Musher Katherine Langlais at the starting line of the Can-Am 250 on Main Street in Fort Kent on March 04, 2023, the year she became the first woman to win the 250-mile race. | Image: Paul Bagnall, The Star-Herald / Article: Christopher Bouchard, Bangor Daily News - Fort Kent, Maine
New regulations for traveling across the border with dogs may threaten the future of Fort Kent’s Can-Am and other sled dog races throughout North America, says the Canadian woman who won the last northern Maine race.
Katherine Langlais of Glenwood, New Brunswick, who won the Can-Am event in 2023, has been speaking out about how these regulations could create a logistical nightmare that results in lower turnouts in mushing events throughout North America.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rules, which go into effect on Aug. 1, would require dogs to be at least 6 months...
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Two unknown dogs pulling on track. | Image: Supplied - Article: Beatrice Smith, HerCanberra - Canberra, Australia
If you went for a walk one weekend in one of Canberra’s picturesque pine forests and heard the howling of a pack of Siberian huskies, you might be a tad alarmed.
But don’t worry, it’s likely just the friendly and passionate Siberian Husky Club holding a race – a dog sledding race. Because despite Canberra’s lack of deep snow in winter, this sport has a dedicated events roster and training meets – and they’re always looking for new members.
Aaron Coventry, a Club member who races with gorgeous huskies Alexis and Dexter walks us through this unique sport.
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