Sled dog racing is growing in popularity across the country, however, the past two winters have seen the cancelation of some of the sport’s premiere races due to warmer weather and poor conditions. But you can still see these canine athletes in events that don’t need snow.
It’s called the Sucker River Mud bath. A dryland sled dog race in its inaugural year. Held in a remote location 6 miles East of Grand Marais, these races focus more on speed and use a variety of different vehicles, all powered by dogs. Race organizer Jana Roberts is very pleased with...
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The Iditarod's iconic finish line marker Burled Arch collapsed Saturday, April 27, 2024. | Article: Image: Courtesy of the City of Nome, Article: Shannon Cole and Joe Cadotte, KTUU - Nome, Alaska
The iconic Burled Arch marking the end of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race collapsed in Nome Saturday evening.
Pictures showing a heap of wood where the arch once stood were shared by Nome residents and by dogsled mushers on social media.
According to Nome Mayor John Handeland, wood rot is the likely culprit.
Handeland said he learned Saturday night that the arch had fallen apart. He then drove to the debris, gathered pieces of the arch and put them in his truck to keep them safe.
The arch is an iconic symbol of the Last...
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