Dog Sledding
July 5th, 2007 by Jeremy Kenter
Dog sledding is spreading globally from its deep Alaskan roots. The Iditarod Sled Dog Race has come a long way since its creation by co-founder Dick Mackey over thirty years ago. While professional athletes travel the country for their respective sports, dog sled riders train arduously for an eight-day race that includes a hefty prize awaiting the champion.
Dog sledding is a sport in which at least twelve dogs pull a sled steered by a driver and a minimum of six to complete the race. Its growth has attracted people from all over the globe interested in the arduous preparations necessary for this race. While preparations for this competition may be a bit costly, watching the event is quite affordable. Alaskan adventures can also include visiting Denali National Park and white water sea adventures.
The trails and various cruises around the magnificent glaciers are additional wonderful sites in the beautiful state of Alaska. If you watch the race as thousands of viewers do each year, you will have a good story to share with friends and family. This competition is more than a win or go home victory. It is about the opportunity to venture out into the wilderness and enjoy the picturesque, unspoiled beauty of Alaska.
