Tom Roley, Bib # 8 2nd time running the marathon race. Has run the Mid distance race 3 previous times with his father. Lead dogs names: Ceaser and Sprite. Chad Schouweiler, Bib # 7 2nd time running the marathon race. 2 time mid distance finisher. Lead dogs name; Twinkie. Handelers; Martha Schouweiler(mom), Kris Callahan Mid [...]
We are here at the start of the 2011 Beargrease. The crowds are bigger than I remember and everyone is having a nice time. It is a bright, sunny day. The mushers are starting to harness their dogs and pack their sleds. This is a stressful part of the race. Months of preparation and training [...]
Vaseline Dry Skin Rescue Mission, a sponsor of the 2011 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon passed out samples at the start of the race.
Matt Brown, Beargrease race marshall, gives an overview of course conditions and expected weather at he start line.
Kurt Perano drew bib 2 and will be the first team out in the John Beargrease Dog Sled Marathon in 2011. Bib 1 is always reserved in memory of John Beargrease.
Jeff King closes the Bib Draw with a few comments about what it means being first team out for the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon.
Several months ago I was asked to help put together a blogging team to cover the Beargrease. After some hesitation, I accepted the task. I took on this project because I find it a fascinating challenge. Let me explain. I’ve been involved with dog mushing for many years. When I first started you could get [...]
Lydia Bennett Beargrease volunteer. Interviewed by Gunnar Johnson at Fitgers before the volunteer meeting on January 25, 2011.
Howard Peterson long time volunteer. Interviewed by Gunnar Johnson at Fitgers before the volunteer meeting on January 25, 2011.
An interview with Bob James, Beargrease Start Coordinator and long time volunteer. Interviewed by Gunnar Johnson at Fitgers before the volunteer meeting on January 25, 2011.
