March is peak time for winter sports in Alaska. The light has returned, the snow is good, and
Alaskans are ready to take advantage. Dog mushing has been a part of Alaska since people first
summer in Alaska. In March, the sport has its best-known event, the Iditarod, with Anchorage’s
Fur Rondy Open World Championship Sled Dog Race. In this show we visit Ineka Kennels and
the Forto family to learn a bit more about the mushing life. Besides mushing, Nordic skiing is one of the
the oldest and most popular winter sports in Alaska. Ms. Uff Da was a consultant columnist in the
Bulletin of the Anchorage Nordic Ski Association in the 90s and 2000s. Alice and Gunnar Knapp
recently compiled her chronicles into a new book titled “The Wit and Wisdom of Mrs. Uff Da.”
Alice joins us in sharing some of Mrs. Uff Da’s advice, especially useful in these crowded times.
trails.
HOST: Paul Twardock
GUESTS:
- Robert and Nicole Forto, mushers with Ineka Kennels
- Alice Knapp who has authored a new book titled “The Wit and Wisdom of Mrs. Uff Da”.
- Darcy Dugan with Women’s Ski and Children’s Ski
CONNECTIONS:
Team Ineka
Robert Forto
Rondy World Fur Championship Sled Dog Race
Anchorage Nordic Ski Association
Skiing for children
DISSEMINATE: Thursday, February 24, 2022. 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. AKT
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