Topic: Sled Dog Racing

Vernal equinox heralds end of the winter that wasn't

This winter was the warmest on record so far in the 21st century. Here are some other remarkable facts about the winter that wasn't.

South with the Sun: Roald Amundsen, His Polar Explorations, and the Quest for Discovery

Long-distance swimmer and author Lynne Cox traces the path of polar explorer Roald Amundsen – just in time for the centennial of his arrival at the South Pole.

Grizzly bear attacks Alaska biologist twice; biologist not upset at bear

Grizzly bear went back for seconds on an Alaskan biologist. The biologist survived and harbors no ill-feelings toward the grizzly bear.

Sled dog four-peat: Lance Mackey wins 4th Iditarod in a row

Lance Mackey does it again. Champion musher wins 4th consecutive Iditarod

Lance Mackey wins Iditarod yet again

Lance Mackey won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race for the fourth year in a row.

Iditarod leader Lance Mackey headed for finish line

Iditarod leader Lance Mackey passed the last checkpoint and is heading for the finish line.

'See you in Nome!' Final leg of Iditarod underway.

Iditarod leader Lance Mackey left early this morning on the final leg of the Iditarod.

Final stretch for Iditarod: Leader Lance Mackey only miles from Nome

Iditarod leader Lance Mackey was the first to reach White Mountain and is only 77 miles from finish line in Nome.

USA

Inuit sled dog controversy brings troubled past to light

A commission is investigating charges that Canada's federal police killed thousands of dogs in the 1950s and '60s.

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

A 'delicious' Latin music mix, quilts that qualify as art, the Iditarod from the comfort of your sofa, and more.

Palin’s Wasilla: A small town with attitude

The vice presidential nominee’s hometown in Alaska takes pride in its independent ways.