1981 Press Photo Alaska - Thousands of Alaskans maintain teams of sled dogs

Alaska - Thousands of Alaskans maintain teams of sled dogs just for the fun of afternoon excursions "mushing" across glistening snowfields, or to compete in amateuare and professional races conducted in many communities each winter weekend or during Alaska's many winter carnivals. Visitors also join the fun, such as the passengers, above, whose mushing guide knows just how to make an afternoon in the snow an unforgettable experience. Arranging for a short spin or a cross country mushing safari is just a phone call away.

Photo is dated 1981.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.