{"id":83701,"date":"2022-05-25T10:23:10","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T14:23:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abitibi-temiscamingue.org\/un-sport-dhiver-fascinant\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T08:56:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T12:56:44","slug":"dogsledding-fascinating-winter-sport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/en\/dogsledding-fascinating-winter-sport\/","title":{"rendered":"Dogsledding &#8211; A Fascinating Winter Sport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-by-melinda-theberge\">by m\u00e9linda th\u00e9berge<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Among all of the winter sports the area can offer you, dogsledding stands out by its unbelievable ability to reconnect us to nature. This activity allows us to dive into a universe where resourcing, freedom and adventure meet, awakening our explorator spirit. Accompanied by loyal canine four-legged companions, we discover the enchanting landscapes of Abitibi-T\u00e9miscamingue, all while sharing moments rich in emotions. Discover more about this sport inviting you to marvel at the complicity between dogs and men.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-mushing\">What is <em>mushing<\/em> ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">The term mushing designates the art of piloting a dog-sleigh, a discipline requiring force, endurance and a genuine complicity with the dogs. The pilot, called a <em>musher<\/em>, plays a crucial role in the rig, by guiding his dogs and by watching and caring for their well-being all along the ride. The connection between a musher and his dogs is primordial, because their success depends on mutual trust and a subtle communication. The word mushing finds its roots in the french word <em>marche<\/em>, which evolved into <em>mush<\/em> under the influence of the English-speaking Canadians over the years, a linguistic heritage dating from the times of colonization. Today, <em>mushing<\/em> has become both a competitive sport, and a recreational activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a23cc1dc656e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"383\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"74492\" src=\"https:\/\/abitibi-temiscamingue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/hugo lacroix.jpg\" alt=\"Dogsledding\" class=\"wp-image-74492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/hugo%20lacroix.jpg 576w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/hugo%20lacroix-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo : Hugo Lacroix<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a23cc1dc6ebd&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"74496\" src=\"https:\/\/abitibi-temiscamingue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-lars-ley-1147346-2531014-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Dogsledding in a beautiful winter day\" class=\"wp-image-74496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-lars-ley-1147346-2531014-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-lars-ley-1147346-2531014-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-lars-ley-1147346-2531014-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-lars-ley-1147346-2531014-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-lars-ley-1147346-2531014-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-lars-ley-1147346-2531014-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo : Courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-union-between-the-musher-and-his-dogs\">The Union between the Musher and his Dogs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">The bond uniting the mushers to their four-legged companions is captivating. These brightly-spirited dogs, sometimes restless and talkative, are disciplined and obedient teammates as soon as the first command is given. Orders such as <em>Marche!<\/em> or <em>Yup! Yup!<\/em> resound in the fresh and pure winter air.<br>Among the sled dogs, we find the Alaskans, the Siberian Huskies and the Malamutes, which all distinguish themselves by their unique characteristics. Alaskans, for example, are exceptional athletes, deploying an unbelievable energy, especially during races. These dogs are true champions, able to cross impressive distances during expeditions stretching up to thousands of kilometers.<br>For neophytes, please note that the Alaskans are a cross between Huskies and other dog races, such as the Pointer, the Greyhound or the English Setter. The objective behind this crossing is to optimize their performances. No other dog race rivals them in matters of speed, which explains their domination on the race circuits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-mushing-race-in-abitibi-temiscamingue\">A Mushing Race in Abitibi-T\u00e9miscamingue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">The PG Expedition, a mushing course in Abitibi-T\u00e9miscamingue, is the result of over 10 years of work, and of the passion of Pierre Germain, a musher from La Sarre. Launched in February 2022, this adventure has reunited about thirty mushers, among which many were from the area. The event offers two races: one of 40 miles, and one stretching over 100 miles, which present challenges adapted to different experience levels. Since, this race allows mushing to shine, all while enjoying a unique experience at the heart of the enchanting landscapes of Abitibi-T\u00e9miscamingue. Moreover, the cheering crowd keeps growing and the mushers\u2019 passion remains just as captivating and inspiring to witness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-testimony-of-passionate-mushers\">The Testimony of Passionate Mushers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Mushing is a genuine endurance sport. The 100 miles race can take up to 19 hours to complete. To learn more about this passion, we talked to many mushers. We first met with Andr\u00e9, who has been practicing this sport for 21 years.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">In this interview, a passionate musher shares his family journey, evoking that the art of mushing has been passed down from generation to generation in his family. His father, his son and himself participate actively in renowned international races, such as the Eagle Lake Sled Dog Races, and the Ta\u00efga Challenge. With his son, the musher manages a kennel of 50 dogs which they train from their youngest age. While their kennel isn\u2019t set up as a tourist attraction, their lives are dedicated to the dogs, with a winter routine focused on the races, the training sessions and the expeditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><em>&#8220;Sled dogs are an integral part of our lifestyles.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">&#8211; Andr\u00e9 Longchamps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>He explains also the importance of the dogs\u2019 diet during the races, precising that they feed them raw meat and a kibbles\u2019 soup to maintain their hydration level.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a23cc1dc7e77&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1908\" height=\"1918\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"45865\" src=\"https:\/\/abitibi-temiscamingue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/andre longchamps.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/andre%20longchamps.jpg 1908w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/andre%20longchamps-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/andre%20longchamps-1019x1024.jpg 1019w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/andre%20longchamps-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/andre%20longchamps-768x772.jpg 768w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/andre%20longchamps-20x20.jpg 20w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/andre%20longchamps-1528x1536.jpg 1528w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1908px) 100vw, 1908px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, we met with Sabrina, a musher now for 17 years. She was preparing for her first race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a23cc1dc8a8e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"338\" height=\"450\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"74484\" src=\"https:\/\/abitibi-temiscamingue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image7-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image7-1.jpg 338w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image7-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">In this interview, Sabrina shares her journey with passion. Coming from Chibougamau, she discovered mushing at the age of 10 years old because of her cousin who owned sled dogs. After having moved to Abitibi-T\u00e9miscamingue, she reconnected with this activity after having met Pierre, the founder of PG Expedition. Wishing to create her own pack, she became an owner with this goal to combine tourism and races with her pack, finding inspiration from local mushers such as David Boyer who manages a great tourist kennel while participating in 100 miles races.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><em>&#8220;The race represents a personal challenge, while the tourist aspect is a great training opportunity that allows me to share my passion. I adore the dogs, I love teaching others to do mushing, answer their questions and help them to improve.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">&#8211; Sabrina Bernier<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">She enjoys especially the community aspect of mushing, which she shares with enthusiasm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">If you wish to go on a ride with Sabrina and share her passion with her, do not hesitate to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/abitibi-temiscamingue.org\/en\/attractions\/la-meute-de-la-petite-germaine\/\">La Meute de la petite Germaine<\/a>\u2009!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-shared-passion\">A shared passion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Dogsledding is more than a simple winter activity; it\u2019s a passion uniting mushers and their four-legged companions in an adventure full of emotions and challenges. The mushers\u2019 stories, like Andr\u00e9 and Sabrina\u2019s, testify of their commitment and the community spirit which animates this unique practice. 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This activity allows us to dive into a universe where resourcing, freedom and adventure meet, awakening our explorator spirit. 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