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The Fall 2016 Issue of The SLED DOGGER is finally HERE! The new issue is compact with just over 160 pages! Many Great Features!! FREE!
OUR NEXT ISSUE
Coming in the Winter 2016 Issue of The SLED DOGGER we will be covering many things yet having a focus on Sprint Racers and Kennels. We will also have coverage of The Northern New England Sled Dog Trade Fair and Seminars and more. Keep and eye right here and we will update some of the features […]
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Based on the number of times people have clicked “LIKE” for these international publications and organizations on Facebook, here’s a list of the Top 5 and most Well Known in order of Facebook “LIKES!”
Sled Dog Adventure Directory – Rides & Tours
Check out The SLED DOGGER”s “SLED DOG ADVENTURE DIRECTORY” if you’re looking for a fun, exciting and adventurous vacation for yourself, your family, group, co-workers and/or clients!
OFFICIAL YUKON QUEST SPONSOR
The SLED DOGGER Magazine, in it’s first year, has accomplished and shown immeasurable goals and support to mushers of all aspects and levels!! Additionally, The SLED DOGGER Magazine is very proud to extend this support by as an Official Sponsors of several races and events throughout the world. Within our first year we became an […]
SLED DOGGER CLASSIFIEDS
The SLED DOGGER Classifieds have been merged with SLED DOG CENTRAL for far better classifieds. Click “Continue Reading” for info to View and/or Place Classifieds!
Please Donate To Keep Us Going!
The Sled Dogger is a NEW, All Volunteer Run Publication that is supported by YOUR DONATIONS!! Yes, we sell low cost Advertising, but it takes up too 2 years for advertisers to take a new publication serious and consider it dependable. So, we REALLY NEED YOU! We DO NOT Charge Per Issue nor do we charge for Back Issues! No Membership to join/pay for!! We’re FREE and we’d LOVE to STAY FREE! BUT, we NEED YOUR HELP!
Staff Feature Writers (Click Photo For Info)
Tamara MacLaren
My love of animals came hardwired from the start and I have a long history of bringing home all kinds of creatures, both domestic and wild.
Lindy Howe
Lindy Howe has been Mushing for many years and is the owner of Heywood Kennel Dogsled Adventure in Augusta, Maine where she has about 30 dogs. She is a 4-season musher and brings a lot of experience and knowledge to The Sled Dogger. Lindy is a Feature writer with plenty of contacts and connects to […]
Available Now
This spot is currently available! Write: Jobs@TheSledDogger.com NOTE: All positions at The Sled Dogger are Volunteer Positions. We are here to support, promote, educate about all forms of mushing.
Kaitlynn Tidwell
My name is Kaitlynn Tidwell. I was born in Windsor, Ontario and was the first born to my family. Being born with Transposition of the Great Arteries and other heart defects I grew up with a lot of medical struggles related to my heart, but it led me to appreciate life to a much fuller […]
Haily Fernald
Even before enrolling at Voyageur Outward Bound in a dogsledding course in high school, Haily Fernald was smitten by the dogsled sport. The course was her first opportunity to run sled dogs: to begin to understand the team dynamic; meet the interesting breed of ‘mushers’; and find an immense adrenaline pushing sport. Since then she […]
Staff Feature Writers (Click Photo For Info)
Sarah Royalty
Sarah Royalty has followed sled dog racing as a fan after she took a ride with Nature’s Kennel several winters ago. She’s able to enjoy following the sport in Michigan up close every winter with events such as Kalkaska’s Midwest International Dog Sled Race. Originally from Georgia, she’s lived in Michigan for 15 years and […]
Madeline Pain
Madeline Pain is a novice bikejore participant from the United States. She currently practices with her Husky/Shepherd/Akita mix, Tank, whenever she can. She and Tank always have interesting adventures when they ride; sometimes it goes smoothly…other times he just wants to catch up on his dog e-mail at every bush, so they don’t go very […]
Kathleen Frederick
Kathleen A. Frederick (“Kathy”) spent most of her life in Southeastern Pennsylvania until she moved to Alaska in 2002. Kathy became fascinated with sled dogs after she visited Nome with her daughter in the summer of 1996. Six months later, she stepped on the runners for the first time in Newry, Maine and was hooked! […]
John Stewart
A Saturation Oil and Gas Diver by trade, John is a native of Scotland. He has been around sleddogs since he was 5 years old when his parents bought a Siberian Husky. Since then, John has travelled and competed all over the world as a junior and adult musher taking him as far afield as […]
Hannah Lieder
We have a hearty group of skijorers in the city and some nice skijor races but I believe there is a lot of room for developing more dog powered fun.
Staff Columnists (Click Photo For Info)
Siobhan Burrell – Mushing in the UK
Hi Everyone! I’m Siobhan Burrell, 55 Years of age, married to Ian and live in Moira, Northern Ireland. We live on a 1.5 Acre Small Holding with our 14 Siberian Huskies, 4 of which are Rescues, 20 Hens, 3 Roosters and Cat. I am a Registered Nurse by Profession, I completed my Nurse Training in […]
Kristi Benson – Husky Help Line
Kristi will be doing The Sled Dogger’s “Husky Help Line” column. A dog musher and trainer for ten years, Kristi is an honors graduate of the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers, where she earned her Certificate in Training and Counseling. She lives and works in the Parkland Region of central Manitoba Canada, where she teaches […]
Natalie van der Merwe – Kennel Health and Nutrition
Natalie comes to the Sled Dogger from Cape Town, South Africa by way of South Colton, New York, where she is employed by Call of the Wild Kennels.
Dave King – Equipment Discussion & Review
Born in the UK and raised variously in Northern India, Scotland and Asia, Dave had the very best foundation for a life of adventure that in now over 50 years has taken him across deserts in Afghanistan to the tops 8000m peaks in the Himalayas. Dave discovered a passion for Sleddogs whilst mountaineering in Alaska […]
Simon Kirkpatrick – Mushing Down Under
I’ve had a love affair with mushing and artic breeds since before I can remember after seeing my first Siberian Husky. Mushing Down Under will be covering issues such as local and national races (including IFSS races), kennel interviews during the summer months here and during race season, dog health in Australia.
Staff Columnists (Click Photo For Info)
Meredith Mapes – Training
Meredith Mapes has been running dogs since she was about 6 years old, and always dreamed of running the Iditarod. She was given her first sled dogs at age 12, and built a small kennel in the Knik, Alaska area and raced in lots of local races, including finishing 4 Junior Iditarods (2008-2011).
Christine Grabowski – Women and Mushing
Christine is from Conklin, Michigan, and moved to the Upper Peninsula 23 years ago to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Her love for dogs began young as her father raised hunting beagles throughout her childhood. She began as a recreational musher several years ago. Her children worked for a musher who adopted retired sled dogs from […]
Annette Kriller – The Vet’s Corner
Originally from Wiesbaden, Germany, Annette followed on from a degree in Sports sciences with a degree in Veterinary medicine having always fostered an interest in animals and in particular, Sleddogs. In her years as a Veterinarian, Annette has lent her Vet skills to numerous Sleddog races around the globe that incude Stage races in Scandinavia […]
Andre van der Merwe – DrylandMushing 101
Andre comes to The Sled Dogger from Cape Town, South Africa by way of upper state New York where he is employed by Call of the Wild Kennels.
Gina Hunter – Urban Mushing
Gina is a Dryland / Urban Musher with a lot of experience with dogs. She works with service dogs and owners that need help with their service dogs . One of the unique elements of what she does is dog driving for the disabled …
Jr. Staff (Click Photo For Info)
Julia Cross
Julia will be on The Sled Dogger’s Jr Staff bringing an important youthful perspective to the publication. Click Julia’s image for more info.
Jr Staff – 2
This Could Be YOU! The Sled Dogger Magazine is here to Support and Promote ALL Involved In Any Aspect of Sled Dogging. We are currently seeking 1 or 2 Volunteer “Jr Writers” to help cover Youth in Sled Dogging.
Jr Staff (Click Photo For Info)
William Shade
William Shade comes on to The Sled Dogger Jr Staff as a very hard working, dedicated 12-year-old junior musher! He is from the great state of Wyoming.
Jr Staff – 5
Interested in being on our Jr Staff? Are you between the age of 13 and 17, and have parents approval? Contact: Jobs@TheSledDogger.com.
Jr Staff – 6
Interested in being on our Jr Staff? Are you between the age of 13 and 17, and have parents approval? Contact: Jobs@TheSledDogger.com.
Contributing Staff (Click Photo For Info)
Della Severtson – Writer
Della brings with her tons of experience and stories. Her knowledge of kennel and business management, sponsorship and backer procurement, dog handling and more makes her a serious asset to The Sled Dogger. It was Della who saw one of The Sled Dogger’s early posts on Facebook announcing the start of the publication. She immediately sent off an e-mail […]
Michelle Jackson – Writer
Michelle is the Founder and President of Tilak Learning Group where she writes, develops, and facilitates training courses for Fortune 1000 companies as well as non-profit organizations. She is a board member of the Dayton Council on World Affairs – bringing intercultural opportunities to the local business community. Michelle was introduced to the world of dog sledding in […]
Richard Meldrum
Richard Meldrum and his wife Sally jointly own WolfStar Siberian Huskies, a KC registered, private racing kennel based in southern Ontario. Born in Scotland, Richard moved to Canada in 2010 with eight purebred Siberian huskies. Currently, the kennel now has sixteen dogs and Richard recently started competitive sledding and dryland racing after several years of […]
Tamara Harvey-Coli
Tamara comes to The Sled Dogger as a Staff Writer. Her years of experience with dogs, her love for them and the various dog sports and her writing ability make her a great catch. Tamara has some great stories that will keep you looing forward to her features!
Contributing Staff (Click Photo For Info)
Heather Erich – Writer/Photographer
Former teacher and mother, presently employed by a 4-season outdoor company, photographer Heather Eich was first introduced to the world of dog sledding in October 2014. Being employed through a company that also offers dog sled tours by Mutt Mountain Dog Sledding, she gained knowledge, experience as a handler, as well as being part of […]
Jonathan Fletcher
A former slider in the Parachute Regiment (British Airborne) from Liverpool, England who is now doing mid distance races in AK. Gaining enough qualification to enter the main Yukon Quest 1,000 in 2016 is his main aim. He will be doing all of his races for charity to help military veterans as he was a former Dog Handler in the military also. Jonathan will be covering and giving us the details on his training and races.
May B. You
If you love Dog Sledding, Carnicross, Skijoring, Bikejoring or any aspect of Dog Sledding, Love To Write and you’re Interested In Contributing From Time To Time, Drop us a line: Jobs@TheSledDogger.com.
Joe Albee – Photographer
Joe is an all around nice guy that strives to challenge himself in everything he does. He loves natures, the great outdoors, dogs and photography. It’s great having Joe Albee onboard and helping us out with images.
Administrative Staff (Click Photo For Info)
Bob Donovan – Editor/Publisher
Though not a “Professional Publisher”, Bob has been publishing “niche” publications in print and on-line since the early 90’s. He tends to only publish about things he strongly believes in and supports. That way he feels he can keep it honest, positive and informative.
Assignments Researcher & Coordinator
The Sled Dogger Magazine is currently seeking an ASSIGNMENT RESEARCHER and COORDINATOR. The Sled Dogger is an All Volunteer Run Publication. All positions are volunteer positions and there are no paid positions at this time. The entire staff is here to promote, inform, educate and support Mushing in all levels, styles, and all areas of […]
Chris Hacia
Chris is The Sled Dogger’s Computer and Web Consultant. If it has to do with Computers and creating code, Chris is the guy!
Administrative Staff (Click Photo For Info)
PhotoShop Genius
Work From Home in your spare time supporting something you love! The SLED DOGGER is seeking a volunteer PhotoShop Genius.
Graphic Design – In-Design Specialist
We are currently seeking a volunteer who is highly motivated, works well with others and enjoys creating and designing captivating layouts in In-Design and Photoshop.
Public Relations
Do you love chatting it up and posting on Facebook, Twitter, Bulletin Boards, Other Social Media and Forums? Do it for us and help us spread the word about The Sled Dogger! If you are interested, drop us a line! Jobs@TheSledDogger.com.
Events Coordinator
This is a Volunteer Position for someone who loves various dog sledding events. Your duties and responsibilities here will be to keep in close contact with events sponsored by The SLED DOGGER (such as the Copper Basin 300 and the Great North Woods Sled Dog Challenge) as well as events organized and run by The […]
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