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Fresh glimpses of hope as Alaska adventurer fights for his life

Skier, climber and all-around Alaska adventurer Andy Sterns, having come north in the 1990s after surviving a near-death experience, now finds himself battling another after being hit by a rock and snowfall on a mountain near Nome.Craig Medred
May 1, 2013

Mushing 'dying out' in Alaska's Bristol Bay region?

All around Alaska's Bristol Bay region, particularly in villages surrounding Lake Iliamna, it's the same story: Sled dog racing is on the decline -- too expensive and time consuming.Jim Paulin
April 14, 2013

Weather extremes keep mushers guessing in Alaska's Kobuk 440

Alaska mushing's final race of the season, along the Northwest coast, is known for being a doozy.Suzanna Caldwell
April 11, 2013

Saga to find escaped Alaska dog Pixel has happy outcome

For a dog owner, few things are as frightening as their canine companion vanishing. When the dog is lost in an unfamiliar area, fear can escalate to hysteria for both owner and dog. That's exactly what happened with Pixel on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. Joseph Robertia
March 31, 2013

After painful trip to Nome, Iditarod musher faces daunting medical bills

"I'm worthless now," Griffin said from home after returning from the 1,000-mile Iditarod race. "I cannot do dog chores." She is now facing a $20,000 surgery bill to repair her torn MCL.Craig Medred
March 25, 2013

Though short on specifics, Iditarod vows to improve dog-holding areas

Large Connex storage containers are expected to be placed near Iditarod dog lots in big checkpoints like Unalakleet and Nome on the 1,000-mile trail across Alaska, allowing race volunteers to monitor the animals more closely.Suzanna Caldwell
March 21, 2013

PETA urges Nome DA to file cruelty charges over Iditarod dog's death

While PETA urged action, the Virginia-based organization is facing its own dead-animal problems.  A state probe is looking into accusations that thousands of animals have died at its East Coast shelter.Craig Medred
March 19, 2013

Big Lake musher Berkowitz wins coveted Seppala award for dog care

Big Lake musher Jake Berkowitz walked away from Nome with more this year than an eighth place finish. He also got top honors for the excellent dog care he showed on the 1,000-mile Iditarod trail. Jill Burke
March 18, 2013

For rookie musher, Iditarod proves painful but good experience

Californian Cindy Abbott came to Alaska to run the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. She leaves broken and bruised, finding that to finish the Iditarod is tougher than climbing Mount Everest.Craig Medred
March 17, 2013

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