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Destiny Lytle on Fur Rondy, Sprint Racing, and Building a Competitive Sled Dog Team

MAY 10, 202629 MIN
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Destiny Lytle on Fur Rondy, Sprint Racing, and Building a Competitive Sled Dog Team

MAY 10, 202629 MIN

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In this episode of the Mushing Podcast, Robert Forto sits down with Alaska musher and dog trainer Destiny Lytle to discuss her journey from working line German Shepherds to competitive sprint mushing. Destiny shares stories from racing the Fur Rondy Championships in Anchorage, running the ONAC, racing in Tanana, building a kennel with dogs from elite bloodlines, and balancing life between working dogs and sled dogs.We also talk about training philosophy, developing young leaders in harness, and the realities of building a competitive kennel in Alaska.Support our WorkLike this episode? Share it with your mushing friends!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and shareSign up for our Newsletter HEREJoin the On-Air Media Coaching waitlist for a chance to get coached on the air by Rober and get your podcast questions answered in real time.Apply now to the Team and Trail Foundation funding page and get support to turn your outdoor, education, or community project into a real impact.Apply for the Mushing® Media Accelerator and get deeper support and expert guidance tailored to your specific sponsorship and media goals. Email us at [email protected] Mushing® for more muhsing news, insights, and more: Facebook | X | InstagramYou can contact us here: [email protected] © 2010-2026 by Mushing® All Rights Reserved