Mushing (General)

 

George Ball ran one of the toughest mail routes in the world in the 1920s, from Atlin, British Columbia through the Cassiar Mountains to Telegraph Creek. His son married my aunt, Nancy Ball, who for over 4 decades has been welcoming guests to the family ranch in the mountains downriver from Telegraph Creek. The photo is from a postcard showing George leaving Atlin.

Mushing World

Sled dog information - new in the fall of 2001.

Sled Dog Central

A major sled dog information source.

About Sled Dogs and Sled Dog Racing

This is a fairly large series of articles by Stephen R. Lee on mushing history, dog types, training and more.

California Mushin'

Chuck and Christine Harder have got some great photos of sledding and carting near Big Bear, California.

How to Put on a Dog Harness

A wonderfully clear pictorial from GearForDogs.com.

How to Tie Knots

Roper's Knots Page gives you access to a huge range of sites which clearly explain the techniques of this most useful talent.

Michigan mushers take to the trails

This January 2001 article by Hugh McDiarmid of the Detroit Free Press provides a good look at some local mushers and their dogs.

Mushing Terminology

A glossary of terms used by mushers (sled dog drivers).

Teaching Your Dog to Pull

An excellent article by Terry Miller.

Twenty Mile Kennels

Janis and Larry Andersen have posted some beautiful mushing photos taken at Chugiak, Alaska, just north of Anchorage (and LOTS of other Alaska photos).

White Paw Kennels

Lots of excellent photos posted by people whose love of their dogs is clear.