October 1, 2024

For Immediate Release 

Mushing Magazine Announces Sponsorship of the Continental Championship

Willow, Alaska–First Paw Media, the parent company of Mushing Magazine and Team and Trail announced that it will be a presenting sponsor for the Continental Championship on October 24 to 27 in Minocqua, Wisconsin. 

“We are excited to partner with the race and be a part of and sponsor,” said Robert Forto, co-owner of Mushing. “Their commitment to bring dog-powered sports on a championship level is exciting. We plan to support the event and give back to the local community, which will reflect an ongoing commitment to the sport.”

The 2024 IFSS Dryland Continental Championship will be a historic moment, marking the first time the event has ever been hosted in North America. In 2025, the IFSS World Championship will be held in the USA for the very first time. This year, top competitors from the US and Canada will face off for the podium in their respective classes, kicking off with trail viewing and vet checks on Thursday, October 24. The opening ceremony on Friday, October 25 will officially begin the championships.

Organizer of the event, Niina Baum shared, Since competing at the IFSS Dryland World Championships in Sweden in 2019, Niina has been working to bring both the Continental and World Championships to the USA. Thanks to partnerships with the Wisconsin Trailblazers Sled Dog Club (WITB), the United States Federation of Sled Dog Sports (USFSS), and Minocqua Winter Park, these events are finally becoming a reality. Two years ago, Niina, alongside WITB, launched the Minocqua Almost Winter Dryland Dash at Minocqua Winter Park with the vision of building it into a premier venue for these championship events.

Mushing Magazine’s Robert Forto has been tasked with being the emcee and the announcer of the event and he hopes to brig awareness to the event and the sport through the Mushing media platform.

About Mushing

Mushing is a leading voice in the dog-powered sports and adventure industry. It is dedicated to exploring, celebrating, and sharing the world of mushing through engaging content and immersive experiences. Visit mushing.com for more information.

For the Wisconsin Trailblazers to be able to bring a race of this level to the Midwest allows our members and racers the opportunity for the first time EVER to experience and be a part of the IFSS International Federation of Sleddog Sports Championship events in the United States.

Media Contact for Robert Forto and First Paw Media:

Michele Forto

Firstpawmedia ( @) gmail.com

Phone: 907-715-4202

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