world traveling with its own band.
On Monday, January 30, teams will race on a 38-mile-course from the Upper Green Parking Lot in Cora, racing on Continental Divide Snowmachine Trail along Highway 191 & 352 with the finish at the Upper Green parking lot in Cora.
The 2012 IPSSSDR continues this week through Big Piney/Marbleton, Alpine, Evanston, and Lyman/Mountain View, Wyo., before arriving in Park City, Utah, for the final stage and awards ceremony on Saturday, February 4. With its unique “stage stop” racing format, the IPSSSDR stops in a different community each night, allowing Wyoming’s host towns to show their hospitality: Festivities for mushers and spectators alike include pancake feeds, dog parades, banquets, carnivals, and snowshoe softball. The Pedigree® brand actively supports a wide range of programs that promote responsible pet ownership and highlight the contributions dogs make to society. The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race, the largest dog sled race in the lower 48 states, was founded in 1996 by Frank Teasley to make sled dog racing more accessible to the public. For a complete schedule, visit the race website at www.wyomingstagestop.org; contact the race at 307.734.1163 or bark@wyomingstagestop.org. The race is also active on Facebook under International Pedigree Stage Stop and on Twitter at @IPSSSDR. For complete times visit http://wyomingstagestop.org/daily.php?stage=2
Cim Smyth Wins Tustumena 200
Sunday January 29, 2012 - We have a winner. Cim Smyth Bib#15, crossed theTustumena finish line at 15:56 today. Congratulations Cim! Click here for complete race results.
Tustumena makes some changes & adds LIVE SPOT Tracking
The 2012 Tustumena will be a re-building year. The T200 purse is set at $10,000, unlike other races they will not be raising the entry fee but lowering it to $200. Like 2011 signup order will be the starting order.
A new checkpoint location has been added, the trail will now go to Homer Alaska. This will be approximately the 50 Mile marker with a 4 hour mandatory layover 2 hours on the outbound and 2 hours on the inbound. (Caribou Lake has been eliminated) The halfway layover will remain in Clam Gulch and will have a 6 hour mandatory layover, time adjustments will be made at this checkpoint. Total mandatory layover time is 10 hours (an additional 2 hours from previous years)
In 2012 there will not have a T100, with limited resources the T200 Board of Directors have voted to put all available resources into keeping the T200 alive. They said they do have every intention of bringing the T100 back in 2013!
The Tustumena 200 has also joined in on the high tech race gadgets
- this year fans can enjoy every moment on the Tustumena trail following their favorite musher via SPOT Trackers --- > SPOT Trackers Click Here
Take a visit to the Cairngorm Sleddog Centre
Situated in Aviemore, at the foot of the Cairngorm Mountain Range, The Cairngorm Sleddog Centre offers a wide range of activities for the whole family. From Kennel & Museum Tours to Sleddog Trips and Safaris.
Alan Stewart & his family offer a unique opportunity to experience the awesome thrill and power of a top class sleddog team in training for European events & Mountain expeditions. Meet their team and have as much hands-on with the dogs as you want, with spectacular views of the Cairngorm Mountains and the wildlife in the surrounding area.
The Cairngorm Sleddog Centre is the only daily working sleddog centre in the UK and one of only 5 in Europe.
The Cairngorm Sleddog Centre has been given massive face lift which includes 4 new dog team trail shoots, which are now in place giving the dog teams 4 different ways into the 18 mile trails from the centre. Their trails are without doubt the most challenging and purposely built dryland sleddog trails ever made in Europe.
If you are planning a trip to the Cairngorm Sleddog Centre and are looking for accomodation in the area checkout the Aviemore Highland Resort. Click here to view their promotional accomodation rates at one of the best hotels in the Aviemore area.
For more information on this wonderful sled dog adventure visit their web site - Click Here.
International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race Runs Through Jackson
Photo: Chris Havener
Jackson, Wyoming – January 27, 2012 – Recent snow in Jackson created the perfect course for the 21 teams leaving the starting line of the 2012 IPSSSDR. Crowds of locals, skiers, and dog lovers lined the track three people deep for a glimpse of the internationally-known mushers in town to vie for the $100,000 purse. The race began with two dignitary teams followed by the 21 competitors off Jackson’s Town Square starting line on a course through the streets of town and ending at Snow King Resort.
Luc Mongeau, President of Mars Petcare North America, title sponsor for the race, drove the first dignitary team from the starting line, followed by Pedigree’s dignitary driver Ray Evans. Racing teams leaving the starting gate included 2011 IPSSSDR Champion Blayne “Buddy” Streeper, as well many of the top finishers from last year’s race.
Following the run through town, Pedigree hosted a free-to-the-public reception at Snow King Resort. The event concluded with a torchlight parade down the ski slope, music, and fireworks.
Following the Jackson stage, teams will continue to Lander, Pinedale/Cora, Big Piney/Marbleton, Alpine, Evanston, and Lyman/Mountain View, Wyo., over the next week before arriving in Park City, Utah, for the final stage and awards ceremony on Saturday, February 4. With its unique “stage stop” racing format, the IPSSSDR stops in a different community each night, allowing Wyoming’s host towns to show their hospitality: Festivities for mushers and spectators alike include pancake feeds, dog parades, banquets, carnivals, and snowshoe softball.
The Pedigree® brand actively supports a wide range of programs that promote responsible pet ownership and highlight the contributions dogs make to society.
The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race, the largest dog sled race in the lower 48 states, was founded in 1996 by Frank Teasley to make sled dog racing more accessible to the public. For a complete schedule, visit the race website at www.wyomingstagestop.org
Get your inaugural Paul Johnson 450 race shirts
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The "Paul Johnson Memorial - Norton Sound 450," is a race that will go along with the Annual Portgage 200. It will begin in Unalakleet on February 8th, 2012 at 10:00 am. The route will go to Kaltag, return to Unalakleet and run thru the Norton Sound villages of Shaktoolik, Koyuk, Elim, Golovin, White Mountain and finish in Nome. Totaling 450 miles in it's entirety. This race in it's inaugural running will have a purse of $50,000.00 paying down to the 15th place.
Inaugural Paul Johnson 450 Race shirts: Available in 10 days, but order now before sizes run out. These will be collectible. Since they are "race support" items they are $25 each. Childs sizes through XXXL Tshirts.
For more information or race rules, you may contact Mindy Johnson by email at sikukennel@hotmail.com or John Wilson at jwhunters@hotmail.com.
Streeper ready to defend the Wyoming Stage Stop
Jackson, Wyoming – January 11, 2012 – Blayne “Buddy” Streeper, from Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada returns to the 2012 International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) to defend his 2011 IPSSSDR title. Streeper, age 29, has won the race in 2004, 2010 and 2011. “The other teams coming to Wyoming have their eyes on the prize so this will be an exciting competition,” says Director Frank Teasley. “I anticipate that we’ll see a very close race this year.” The IPSSSDR, the largest sled dog race in the lower 48 states, is slated for January 27 – February 4, 2012. Now in its 17th year, the race starts in Jackson, Wyo. and travels through small Wyoming communities before finishing in Park City, Utah. With its unique stage stop format, the IPSSSDR has become a popular mushing event attracting the world’s top competitors. Pedigree® Food for Dogs is the title sponsor of the IPSSSDR. The Pedigree® brand actively supports a wide range of programs that promote responsible pet ownership and highlight the contributions dogs make to society. The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race was founded in 1996 by Frank Teasley to make sled dog racing more accessible to the public. For more information, visit the race website at www.wyomingstagestop.org; contact the race at (307) 734-1163 or news@wyomingstagestop.org. Media Contact: Darla Worden, WordenGroup Strategic Public Relations, darla@wordenpr.com, 307.734.5335
Teams registered for the 2012 IPSSSDR: 1. Bruce Magnusson , MI 2. Ryan Redington, AK 3. Blayne Streeper, BC 4. John Stewart, Scotland 5. Jerry Bath, WY 6. Kate St. Onge, UT 7. Erin Redington, AK 8. Dennis Laboda, MN 9. Dave Turner, OR 10. Stacey Teasley, WY 11. Bailey Cross Vitello, MA 12. Marco Rivest, Quebec 13. Grant Beck, NWT 14. Al Borak, MI 15. Aaron Peck, AB, Canada 16. William Kornmuller, AK 17. JR Anderson, MN 18. Warren Palfrey, BC 19. Brent Beck,NWT 20. Richard Beck, NWT 21. Sam Palfrey, BC 22. James Wheeler, ME
Live Radio Coverage of CB300
There will be live radio coverage of the 2012 Copper Basin Sled 300 Dog race will begin at 11:30 a.m. Saturday on KCAM, AM 790 and stream online at http://www.kcam.org
See SPOT run the Knik 200 Sled Dog Race
Now you can follow the Knik 200 Sled Dog Race minute by minute marker to marker, team by team with SPOT GPS Trackers - Click here.
Yukon Quest needs cash contributions to run the 2012 race
Posted 01/04/12 - Yukon Quest needs cash contributions to run the 2012 race Whitehorse YT and Fairbanks AK – The 2012 Yukon Quest 1,000 Mile International Sled Dog Race starts in less than five weeks and needs more sponsors to contribute to the $150,000 purse awarded to the top mushers. “The Yukon Quest is a non-profit organization that relies on sponsors and donations to raise the purse and pay for the expenses related to this historical race,” said Yukon Executive Director Sue Thomas. “The Yukon economy is at a high point, yet the Quest isn’t seeing that reflected in sponsorships. If someone has been thinking they want to contribute, now is the time to do it!”
Each year the Yukon Quest struggles to secure enough cash for the $150,000 purse that is awarded to the top fifteen teams. Funds are also needed to offset costs of the race such as transport of musher supplies to checkpoints, vehicle rentals to transport officials and veterinarians, fuel, and support for the hundreds of volunteers along the trail.
Volunteer support continues to be strong year after year. Volunteers, veterinarians and race officials from around the world pay their own way to Alaska or Yukon. These volunteers are paid a small honorarium that barely covers the costs of food while they are working on the trail.
“So many of our sponsors return each year donating goods & services that are invaluable to the success of the race,” said Marti Steury, Alaska Executive Director. “This year the cash sponsorships are lower than usual and even though we have cut costs as much as possible, we still need cash for paying suppliers and the purse.” Sponsorship packages vary from $500 to $50,000. More information about sponsoring is available on the Yukon Quest website at http://yukonquest.com/site/for-sponsors/
The 29th annual Yukon Quest 1,000 Mile International Sled Dog Race starts February 4, 2012 in Fairbanks AK and finishes 10 to 14 days later in Whitehorse YT. Contact: Sue Thomas 867-668-4711 Yukon Executive Director Whitehorse YT Marti Steury 907-452-7954 Alaska Executive Director Fairbanks AK . Visit the Yukon Quest’s website at yukonquest.com for online information. An up-to-date list of sponsors is at http://yukonquest.com/site/current-yukon-quest-sponsors/
Buy a mile, it helps pay for things like the trackers and other race expenses ..http://www.kobuk440.com/
Posted - 12/23/11 - The Norton Sound Sled Dog Club was established by local mushers in 1971. It began to support dog mushing in the village and region. We started our annual "Norton Sound Portage 200" race in 1973. The race goes from Unalakleet to Kaltag and return.
We are proud to announce a new race, the "Paul Johnson Memorial - Norton Sound 450," this is a race that will go along with the Annual Portgage 200. It will begin in Unalakleet on February 8th, 2012 at 10:00 am. The route will go to Kaltag, return to Unalakleet and run thru the Norton Sound villages of Shaktoolik, Koyuk, Elim, Golovin, White Mountain and finish in Nome. Totaling 450 miles in it's entirety. This race in it's inaugural running will have a purse of $50,000.00 paying down to the 15th place. For more information or race rules, you may contact Mindy Johnson by email at sikukennel@hotmail.com or John Wilson at jwhunters@hotmail.com.
The Norton Sound Sled Dog Club will be working on getting both the Portage 200 and Paul Johnson Memorial Norton Sound 450 to become qualifiers for the Iditarod. We look forward to putting on a major mid-distance race where mushers and local residents can continue to enjoy our traditional means of transportation.
A race of this magnitude would not be possible without the generous support of our local villages, the "Bering Straits Native Corporation" and "Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation" (along with all of the future sponsors- your name could be here).
2011 Gin Gin 200
Musher Jeff King tending to his team on the Maclaren River
The Gin Gin 200 was named after a remarkable dog who dominated a dog kennel for over 10 years. She was an inspiration both on the trail and in the dog yard. She was a dog with unswerving loyalty and stubbornness. She did not know” quit”. Her ability, drive and attitude should serve as an example to dog drivers everywhere.
The Gin Gin sled dog race was founded by Zoya Denure and initially was created for women in the sport. The Gin Gin was originally a 120 mile race that went from Meiers Lake Roadhouse to Maclaren River. The idea was to celebrate and highlight women athletes in our sport for a weekend event. It eventually expanded to a men's and women's division by the popularity of the race course challenges.
This years Gin Gin 200 will start December 28th. A tough little race through the Alaskan wilderness from Meier's Lake Roadhouse to Alpine Creek Lodge and to finish at Paxson Lodge. This years Gin Gin has a purse of $12, 500 . Twenty three mushers have signed up to date. The race has a men's and women's division.
The Gin Gin 200 now has an added attraction this year with SPOT trackers on every musher thanks to SpecSavers as the presenting sponsor of the tracking devices. This is a feature that makes tracking the mushers exciting and difficult to not check the race progress every 10 minutes.
Men's Division: Loui Ambrose, Rob Cooke, Brian Wilmshurst, Brent Sass. David Sawatsky, Paul Gebhardt, Simon McLoughlin, Jim Lanier, Jake Berkowitz, Trent Herbst, Matt Giblin, Bruce Linton, Hugh Neff.
For more information visit the Gin Gin 200 web site click here
Down Memory Lane ...1979 Iditarod
2011 Alaska Excursions 120 Overall Results
1 Blayne Streeper 5:58:59 - 2 Will Kornmuller 6:03:33 - 3 John Stewart 6:04:14 - 4 Ryan Redington 6:08:59 - 5 Cim Smyth 6:18:50 - 6 Jessica Hendricks 6:30:21 - 7 Greg Sellentin 6:34:32 - 8 Paul Gebhardt 6:35:17 - 9 Raymie Redington 6:38:05 - 10 Miriam Osredkar 6:58:22 - 11 Seth Barnes 7:06:10 - 12 Kristy Berington 7:06:45 - 13 Corinne Zurflueh 7:15:22 - 14 Deryl Krause 7:19:28 - 15 Debbie Moderow 7:30:55 - 16 Jerry Riley 7:32:58 - 17 Jeff Hemann 7:37:42 - 18 Aron Kershner 7:52:39 - 19 Jane Adkins 7:53:10 - 20 Bryan Taylor 7:54:08 - 21 Leon Mensch 7:56:27 - 22 Leila Javadi-Babreh 8:04:09 - 23 Monica Zappa 8:07:03 - 24 Tim Osmar 8:15:20 25 Stephanie Cork 8:27:06 - 26 Luan Marques 8:38:50 - 27 Cassie Heck 8:59:25 - 28 Christine Roalofs 9:08:33 Visit Alaska Excursion web site for more information...
King Crowned in 2011 Sheep Mountain 150
Posted Dec 18, 2011 - The 47 Sheep Mountain 150 mushers had unusually balmy weather, gusty winds, blizzards conditions and multiple moose encounter this year. Four time Iditarod Champion, Jeff King led the way to victory in the 2011 Sheep Mountain 150, beating out Aliy Zirkle by 2 minutes. King was beaming over his hamburger and responded “Fun!” before he could be asked about his race experience. When asked what made the difference in his team, King singled out "Merlot", a hard working 2 yr old sled dog. Jeff said he ran the whole last run without booties out of caution that they would collect snow and bog the dogs down. He saw snow filled booties all along the run and wondered if that was slowing Zirkle down at all. This team is the made up of many of the same dogs that ran in Dave DeCaro’s puppy Iditarod team in 2006 and was with Matt Hyashida’s Iditarod team last year.
Twenty Teams Slated for International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race
Registered mushers range in age from 14 to 60 in 17th annual race
Jackson, Wyoming – December 14, 2012 – Twenty teams have registered for the 2012 International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR), and additional racers may still sign up, announced Race Director Frank Teasley. The IPSSSDR, the largest sled dog race in the lower 48 states, is slated for January 27 – February 4, 2012. Now in its 17th year, the race starts in Jackson, Wyoming and travels through small Wyoming communities before finishing in Park City, Utah.
“I’m continuing to receive inquiries from teams all over the world,” says Teasley, “so additional teams may still register.”
The youngest musher registered in the 2012 race is 14-year-old Bailey Cross Vitello from Brookfield, Mass., and the oldest is 60-year-old Grant Beck from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories in Canada, who placed ninth in the 2009 IPSSSDR. (A complete list of registered teams follows this release.)
With its unique stage stop format, the IPSSSDR has become a popular mushing event attracting the world’s top competitors. Pedigree® Food for Dogs is the title sponsor of the IPSSSDR. The Pedigree® brand actively supports a wide range of programs that promote responsible pet ownership and highlight the contributions dogs make to society.
The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race was founded in 1996 by Frank Teasley to make sled dog racing more accessible to the public. For more information, visit the race website at www.wyomingstagestop.org; contact the race at (307) 734-1163.
Media Contact: Darla Worden, WordenGroup Strategic Public Relations, darla@wordenpr.com, 307.734.5335
Teams registered for the 2012 IPSSSDR:
1. Bruce Magnusson , MI
2. Ryan Redington, AK
3. Blayne Streeper, BC, Canada
4. Streeper 2
5. Jerry Bath, WY
6. Kate St. Onge, UT
7. Erin Redington, AK
8. Dennis Laboda, MN
9. Dave Turner, OR
10. Stacey Teasley, WY
11. Bailey Cross Vitello, MA
12. Marco Rivest, QC, Canada
13. Grant Beck, NWT, Canada
14. Sam Perrino, NWT, Canada
15. Aaron Peck, AB, Canada
16. William Kornmuller, AK
17. JR Anderson, MN
18. Warren Palfrey, BC, Canada
19. Brent Beck, NWT, Canada
20. Richard Beck, NWT, Canada
Alaska Warm & Kozy has the Mushing Gear for you!
Harness Wraps:
Alaska Warm and Kozy, specializes in custom mushing gear. This is not only for your pets, but for you as well.
They do custom sewing which can include anything from dog coats, leggin's, shoulder jackets and much more to something special for the musher. They use only the best material available to get quaility work.
One of the newest items available are harness wraps.
These are used to protect the dogs from the harness rubbing on their bodies. They can be used with most harnesses. They come in different thicknesses. The cost of these are $1.50 to $3.00 each.
2012 Iditarod Limited Edition Poster & Prints are out!
The 2012 Iditarod print & posters are selling fast. These amazing pieces of artwork are both limited editions, designed exclusively for Iditarod.
Art is Jon’s life and Alaska, all Alaska, has been his inspiration. Artist Jon Van Zyle has seen more of Alaska in a much more unique way than most can ever hope to experience. Jon has twice completed the 1049 miles of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race between Anchorage and Nome. From these adventures he has created the yearly Iditarod poster series commemorating the race and his involvement. In 1979 he was made the official Iditarod artist, a title he still holds today. In 2004 he was inducted into the Iditarod Hall of Fame.
His acrylic paintings go beyond the race though, and encompass so much of the Alaska beauty. Jon's reputation as a storyteller through his art is further enhanced by his prints, posters and stone lithographs. Dog teams, landscapes, wildlife, Alaskan faces from native to newcomer, portray an intimacy with the land and it's people. He touches on history with studies of Alaskan pioneers and native traditions and lore recording the Alaskan spirit. Public acceptance of his shared feeling through his art has been his greatest reward.
Jon's art career has spanned over 3 decades. Prolific artist, he produces numerous paintings a year for one man exhibitions in the United States as well as Europe. Illustrating at least two children's books a year since 1993 for prestigious publishers has earned him a reputation with a younger audience as well as many awards for his children's art. His limited edition prints and posters sell out regularly with well over 300 editions in the last 30-plus years. Vist the Van Zyle web site at http://www.jonvanzyle.com
Serum Run Boot Camp on February 10-13, 2012
The Norman Vaughan Serum '25 Run will be holding a Serum Run Boot Camp on February 10-13 (tentative dates), 2012 where interested mushers and snowmachiners can get a better idea of what the Serum ’25 Run is all about. The trip is limited to 15 mushers and 25 snowmachiners. Serum Run veterans are encouraged to apply, but future, first-time Serum Runners will be given priority.
The purpose of the Serum Run Boot Camp is to give potential Serum Run dog mushers and snowmachiners an idea of what to expect when preparing for and traveling the legendary 800-mile, 19-day Serum’25 Run expedition. The Boot Camp will be conducted by seasoned Serum Run veterans that will include: mandatory attendance at two (2) trip preparation meetings, a four day-three night trip (approximate daily trip mileage is 50 miles), and a wrap up meeting. Successful completion of the Serum Run Boot Camp increases your chances of being selected for the Norman Vaughan Serum ’25 Run in February 2013.
If you are interested, please fill out the form attached (there is a different form for a musher and snowmachiner) and submit via instructions on application along with you $25 application fee by DECEMBER 15th, 2011. If selected, there will be an additional $100-$200 fee, plus personal expenses. | Mushers Form (PDF) | Snowmachiners Form (PDF) |
For more information, please contact Kent Kantowski (kent@kakphoto.com / 907-333-0276) or Erin McLarnon (mushing@gci.net / 907-495-0671 or visit www.serumrun.org
You can now become a virtual "Trail Breaker". In return, we will list you on our GoMush Trail Breaker page for the entire race season. Your money will go to cover race expenses and mushing news throughout the year.
ONE MUSH...
Ever dreamed of the North- the cold, the challenges of survival...then you need to get the book "One Mush- the story of the Jamaica Dogsled Team".
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