With new snow on the ground, Alaskans will be dreaming about sliding. Not on the roads in a car.
No, they’re dreaming about skis, snowmachines and dog sleds.
This winter will feature one of the most beloved snow-dependent events in the interior: The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race celebrates its 30th running in 2013.
The race will begin in Whitehorse, Yukon, on Feb. 2. Twenty-two mushers have signed up already, including eight rookies.
Cold might be what distinguishes Interior Alaska, but snow is what makes that cold bearable.
— Fairbanks (Alaska) Daily News-Miner
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