This post is the fourth in a series of reports on the 2009 Mushing History Conference, which took place Nov 6-8 in Anchorage and Wasilla, Alaska. First report: Tim White and Carol Beck Second report: Denali National Park and Kevin Keeler Third report: Linda Chamberlain and Rod Perry Joe Redington, Jr. Joe Redington, Jr. was [...]
Archive for November, 2009
Mushing History, Part Four
Posted in Conference History, Conference Information, Mushing History, tagged Alaskan of Anadyr, Anadyr Siberian Huskies, Bill Bacon, Canadian Kennel Club, Carol Beck, Eskimo Dog Research Foundation, Gold Rush Trail Dog Sled Mail Run, History of Mushing, Jeff Dinsdale, Joe and Vi Redington, Joe Redington Jr., Joe Redington Sr., Kevin Keeler, Lew Freedman, Linda Chamberlain, mushing history conference, Natalie Norris, Nikki: Wild Dog of the North, RCMP, Rod Perry, Tim White, Walt Disney on November 24, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Mushing History, Part Three
Posted in Conference History, Conference Information, Mushing History, Old Mushing Photos, tagged Alan Stewart, Arctic Inspirations, Carol Beck, Chas St. George, Denali National Park, Dr. Linda Chamberlain, Fat Albert, gold rush trail, Howling Husky Homestead, Iditarod National Historic Trail, Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, Jane Haigh, Jeff Dinsdale, Joe Redington Jr., Kevin Keeler, Linda Chamberlain, mail delivery by dog team, mushing history conference, Mushing the Mail on the Iditarod Trail, Rod Perry, Thomas 'Swanny' Swan, Tim White, Trailbreakers on November 17, 2009 | 3 Comments »
This post is the third in a series of reports on the 2009 Mushing History Conference, which took place Nov 6-8 in Anchorage and Wasilla, Alaska. The first report in this series included the presentations of Tim White and Carol Beck. The second report described the display panels on mushing history from Denali National Park, [...]
2009 Conference, Part Two
Posted in Conference History, Conference Information, Mushing History, Old Mushing Photos, tagged 2009 Mushing History Conference, American gold rush, BLM Alaska, Denali National Park, Denali National Park Kennels, gee pole, history of sled dogs, Iditarod National Historic Trail, Iditarod National Historic Trail Centennial, Iditarod trail marker, Kevin Keeler, sled dog history, tripod on November 13, 2009 | 2 Comments »
This post is the second in a series of reports on the 2009 Mushing History Conference. Click here for the first report in this series, which included the presentations of Tim White and Carol Beck. Denali Park Kennels Display Panels Conference organizer Tim White had procured the wonderful display panels on mushing history from Denali [...]
2009 Conference, Part One
Posted in Conference History, Conference Information, Mushing History, Old Mushing Photos, tagged Canadian Championship Dog Derby, Carol Beck, Danny McQueen, Diavik 150, figments of imagination, Fran Hurcomb, Grant Beck, Greg Hancock, Iditarod, Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Headquarters, Joee Redington, June Price, Mark Nordman, mushing history conference, Ray Beck, Scott McQueen, sled dog nutrition, Tim White, Trapline to Finish Line on November 10, 2009 | 6 Comments »
The first Mushing History Conference was an unqualified success, bringing together many veteran mushers and a broad assortment of authors, historians, researchers, storytellers, writers and photographers for a wonder-filled weekend! On Friday the speakers and presenters, organizers and those interested in attending gathered at the beautiful Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Headquarters log cabin near [...]
Conference Facilities
Posted in Conference Information, tagged Helen Hegener, mushing history conference on November 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Helpful information for those who will be presenting or attending the 2009 Mushing History Conference. Click on the links for maps, driving directions, facility websites and more: Friday evening, November 6, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm: The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Headquarters This will be a very informal gathering of the organizers, the presenters, [...]
