Upon arrival to the North American continent, colonists and explorers were intrigued to find a culture that had been using the practice of dog sledding for many years. The… See more

Historically, dog sledding has always had a sort of casual rivalry to it. The first formal dog sled race was held in 1908 in Nome, Alaska. Ten years later this race would become leg… See more

Traditional sled dogs were chosen based on their size, strength, and stamina. They were normally 35 to 70 lbs in weight and had to be strong enough to pull a heavy load. The a… See more

The importance and use of dog sledding have greatly diminished today, mainly because of the advent of modern technology. Airplanes, cars, and snowmobil… See more