Fur Rondy Time!
The Forto clan is at the Fur Rondy in downtown Anchorage. We watched the start of the sprint sled dog races. It still amazes me that these guys run up to 20 dogs on little tiny sleds with not much of a brake. They wouldn’t be able to use the brake anyway. Contrary to popular […]
Hobo Jim at Willow Trading Post
The little hamlet, village or whatever they are calling it these days, of Willow Alaska comes alive next weekend for the start of the Iditarod. Thousands of people will flock to watch their favorite mushers on March 4th as they race towards Nome in the 1,049 mile dog sled race. An Alaskan legend, Hobo Jim […]
2012 Junior Iditarod Musher Start Order
2012 JR. IDITAROD MUSHER START ORDER Jr. Iditarod will be taking place this Saturday, February 25th at 10 AM AK Time leaving from Knik Lake, Mile 13, Knik Goose Bay Road, Wasilla and ending on Sunday, February 26th at Willow Lake, Willow Community Center, Willow 2012 Jr. Iditarod Musher Listing – Bib number order Bib # Last […]
I shop at Target for Mushing Gear
Every musher has their secrets when it comes to training plans, feeding regimens, race strategy and the like. But there is one thing that we talk a lot about and that is our gear. All of us have our favorites that stand the test of time and can handle the elements. Whether it be a […]
Is it Sacrilege for Men to Wear Uggs?
Yep, I am a full grown man and while I have owned a pair or two of Uggs in my lifetime, I am not afraid to sport them around town. Heck, if Tom Brady (New England Patriots quarterback) can be their spokesman I guess its okay, right? In fact I found something WAY cooler than […]