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Do you know anything about this topic? Share your expertise with our thousands of visitors each day by submitting your quality, informative 'Dog Sledding Activities' article, and if you become a member we will pay you for your unique and original work (note that all submissions are reviewed by our editors). Your Dog Sledding Activities Guide is Michael Russell. Recent articles submitted to your independent guide to Dog Sledding Activities 1. Dog Sledding - Preparing For Alaska - By: Michael Russell Alaska is a great place to use a dog sled and sleds are one of the easiest ways to travel the state. You do not have to live there to practice dog sledding, you just need the right equipment. If you live in a warm climate, you do not want to get a Husky as a sled dog; the heat will make ... Featured ArticleAlaska - History Of The Iditarod Dog Sled Race The annual dog sled race in Alaska, the Iditarod race, is held the second Saturday in March each year. The race starts in Anchorage with the finish line in Nome, approximate distance of 1,200 miles. The first race was held March 3, 1973. Since that first race, the popularity of this event has grown through the years, along with the amount of the prize money. The winner of the 1973 race received $50,000 and today that amount has increased to around $500,000. Th ...
Read full story 2. The Greenland Dog - By: Michael Russell The Greenland Dog is one of the few breeds of the once numerous sled dogs which still exist today as working sled dogs. The modern snowmobile has of course led to a decline in the numbers of sled dog teams which still are in use on a regular basis. Most of the Greenland dogs that can be ... 3. The Alaskan Malamute, Dog Of The North - By: Michael Russell When Jack London wrote the novel "Call Of The Wild", the main canine character "Buck" was more than likely a dog which had at least some Alaskan Malamute in his bloodline. This dog is a native of Alaska, tracing his roots back to the Mahlemut tribe , an ancient Indian culture which is seldom m... 4. The History Of Iditarod (sled-dog Races) - By: Michael Russell The sled dogs were used as a source of transport in Alaska for more then six thousand years. In the 19th century - just before the arrival of the Russian fur traders - the Iditarod Trail was used by the native American Inuit and Athabaskans. The usage of dog sleds was improved by the fir... 5. Adventure Travel Tours - By: Michael Russell Are you interested in adventure travel tours? Tours can provide you with a unique outlet for spending your leisure travel time. Adventure travel is a type of travel that allows you to engage in exciting activities. Instead of just site seeing, you actually partake in new and exciting things to do. T... 6. Adventure Travel Destinations- Try Alaska - By: Oze Parrot Id: 21679 Travellers, who are looking for heart stopping, adrenalin pumping action during their vacation, could not choose a better location than Alaska. Alaska is the most northern, the largest and the most sparsely populated state in the U.S.A. but, for tourists who are seeking the ultimate in Adventure Tra... 7. Dog Mushing And The Iditarod Race In Alaska - By: Michael Russell Dog sled racing is Alaska's official state sport and is making a come back due to the appreciation of the reliability of non-mechanical transportation. Snowmobiles and snow machines of course are very important in this state, but many Alaskans keep sled dog teams for working and racing and sti... 8. The Alaskan Husky - By: Michael Russell If you read many books or novels, you may think an Alaskan Husky is a brute and attacks people for no reason, however, this is not true. Although you may never see this animal in a dog show, you might see someone owning it as a pet, because it is a nice animal. Besides being great house ... 9. The Beauceron: French Herding Breed - By: Michael Russell The Beauceron is a very ancient breed which has been used for centuries in France as a herding dog and guardian of the flock. Other names for the dog are Berger de Beauce (Shepherd of the Beauce) or Bas Rouge (Red Stockings). The descriptive name of “red stockings” describes the typical coloring of ... 10. Alaska Iditarod Sparks Controversy - By: Michael Russell The Alaska Iditarod race held each year in March sparks controversy over the treatment of the dogs. It is a popular event that is intended to commemorate Alaska's culture and heritage of Alaskan Huskies pulling sleds through mountainous and rough terrain. Mushing was a means of travel in... 11. Planning A Family Ski Vacation - By: Michael Russell Its time to plan the family vacation and everyone wants to go skiing. Dont worry, skiing isnt as expensive as you might think, and there are numerous resorts that cater to families, offering a variety of packages designed to save you money. The problem will be choosing the destination. b... 12. Alaska Ski Vacations - By: Michael Russell Alaska, which has always been a source of awe and mystery, has some of the best skiing in the world, and the Alyeska Resort is one of the finest resorts in the state. With a top elevation of 2751 feet and a 2501 vertical drop, the area gets an average of 631 inches of snow annually. br /... 13. Alaska - History Of The Iditarod Dog Sled Race - By: Michael Russell The annual dog sled race in Alaska, the Iditarod race, is held the second Saturday in March each year. The race starts in Anchorage with the finish line in Nome, approximate distance of 1,200 miles. The first race was held March 3, 1973. Since that first race, the popularity of thi... 14. Alaska - Places To See And Things To Do - By: Michael Russell For many people an Alaska vacation may not be high on their list of tourist destinations. They may believe that it is too cold, but Alaska has become an increasingly popular tourist destination. Especially in the post-9/11 world where Americans can get a taste of the exotic without even leaving the ... 15. The Canadian Eskimo Dog - By: Michael Russell The Canadian Eskimo Dog is indigenous to the native Innuit tribe of the far northern reaches of Canada and Alaska. It flourished as a sled dog during the years when the far north was being explored and before that not only as a sled dog but also as a protector and hunting dog for the native no... 16. Training For Your Golden Retriever - By: Michael Russell With the term training in mind, there are several different meanings involved. When you are looking to train your Golden Retriever, you have a few options available to you. Below, we will take a look at the many types of training for your Golden, and help you decide when type of training is best f... 17. Great Alaska Day Trips - By: Michael Russell Alaska is a huge state, and if you are planning to visit any time soon, you are probably wondering what the best way to spend your time would be. How can you ensure that you get the most out of your once in a lifetime trip? What are the best places to see to experience the beauty and culture of Amer... 18. Selecting A Dog Trainer - By: Michael Russell Make your life and that of your dog a more pleasant journey together by taking time to train them to be good citizens in their environment. You don’t feel up to the task or don’t have time for trial and error? You are not alone. But you want a good mannered dog, so the next step is to find help in t... Please feel free to submit your quality, informative article for our readers. |
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