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  Dogsled racing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dogsled racing is a winter dog sport involving the timed competition of teams of sleddogs that pull a sled, on the runners of which the dog driver or musher stands.
A mass start, thought to be mass confusion by those who have never experienced the thrill is still the start method preferred by the members of Ma-Mow-We-Tak, a Canadian sled dog association, according to a poll taken in the spring of 2005.
Other modes of dogsled racing include freight races, in which a specified weight per dog is carried in the sled, and stage races, in which participants run a different course each day, usually from a central staging location.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dogsled_racing   (487 words)

  
 Dogsled racing -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Very few races use a mass start, which would generally amount to mass confusion.
Dogsled races may be sprint races over relatively short distances of 4 to 25 miles, mid-distance races from 20 to 200 miles, or long-distance races of 200 to over 1000 miles.
Many other rules apply, most of which have been in effect since the beginning of organised dogsled racing in the city of (Click link for more info and facts about Nome, Alaska) Nome, Alaska, in 1908.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/d/do/dogsled_racing.htm   (398 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - Search Results - Dogsled
Dogsled, platform on sleds meant to be drawn across snow and ice by a team of dogs.
Dogsleds were prominent in the culture of Alaska natives and...
Sled Dog, working dog used for pulling people or loads over snow and ice.
ca.encarta.msn.com /Dogsled.html   (107 words)

  
 Dogsled Tour Rides in the Southern Oregon Cascades
Rides can be customized for your group from ½ hour to all day, and you can explore a wide variety of trails and scenery of the Southern Oregon Cascades and Upper Klamath Basin..
Dogsled tours are conducted under the skilled direction of veteran musher Liz Parrish and her long distance racing dogs.
All dogsled tour rides include warm refreshments either during or at the conclusion of your adventure.
www.briarspatchsleddogs.com   (593 words)

  
 BWCA Beginning Dogsled Camping Trip   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
We will continue to travel by dogsled until mid-afternoon and enjoy various stops for snacks/beverages, photos, skill tips and winter ecology information along the way.
TYPE OF TRAVEL/DISTANCE: Your main mode of transportation will be dogsled.
Day two thru four includes 5- 6 hours of dogsledding on a beautiful variety of trails in the woods and along the lakes, with rest stops and a lunch break.
www.wildernessinquiry.org /bwcampdogsled/itinerary.shtml   (1038 words)

  
 Continental Divide Dogsled Adventures: Travel at the speed of Dog!
We will travel through Grand Teton National Park on the scenic by-way, observing wildlife and great views to our dogsled tour locations.
There is no more exciting way to experience the Grand Targhee backcountry than on a dog sled.
Dogsled half day, ski half day (lift ticket included)
www.dogsledadventures.com /tours.htm   (582 words)

  
 A warm dogsled ride through the snow
Letzring works for Ed Stielstra, who with his wife, Tasha, runs the Nature's Kennel dogsled operation near the Luce County village of McMillan in the eastern UP.
Stielstra raced in the Iditarod for the second time this year and finished 43rd.
When he was close enough for the dogs to catch a scent, Stielstra realized he was looking not at a man, but at the tall rear end of a moose, an animal known for stomping a musher's dogs and sled.
www.freep.com /sports/outdoors/iditarod31e_20050331.htm   (1157 words)

  
 BWCA Dogsled Lodge to Lodge Adventure   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
DAY 2: After breakfast, all of your questions will be answered in the two-part "Dogsledding 101" course--the theory presented in the lodge, and the hands-on instruction and practice with sled handling and dog harnessing outdoors.
(Note: Throughout the trip, guests are welcome to harness, handle, feed and care for their dog team as much as they'd like.) Embark on a dogsled training trip on White Iron Lake to try out your new skills.
After a brief rest break, depart on a more challenging afternoon dogsledding trip.
www.wildernessinquiry.org /bwlodgedogsled/itinerary.shtml   (742 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Cold Oceans: Adventures in Kayak, Rowboat, and Dogsled: Books: Jonathan Turk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Some of the most forbidding areas of the planet, from the Antarctic seas to Canada's Baffin Island, form the backdrop to this lumbering, highly personal memoir of dangerous treks and voyages across inhospitable terrain and water.
Ill-planned efforts to kayak around Cape Horn and dogsled across Baffin fall short of their goals.
There are poignant moments along the way?Turk's account of a sled dog's death and images of snowmobile-riding Inuits who reverentially refer to "the old days" are memorable.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0060191473?v=glance   (1541 words)

  
 Dog sledding
Visit one of Kamchatka's most interesting the local Ethnographic museum and walk around the settlement.
Preparation for the trip and learning how to dogsled.
Dog sledding along the Bystraya river to the Imshikan River (42km).
www.kamchatkapeninsula.com /dogsled.html   (483 words)

  
 Dogsled Weekend Getaway | dogsledding | dogsled
Leave Saturday morning with the dogs for an overnight in a prospector tent with a wood stove for heat.
On Sunday, ride the dogsleds back to the lodge for a late afternoon brunch.
After breakfast we harness the dogs we dogsled back to the lodge.
www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/2707.html   (161 words)

  
 Dog Sled Rides - An International Sleddog Touring Kennel Directory
Your single source for dog sled ride adventures.
Sledding kennels also offer more in depth programs for sleddog lovers looking for a deeper experience.
Spend anywhere from 30 minutes to 21 days on a dogsled, working with your own team.
www.dogsledrides.com   (186 words)

  
 Yellowstone Recreation, Montana Outdoor Winter Adventures, dogsled | Extreme Montana | Emigrant, Montana
Yellowstone Recreation, Montana Outdoor Winter Adventures, dogsled
Absaroka Dogsled Treks provide a unique opportunity to visit Montana's backcountry without disturbing the land or the wildlife.
Located 30 miles north of Yellowstone National Park in beautiful Paradise Valley.
www.extrememontana.com   (49 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Dogsled
Updated 269 days 22 hours 7 minutes ago.
The expedition led by the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen used dogsleds when they reached the South Pole before Scott.
Click for other authoritative sources for this topic (summarised at Factbites.com).
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Dogsled   (351 words)

  
 Wintergreen DogSledding, The North Country's Top Dogsledding Center
Wintergreen Workshops are lodge-to-lodge dogsled vacations with a twist: Our Photo Workshop and New Moon Magazine Parent-Daughter trips include guest instructors who are professional outdoor photographers or writers who'll share their knowledge and help you build skills
These 6 to 8 night trips are suited for persons who've been on a Wintergreen Classic or who have previous camping and skiing experience.
These trips are guided by Wintergreen Founder/Director Paul Schurke who has led many arctic expeditions including treks to the geographic North Pole and is by far the most experienced dogsled trekker in the business.
www.dogsledding.com   (572 words)

  
 Absaroka Dogsled Treks
Chico Hot Springs is 1.6 miles up the road.
Absaroka Dogsled Treks operates out of Chico Hot Springs.
From Billings, take I-90 west for approximately 1165 miles to the second Livingston exit, Exit 333 (Yellowstone Park exit).
visitmt.com /categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=10903&SiteID=32   (372 words)

  
 Jackson Hole WY and Yellowstone Dogsled/Dog Sled, Dogsledding/Dog Sledding Tours - Continental Divide Dogsled ...
ontinental Divide Dogsled Adventures has day trips, overnight trips, and multiple night excursions to fit your sense of adventure.
We provide expert guidance, air transportation, meals, lodging, equipment, and the exhilaration of mushing on the Continental Divide near Jackson Hole, Wyoming!
Continental Divide Dogsled Adventures can provide you with instruction.
www.dogsledadventures.com   (150 words)

  
 Jackson Hole | Dogsledding
Experience the history and fun of dogsledding in the wilds of Jackson Hole and bring home memories to last a lifetime.
Below is a list of Jackson Hole's dogsled outfitters.
Half-day, full-day, and combination (dogsled/ snowmobile) days are available.
www.jacksonhole.com /info/ae.wtr.dogsledding.asp   (211 words)

  
 Welcome to Arctic Blast 2001 - An online Classroom Dogsled Expedition presented to all schools FREE of charge sponsored ...
Welcome to Arctic Blast 2001 - An online Classroom Dogsled Expedition presented to all schools FREE of charge sponsored by Lotus and hosted by Connectria
to learn more about Nomads Adventure & Education's 2002 online Dogsled Expedition program and take the first step on an epic journey filled with adventure, intrigue and many unique collaborative learning opportunities.
The winners of this year's Classroom "Collaboration" Contest will be posted soon.
www.arcticblast.polarhusky.com   (305 words)

  
 Sawtooth Sleds   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
For over 25 years Sawtooth Mountain Sleds have been used and sought after by dog mushers worldwide.
Now, with advancements in e-commerce and shipping systems and our increased inventory, your dogsled order will usually be delivered to your door in 5-7 business days.
Strict adherence to our proven, performance based designs allows us to stock replacement parts for all of our sleds.
www.sawtoothsleds.com   (117 words)

  
 Maine Dogsledding Adventures :: Dogsled Trip Packages
» Dogsledding in Maine » Dogsled Trip Packages
This is a hands-on dogsled trip for those interested in being fully involved in driving and managing their own 5-6 dog team.
With one person per sled, we are able to travel more comfortably and cover more miles in a variety of terrain, and explore further out from base camp.
www.mainedogsledding.com /packages.html   (243 words)

  
 Dogsled Winter Fun
The Colorado Blue Ididarace, held annually in the beautiful
area near Kremmling, has become one of the older and more respected dogsled events in the lower 48.
Sprint teams of 3,4,6, and/ or 8 dogs from all over the country will compete for cash purses.
www.grand-county.com /Dogsled_Winter_Fun.aspx   (302 words)

  
 Exploratorium: Ten Cool Sites: Miscellaneous   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Opt Technology - The Web is becoming more than a source of information: more and more, it is home to some strange and beautiful hybrid art.
Dogsled.Com - Find out about the strange and fascinating history of the Iditarod dogsled race.
This site includes race reports, video clips, and chat forums.
www.exploratorium.edu /learning_studio/cool/miscellaneous.html   (4627 words)

  
 FindArticles in Sunset: Feb 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Best country-western bars - The Sunset Strip - Brief Article
Run with the big dogs: specialized dogsled tours can turn almost anyone into a musher - Travel
Wrap party: throw a won ton party where the guests do all the work
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1216/is_2_210   (726 words)

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