WOODBURY, Minn. -- When it's 50 below and you've been leading a team of sled dogs through the Arctic, the snack of choice is a stick of butter. Danish explorer Mille Porsild said she expects to ...

Musher Erin Aili and her husband Keith Aili have both won Beargrease along with their award-winning Alaskan Husky sled dogs, who have been diligently training for the race until this disappointing ...

The Iditarod, the annual sled dog race celebrating Alaska's official state sport, is set to get underway Saturday.

Their training begins in early October using a four-wheeler rather than starting on snow with a dog sled. By initially covering six miles, they can evaluate the capabilities of their kennel and ...

At 66, St. Cloud native Mike Bestgen continues to race, showcasing his 25-year passion for sled dog mushing.

Experience a sled dog adventure yourself: If you love all the action and excitement of CopperDog, consider taking a ride yourself with Otter River Sled Dog Training Center and Wilderness ...

National Geographic photographer Katie Orlinsky crafts visual stories of high-energy sled dogs and their devoted musher using the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G.

Dog kennels, bottom center, dot the banks of the Kuskokwim River in the mushing hotbed of Akiachak in Western Alaska. (Gabby Salgado / KYUK) This story was produced by KYUK Public Media and ...

‘Positive dog sports’ “Very few American dogs get enough exercise,” said Jean Stokes, a club member and Leadville resident. “Our pups do.” Stokes rescues huskies, or “fluffy butts,” as club president ...

Sled dog breeds love two things: cold weather and running. Well, they also love being part of a team. And having a job to do. And learning new things. Basically, these are very active dogs eager ...