Mushing

In this episode of Mushing, host Robert Forto speaks with Alex Lee Moore, a newcomer to the dog mushing community in Alaska. Alex shares her journey from Virginia to Alaska, her family's involvement in mushing, and her aspirations for racing and training sled dogs. The conversation explores the challenges and joys of building a dog team, the importance of community support, and the future of dog mushing as a sport. Alex emphasizes the need for open-mindedness in training and the excitement of introducing her children to the world of mushing.

Join host Robert Forto as he talks with Lisa Nilson, the executive director of the Yukon Quest Alaska sled dog race.

They talk about the 2025 race, the other races in the series, the trail and more.

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Iditarod veteran and author Bridgett Watkins to discuss her new book, Marker to Marker: A Woman's Journey of Purpose and Perseverance Amidst Adversity.

In this episode, Michele Forto provides updates on the latest issue of Mushing Magazine, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the serum run with various stories and features. She discusses the importance of community engagement in dog sledding, the archiving of historical newsletters, and invites contributions for the upcoming 200th issue. The conversation emphasizes the rich history and ongoing excitement within the dog mushing community.

This conversation introduces the exciting world of mushing and the recent developments surrounding the Team and Trail magazine. The hosts discuss their commitment to providing in-depth coverage of sled dog racing, the launch of new magazine issues, and the importance of community engagement in the sport. Listeners are encouraged to subscribe and participate in the mushing community.

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Stage Stop racer, Austin Forney to talk about the race, training and running in Colorado, cattle ranching and more.

Join host Robert Forto as he re-caps the Contiential Championshps in Wisconsin on this joint podcast of Mushing and Team and Trail.

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes Anny Malo and Marco Rivest from Canada to talk about traveling long distances to race in races like the Stage Stop, Rondy and more.

Join Robert Forto as he hosts a joint podcast with Mushing and Team and Trail to discuss the day's events at the Continental Championship in Minocqua, Wisconsin.

Join host Robert Forto as he welcomes musher, author, and entrepreneur Rob Downey to discuss his new book, Until the Last Dog: One Man's Lifelong Journey to Alaska with His Dogs.

We also discuss how sled dogs changed his life, his pet food company, Annamaet, and more.