Books / DVDs

BOOKS

Our picks for a "must read"

"Lead, Follow or Get Out Of The Way"

           By Mitch Seavey

            winner of the 2004 Iditarod and 2008 All-Alaska Sweepstakes

Iditarod Champion Mitch Seavey brings his years of mushing experience to your hands in this new book that talks about all aspects of dog mushing in a humorous and unabashed style.  Learn about training, buying and breeding dogs, raising puppies, nutrition, equipment, and much more.  Aspiring mushers, sled dog fans, and all dog owners will enjoy themselves as they read anecdotes and fascinating personal tales of this seasoned musher.  So, check any preconceived notions at the door, grab your sense of humor, and come on in to the world of sled dogs! 

Price: $14.95 (soft cover) plus S & H  

Finally! A champion musher with a book that really gives you details on how to breed, feed, build and train your team to win. AND, hilariously funny!

"Dog Driver : A Guide for the Serious Musher"

by Miki & Julie Collins

completely revised and updated

Whether you are training for sprint or long-distance racing, wilderness adventures, or mushing tours, this book has the answers you need. Based on interviews with top experts, over three decades of personal experience, andtens of thousands of miles on the runners, Miki & Julie Collins will tell you how to:

• Select and care for your dogs
• Get the most out of every dog
• Choose appropriate gear for the job
• Recognize and correct problems from medical to psychological
• Handle a wide range of conditions
• Prepare for various events, from races to extended wilderness trips
• Make money with your team

Price: $26.95 (hard cover) plus S & H

 DVD'S

Our pick for a "must see"

Iditarod 2008

This was the 6 part series featured on the Discovery Channel. The best of the best of the 2008 Iditarod recordings of this race.(the race where Lance “leaves a little early”)

4 hours. 18 minutes

2 disc set

                                                                                         Price: $29.95  plus S & H

                                                                                            Great running and excellent interviews

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