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Sled Dogs: An Alaskan Epic

Season 18 Episode 4 | 53m 46s | WETA Passport

In the extreme conditions of Alaska’s great Iditarod sled dog race, almost no factor is more important than the relationship forged between the mushers and their dogs. Their extraordinary bond can mean more than win or lose – it can mean life or death.

Aired: 11/21/99 | Expires: 01/31/25 | Rating: NR

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