MLive

Snow sculptures, ice bowling, human dog-sled race: When to catch this U.P. winter carnival

HOUGHTON, MICH. -- No one celebrates winter quite like Michigan Technological University does. For more than a century, the school’s annual Winter Carnival has celebrated the region’s hearty winters ...
Newsday

Mushers begin rugged Iditarod race after lack of snow forces major changes to iconic Alaska event

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The rugged Iditarod started Monday, but a dearth of snow forced the iconic dog sled race to start further north and added a new route that allows mushers to bypass barren land, ...

Winter Warriors: The Dog Breeds Built to Take On Snow and Low Temperatures

Looking for a winter companion? Discover the best cold-weather dog breeds built for snow, from Huskies to Saint Bernards.
The New York Times

In Greenland, Taking It All In With Snowy Jogs and Sled Dogs

On a nearly two-week reporting trip to the island, one Times reporter made time for exercise and ice fishing. By Jeffrey Gettleman Times Insider explains who we are and what we do and delivers ...
AOL

Snow shortfall prompts cancellation of Tahquamenon dog sled race, I-500 still on track

EASTERN UPPER PENINSULA — An annual dog sled race in the Upper Peninsula has been canceled due to lack of snow, which is also causing concern for other winter sports in the region. Organizers of the ...
Sun Journal

If enough snow, Farmington sled dog races have new dates, location

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CNN

Longest sled dog race in eastern US is canceled because there’s not enough snow

The longest sled dog race in the eastern United States is canceled this year due to insufficient snow coverage, which organizers say could make trail conditions dangerous for participants. The annual ...
WBUR

Lack of snow cancels Maine's Can-Am Crown sled dog race

The organizers of the longest sled dog race in the eastern United States said Monday they are canceling the event due to a lack of snow on the ground. The Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races ...

The World’s Most Famous Dog Sled Race Is Short on Snow

Over the course of more than half a century, the Iditarod dog sled race has grown into one of America’s iconic sporting ...
ABC News

Minnesota dog sled competition canceled due to lack of snow, organizers say

A mild winter has led to safety issues for Minnesota residents. Man's best friend will have to wait another year to participate in one of the most beloved winter competitions in the Midwest. The John ...
News Tribune

Lack of snow cancels longest sled dog race in eastern United States

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- The organizers of the longest sled dog race in the eastern United States said Monday they are canceling the event due to a lack of snow on the ground. The Can-Am Crown ...
AOL

Ancient sled dogs helped ice-age humans conquer the cold

Ancient dogs adapted for freezing cold helped early humans survive in the Arctic more than 10,000 years ago, according to research published Thursday in the journal Science. The study compares the ...