What does it take to become one of the greatest sprint mushers in history?

In this episode of the Mushing Podcast, Robert Forto and co-host Kourosh Partow sit down with legendary sprint musher Buddy Streeper following his remarkable Triple Crown season. Buddy shares an in-depth look at his record-setting 11th Fur Rendezvous championship and explains exactly how he prepares championship-caliber sled dog teams for one of the most demanding races in the sport.

From race strategy and trail preparation to leader selection, travel logistics, split times, and race-day decision making, Buddy offers a rare behind-the-scenes masterclass on elite sprint mushing. He also discusses the challenges of racing in Anchorage, the importance of experienced lead dogs, memorable moments from this year's competition, and the teamwork that has defined the Streeper family's success for more than four decades.

Whether you're a lifelong musher, an aspiring competitor, or simply fascinated by world-class performance, this conversation provides an inside look at what separates champions from the rest of the field.

This is Part One of our exclusive series following Buddy Streeper through his Triple Crown-winning season.

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In this episode of the Mushing Podcast, Robert Forto talks with musher, race organizer, and congressional candidate Niina Baum about her journey through the world of dog-powered sports. Nina shares the story behind bringing the IFSS Dryland World Championships to Wisconsin, competing internationally in countries like Spain, Sweden, and France, and revitalizing the iconic Sled Dog Central platform.

We also discuss how leadership in mushing helped shape her approach to politics, community building, and grassroots campaigning.

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In this episode of the Mushing Podcast, Robert Forto sits down with Alaska musher and dog trainer Destiny Lytle to discuss her journey from working line German Shepherds to competitive sprint mushing. Destiny shares stories from racing the Fur Rondy Championships in Anchorage, running the ONAC, racing in Tanana, building a kennel with dogs from elite bloodlines, and balancing life between working dogs and sled dogs.

We also talk about training philosophy, developing young leaders in harness, and the realities of building a competitive kennel in Alaska.

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