Yukon Quest Alaska to hold 300-mile sled dog race as rift with Canada continues
The Yukon Quest Alaska executive director says she hopes the organization will make up with Canada one day and hold a longer race.
3 dogs owned by Iditarod musher killed in Denali Highway snowmachine crash
Mike Parker, who was driving the struck team, called the death of longtime Iditarod musher Jim Lanier's dogs "an unspeakable tragedy."
New Mushing Magazine Owners Plan to Grow Coverage
Robert and Michele Forto will continue to publish the print magazine while expanding online offerings.
The Future of sled dog racing | Alaska Insight
On this Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend and her guests discuss the future of the sport of sled dog racing.
Sass makes it 6 as Yukon Quest victory aims him at Iditarod
Brent Sass credits his lead dogs and a lighter sled for his sixth Quest win Monday, as his team sets its sights on the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
Raymond Alexie wins Bogus Creek 150 Sled Dog Race
The 20-year-old crossed the finish line in Bethel early Sunday, winning the 150-mile race for the second year in a row.
Polaris and snowmachine rider who hit sled dog team charged with reckless driving
Three dogs were killed in the crash on the Denali Highway east of Cantwell.
Eddie Burke Jr. disqualified from 2024 Iditarod
The move comes as Burke is facing felony and misdemeanor assault charges for a May 2022 domestic violence incident in Anchorage.
Iditarod reinstates musher Eddie Burke Jr. after state drops assault charges
At the time of his disqualification Monday, Burke was facing two assault charges stemming from a 2022 incident.
Iditarod disqualifies former champion Brent Sass amid sex assault allegations
The Iditarod board voted unanimously on Thursday to disqualify former champion Brent Sass after allegations made in November and recent questions from Alaska Public Media, the Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica. Sass has denied the claims.
Two Alaska reporters explain the sexual assault allegations against Iditarod musher Brent Sass
The Iditarod's decision came nearly four months after the race received a letter accusing Sass of sexual assault.
Musher who was disqualified, then reinstated, now withdraws from the Iditarod
Eddie Burke Jr. said he leased dogs to other mushers after he was disqualified and it was too difficult to reassemble his team.
Iditarod returns to 16-dog teams
The Iditarod had set the limit at 14 dogs per team just five years ago after considering the expense of flying dogs back from the trail and to make it easier for smaller kennels to race in the Iditarod.
The race is on: What to know about the 2024 Iditarod
What’s the route this year? How are trail conditions? We answer those questions and more.
Paul, who loves to sing
It’s not surprising given his name. Paul is part of the the Beatles litter and he’s named after Paul McCartney.
Here’s what some of the Iditarod’s youngest fans love about the race
It's all about the dog booties.
Three Iditarod champions vie for another victory
Dallas Seavey is gunning for a record-breaking sixth victory, while Pete Kaiser and Ryan Redington are both hoping to notch a second win.
From wilderness guide to dairy farmer, meet 4 of the Iditarod rookies headed to Nome
There are 16 rookies competing in this year's Iditarod, about 40% of the entire race field.
Our favorite 30 photos from the 2024 Iditarod ceremonial start
Dozens of mushers and hundreds of sled dogs dashed down city streets and trails Saturday for the 11-mile event.
Ralph, whose best friend is a cat named Meow
Musher Jessica Klejka got Ralph for a bargain.