Mushing as a sport is practiced worldwide, but primarily in North America, northern Europe and the Alps.
Is mushing still a thing?
Dog mushing, a.k.a. dog sledding, is Alaska's state sport and we love to share the adventure with visitors. It has been part of life in Alaska since its earliest days, long before Alaska was a state or European explorers reached its shores.
Do they still have sled dog races?
A resurfaced race in 2020 is the Klondike Dog Derby, a 40-mile race around Lake Minnetonka in Excelsior, Minnesota. The race began in the 1930s and died out in 1998, until recently restarting. The majority of sled dog races in North America are held close to the northern border of the United States or farther north.
Are sled dogs used today?
Sled dogs today are still used by some rural communities, especially in areas of Russia, Canada, and Alaska as well as much of Greenland. They are used for recreational purposes and racing events, such as the Iditarod Trail and the Yukon Quest.
Does the Iditarod still exist?
Last Updated February 11, 2022. The last musher in the 2021 Iditarod, Victoria Hardwick, has just been pulled across the finish line at Deshka Landing, Alaska, by a team of exhausted dogs, which means that this year's cruel event is officially over.
