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The Summer 2017 issue of The SLED DOGGER Magazine. Over 115 pages packed with captivating images, interviews, stories and information from all aspects of mushing around the world.
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The upcoming Fall 2017 issue of The Sled Dogger we will have the final part of our 3 Part Series called THE LOWER 48 – The West Coast.
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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!
Staff Feature Writers (Click Photo For Info)
Xenora Collins
Born and raised in northern-lower Michigan, Xenora’s love of all animals was evident from a very young age, but it wasn’t until she moved to Alaska in the winter of 2003 that she became enamored with northern breeds and dog-sledding. After years of careful research, she acquired her first Siberian Husky, a black-and-white dog named […]
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 […]
Ayanna Cavera
Hi I am Ayanna. I started dog sledding at 6 years old. I ran the kid races, but never really got into it. However, when I was 17 I got back into it again. I ran my sisters dog Peter. Then a year after that I ran her dog Roxy and we won that race. […]
Paula Whitworth
Paula Whitworth grew up in the Pineywoods of Deep East Texas where she began her love affair with nature and exploring outdoors. She and her family (husband James and sons Dustin & Jay) traveled through Wyoming on a Spring Break trip to Yellowstone, where they fell in love with the beauty of the state and […]
Stacy Spencer
Stacy has loved dog sledding since she was young. Through that love, she moved to Alaska in 2010 to further pursue her dream. Though she has not reached that dream, she still envelopes herself in the love for dogs, and the love of the sport. Visiting her home, you can see her expression through art […]
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 […]
Staff Feature Writers (Click Photo For Info)
Jason Rupp
Although I was born and raised amid the hustle and bustle and grinding lifestyle of New York City, my true journey began in 2012. It was then that I finally had an opportunity to achieve my childhood dream of trading in my concrete jungle surroundings for that of a more favorable jungle- those of the […]
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 […]
Jessi Richter
I’m an enthusiastic writer who loves all things mushing! I grew up just outside of Chicago and have done a lot of Urban mushing with Windy City Mushers. While I am young and maybe a little inexperienced, I have run races and grew up with two huskies that my family adopted while I was still […]
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 […]
Niki Beecher
At the ripe old age of 60, having always had dogs and hiked extensively with them for decades, we got our first full husky (we’d always taken in strays rescue cross breeds). Within a year, I developed a degenerative back condition: What do you do with a wild young husky when you know you won’t […]
Ashton Horn
Ashton Horn has a Master’s degree in Education, a Bachelor’s degree in English, a minor in Psychology, and is two courses from a Bachelor’s degree in German. Ashton works full-time at the Handicapped Development Center, she is an English and German Tutor at Tutor Doctor QCA, and is also a Model at Maxx Models and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Contributing Staff (Click Photo For Info)
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
