Husky Talk

Have you ever wanted to take a ride in a sled with an Iditarod musher? You have that opportunity with the Iditarider program. Listen as Diane Johnson talks about the program and Nancy Livingston, long time Iditarider, shares her experiences.

Join us as we talk with Matthew Failor. He recently won the Kuskokwim 300. Last year he was the Most Improved musher in the Iditarod and he will compete again this year.

Join us as we talk family, Iditarod, and John Beargrease with Ryan Redington. Ryan talks with us about what an honor it is to run the race his grandfather founded. You will also find out why he lives in Alaska, but comes to Wisconsin to train.

Listen to four-time Iditarod and Yukon Quest champion, Lance Mackey, talk with us about getting back into the Iditarod this year. He also talks with us about how having cancer affected his racing.

In this episode we talk with Jaimee High, owner of High's Adventure Gear and Kennel. She talks with us about the different gear mushers wear on the trail to keep warm. Jaimee also designs and makes gear and talks with us about her business.

Learn about how Denali National Park uses sled dogs to protect and preserve the environment. Listen to Julie talk about the Denali Kennels.

This week's episode will give you the perspective of the Iditarod trail from someone who has completed the 1000 mile trail on foot.

Join us for this episode as we talk with Iditarod Air Force pilot, Joe Pendergrass. Find out how volunteers, dogs, and supplies travel along the trail.

Our guest this week is from Iowa City, Iowa. She was a rookie in the Iditarod last season and is training to run again this year. Sit back and enjoy an interview with Emily Maxwell.

In this week's episode we talk with a young up and coming musher from Willow, Alaska. Join us and listen to our interview with Wade Marrs.