Iditarod punishes 3 mushers for sheltering dogs in windstorm

Iditarod Mushers Punished For Giving Sled Dogs Shelter From Snowstorm

Race officials claimed that providing the dogs shelter from the severe storm gave them a competitive advantage.

Alaska’s Iditarod race punishes mushers for sheltering dogs from storm

Three merciful mushers were quietly penalized during an iconic Alaskan dog sled race for breaking rules by sheltering their animals during a fierce winter storm.

Canadian among 3 mushers punished by Iditarod for sheltering dogs in windstorm

The demotion of the three mushers, which was not widely publicized by the Iditarod, immediately drew a harsh retort from the race’s biggest critic: PETA.

Iditarod sledders punished for sheltering dogs during winter storm

Marshal says trio’s decision to bring dogs inside ‘affected the competition for racers’ as Peta condemns Alaska competition

Iditarod punishes 3 mushers for sheltering dogs in windstorm

The Iditarod has punished three mushers for taking their dogs inside shelter cabins during fierce storms at the tail end of this year's race

Iditarod punishes 3 mushers for sheltering dogs in windstorm

The Iditarod has punished three mushers for taking their dogs inside shelter cabins during fierce storms at the tail end of this year's race.