Mushers are a breed apart. They love their animals and put their dogs needs before their own. There is a bond between human and animal - trust, respect and understanding that they are a team working as one.

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While the cold, snow and winds of winter are gone, the sled dogs are waiting and ready with song.

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A shout out to all the handlers who support mushers throughout the race. These hard working individuals work behind the scenes with little public recognition. But those familiar with mushing know they are the hands silently harnessing, feeding, and encouraging dogs and musher. (Let us clarify - the musher usually doesn't need harnessing.) Thank you handlers for all you do! ... See more

Only nine more months before its race day! WolfTrack Classic Sled Dog Race Sunday, February 24, 2019 at the Ely MN Ball Field.

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The next generation of a mushing family. Mushing teaches a variety of life skills including responsibility, hard work and self-confidence. Riding the runners in a race is pay off for all the long hours of training and dog care. We celebrate all the young mushers who were part of the 2018 WolfTrack Classic race. Best wishes and we hope to have you back next year.

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