In sled dog racing, a lot of equipment for the sport is required the bigger the team you are driving. Fortunately, most equipment is easy to get, borrow or purchase within the sporting community. You might even find that you have some items at home that you have used for other activities such as bike riding or dog walking. The following two items are a MUST HAVE no matter what class you would like to compete in. These items are also very important for training on the trail

NEGRC Queensland is so excited to announce that the Underdog New Zealand Sled Dog Racing Musher's Bootcamp is coming to Queensland in April 2018! This Bootcamp is one of ONLY TWO training camps this year! This training event not to be missed by both new mushers and experienced ones alike. It is very intensive and worth every cent. There are only limited spaces so please be quick so not to miss out as there will not be another opportunity this year. Time and Location Apr 13

The History of Dog Sledding Dog sledding started out from the Inuits and other native cultures who lived in areas where it snowed during winter months and was a means of travel. The heritage of the sled dog is a long and proud one, dating back to some 4,000 years ago. The people of the North were dependent on these animals for protection, companionship, hunting, trapping and most of all – transportation. Sled dogs enabled explorers such as Byrd, Peary and Amundsen to travel