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Beringia (sled Dog Race)
Beringia () is a sled dog race of variable length held in Kamchatka Krai and Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia. First held in 1990, Beringia in 1992 currently holds the Guinness world record for longest dog sled race. Today, Beringia is an official holiday in Kamchatka. History Originally started in April 1990 to preserve local sled dog traditions including the Kamchatka sled dog, the first race saw 8 teams compete over a route. The following year, the route was lengthened to . In 1992, the route was lengthened even further, setting a world record for longest dog sled race with teams racing from Esso, Kamchatka to Markova, Chukotka. Course Beringia teams face many challenges, including navigating through the mountainous terrain of Kamchatka and Chukotka as well as harsh weather conditions with temperatures as low as . The Beringia route and mileage have been altered multiple times, but it has consistently passed through the villages of the Kamchatka peninsula, where man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1990 Establishments In The Soviet Union
Year 199 ( CXCIX) was a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was sometimes known as year 952 ''Ab urbe condita''. The denomination 199 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Mesopotamia is partitioned into two Roman provinces divided by the Euphrates, Mesopotamia and Osroene. * Emperor Septimius Severus lays siege to the city-state Hatra in Central-Mesopotamia, but fails to capture the city despite breaching the walls. * Two new legions, I Parthica and III Parthica, are formed as a permanent garrison. China * Battle of Yijing: Chinese warlord Yuan Shao defeats Gongsun Zan. Korea * Geodeung succeeds Suro of Geumgwan Gaya, as king of the Korean kingdom of Gaya (traditional date). By topic Religion * Pope Zephyrinus succeeds Pope Victor I, as the 15th pope. Births Valerian Roman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sled Dog Races
A sled, skid, sledge, or sleigh is a land vehicle that slides across a surface, usually of ice or snow. It is built with either a smooth underside or a separate body supported by two or more smooth, relatively narrow, longitudinal runners similar in principle to skis. This reduces the amount of friction, which helps to carry heavy loads. Some designs are used to transport passengers or cargo across relatively level ground. Others are designed to go downhill for recreation, particularly by children, or competition (compare cross-country skiing with its downhill cousin). Shades of meaning differentiating the three terms often reflect regional variations depending on historical uses and prevailing climate. In British English, ''sledge'' is the general term, and more common than ''sled''. ''Toboggan'' is sometimes used synonymously with ''sledge'' but more often to refer to a particular type of sledge without runners. ''Sleigh'' refers to a moderate to large-sized, usually ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Sled Dog Races
Supporters of mushing, the sport of racing sled dogs, have created dozens of contests. It is unknown when the first sled dog race was held. Humans have domesticated dogs for thousands of years, and sled dogs have been used for transportation in Arctic areas for almost as long. The first sled dog race to feature a codified set of rules was the All-Alaska Sweepstakes, All—Alaska Sweepstakes, which first took place in 1908. This was followed in 1917 by the American Dog Derby, which was the first sled dog race outside Alaska or the Yukon. There are three typical types of sled dog races: sprint, mid-distance, and long-distance. These types can be broken down into sub-types. Sprint races cover relatively short distances, generally from 5 miles up to 30 miles/day, mid-distance races cover a total of 30 to 300 miles, and long-distance races cover 300 miles to more than 1,000 miles. Sprint races frequently are two- or three-day events with heats run on successive days with the same dogs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mushing
Mushing is a sport or transport method powered by dogs. It includes carting, pulka, dog scootering, sled dog racing, skijoring, freighting, and weight pulling. More specifically, it implies the use of one or more dogs to pull a sled, most commonly a specialized type of dog sled on snow, or a rig on dry land. History The practice of using dogs to pull sleds dates back to at least 6000 BC. Remnants of sleds and harnesses has been found with canine remains in Siberia which carbon-dated to 7800–8000 years ago. Native American cultures also used dogs to pull loads. For the better part of the 1600s, the Iroquois and French clashed in a series of attacks and reprisals. For this reason, Samuel de Champlain arranged to have young French men live with the natives, to learn their language and customs and help the French adapt to life in North America. These men, known as (runners of the woods), were the first European mushers in North America, extended French influence south and we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sled Dog
A sled dog is a dog trained and used to pull a land vehicle in Dog harness, harness, most commonly a Dog sled, sled over snow. Sled dogs have been used in the Arctic for at least 8,000 years and, along with watercraft, were the only transportation in Arctic areas until the introduction of semi-trailer trucks, snowmobiles and airplanes in the 20th century, hauling supplies in areas that were inaccessible by other methods. They were used with varying success in the explorations of both Geographical pole, poles, as well as during the Yukon Gold Rush, Alaskan gold rush. Sled dog teams delivered mail to rural communities in Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Sled dogs today are still used by some rural communities, especially in areas of Russia, Canada, and Alaska as well as much of Greenland. They are used for recreational purposes and dog sled racing, racing events, such as the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, Iditarod Trail and the Yukon Quest. History Sled dogs are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siberia
Siberia ( ; , ) is an extensive geographical region comprising all of North Asia, from the Ural Mountains in the west to the Pacific Ocean in the east. It has formed a part of the sovereign territory of Russia and its predecessor states since the lengthy conquest of Siberia, which began with the fall of the Khanate of Sibir in 1582 and concluded with the annexation of Chukotka in 1778. Siberia is vast and sparsely populated, covering an area of over , but home to roughly a quarter of Russia's population. Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, and Omsk are the largest cities in the area. Because Siberia is a geographic and historic concept and not a political entity, there is no single precise definition of its territorial borders. Traditionally, Siberia spans the entire expanse of land from the Ural Mountains to the Pacific Ocean, with the Ural River usually forming the southernmost portion of its western boundary, and includes most of the drainage basin of the Arctic Ocean. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Markovo, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug
Markovo (; Chukchi language, Chukchi: , ''Ujvyn'' / ''Gujgun'', lit. ''wooden hut'';Leontyev and Novikova, p. 329 Koryak language, Koryak: , ''Vujvәn'', lit. ''big village'') is a types of inhabited localities in Russia, rural locality (a ''village#Russia, selo'') in Anadyrsky District of Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia, located near the head of small-boat navigation of the Anadyr River. As of the Russian Census (2010), 2010 Census, its population was 809.The results of the 2010 Census and the 2018 estimate are given for Markovo Rural Settlement, a municipal formation of Anadyrsky Municipal District. According to Law #148-OZ, Markovo is the only inhabited locality on the territory of Markovo Rural Settlement. A small locality now—albeit still quite large by Chukotkan standards—Markovo had historically been an important trade hub during the early period of Cossacks, Cossack exploration. Geography Markovo is situated in the middle reaches of the Anadyr River, the l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Esso (village)
Esso () is a village in Kamchatka Krai, Russia. It is the administrative centre of Bystrinsky District. It has been described as one of the most scenic villages in Russia. Geography Esso is located in the central part of the Kamchatka Peninsula. It is roughly from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, and roughly from Moscow. It is located at the convergence of the Bystraya and Uksichan Rivers. Attractions Esso has multiple notable sites, making it attractive to tourists. These include hot springs near the edge of the village, with temperatures often reaching . Thermal springs also heat an outdoor swimming pool in the central part of the village. In addition to its hot springs, Esso is home to Kamchatka's only ethnographic museum. The museum documents the traditions and architecture of the indigenous Even and Koryak peoples, as well as those of Russian and Cossack settlers. Climate Esso's climate can be classified as subarctic, or ''Dfc'' under the Köppen climate classification ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamchatka Sled Dog
The Kamchatka Sled Dog () is a rare landrace of sled Laika (dog type), laika developed by the Itelmens, Itelmen and Koryaks, Koryak people of Kamchatka Peninsula, Kamchatka, Russia. There are currently efforts underway to revive the breed. A standard for the Kamchatka Sled Dog was approved by the Russian Federation of Service Dog Breeding in February of 1992. Description Kamchatka Sled Dogs are large, hardy, cold tolerant dogs with a thick double coat capable of withstanding high winds and extreme temperatures. The dog has a strong, elongated frame with long legs capable of pulling heavy loads with minimal care over long distances in deep snow. Color is most often black, dark or light grey, with prick ears and oblique yellow, brown or blue eyes. Dogs should display sexual dimorphism. Kamchatka Sled Dogs are loyal and intelligent dogs who are friendly to people. They generally do not bark and are too friendly to be used as guard dogs. Like other sled dogs, they are capable of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
