Husky Talk

Our guest this week is the 2020 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail. She talks with us about her role as the official Iditarod Teacher on the Trail. Join us to learn more about this program and what Kelly will be doing out on the trail this year.

Marti Steury is the executive director of the Yukon Quest. She talks to us about the Yukon Quest, the other 1000 mile sled dog race in North America. Join us and learn more about the Yukon Quest.

Follow the Yukon Quest here: https://www.yukonquest.com/

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He is a rookie in this year's Iditarod. He was on Naked and Afraid. He's a writer. He and his wife, Blair, have a huge following on Twitter. Join us as Quince talks with us about mushing and his personal life. You don't want to miss this episode.

Follow Quince on Twitter https://twitter.com/QuinceMountain?s=20

Do you know why the Iditarod started? Most people think it has to do with the Serum Run, this is not true. Listen as Katie Mangelsdorf tells us the story of the real reason the Iditarod got its start. She also shares stories about Joe Redington, Sr. from her book Champion of Alaskan Huskies.

Buy Katie's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Champion-Alaskan-Huskie-Redington-Iditarod/dp/1594332452

The John Beargrease is one of the premier sled dog races in North America. The race was established in 1980 and many world class mushers have competed in the race. The Beargrease is an Iditarod qualifying race. Join us for this episode as Monica Hendrickson talks to us about the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon.

Follow the race here: https://beargrease.com

Did you know that there is another race along the Iditarod Trail? One week before the dogs take off, there is a human powered event. We talked with one of the racers that will do the event on foot. He is an ultrarunner and hosts his own podcast, Ten Junk Miles. Find out more about Scott Kummer in this episode of Husky Talk.

Check out his podcast here: https://www.tenjunkmiles.com/

Originally from Alabama, Seth came to Alaska to run dogs. He is a veteran of both the Yukon Quest and Iditarod. He talks with us about what it was like to lose a dog on the trail. Please enjoy this episode with Seth Barnes.

Lev is a proud U.S. citizen. He talks with us about his background, life, and running dogs.

Ryan has been mushing since the age of 10. He is a 3-time champion of the John Beargrease. He talks to us about how he got involved in mushing and the many races he has competed in.

Have you seen the new movie The Great Alaskan Race yet? Brian Presley is the writer, producer, director, and main actor in the movie. He talks to us about what got him into acting, what it was like playing Leonard Seppala, and what is was like working with dogs.