Amid Sled-Dog Racing Season, Enthusiasts Sing the Praises of the Sport

A competitor in the Caledonia Classic Sled Dog Race in Fort St. James, B.C., held Jan.31 to Feb. 2, 2025. Courtesy Mark Pokorski, Caledonia Classic Sled Dog Race

For Dan Kirkup, there are few experiences that can compare with being out on a winter’s trail with his sled dogs.

“I find the dog sledding part is so peaceful,” he told The Epoch Times. “You’re out in the middle of nowhere. There’s nobody around—it’s just you and the dogs. It’s quiet, there’s no noise from an engine. … That sort of peace is hard to find in today’s world.”