In this episode of Mushing, Robert Forto interviews Fernando Ramirez, a passionate musher from Park City, Utah. They discuss the unique aspects of dog sledding, including the importance of transparency in the sport, the challenges of attracting clients for dog sledding tours, and the significance of rescue and rehabilitation for sled dogs.

Fernando shares insights about his kids' summer program aimed at empowering youth through dog sledding, as well as a typical day in the life of a musher. The conversation also touches on the competitive nature of dog racing, the future of the sport, and advice for aspiring mushers.

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In this episode of Mushing, host Robert Forto interviews Matt Redwine, the trail boss for the Wyoming Stage Stop. They discuss the intricacies of dog sled racing, the evolution of the race format, and the vital role of a trail boss in ensuring the safety and success of the mushers.

Matt shares insights into the challenges of trail conditions, the advancements in racing technology, and the dynamics of racing strategies. The conversation also touches on the future of dog mushing and offers advice for newcomers to the sport.

In this episode, Robert Forto and Michele discuss the first anniversary of their acquisition of Mushing Magazine, highlighting their rebranding efforts, trademarking initiatives, and the relaunch of their podcast. They emphasize their commitment to maintaining the print magazine, engaging with the community through sponsorships, and the introduction of their Lego mascots, Chaser and Dream.

The conversation concludes with a look ahead to their plans for 2025, including continued content development and community involvement.

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.