George Attla’s mushing program continues to educate kids in Huslia

The Iditarod halfway point of Huslia has a rich mushing history and people in town are working to make sure kids stay interested in the sport.
Sprint racing legend George Attla started a mushing program for students in Huslia in 2012.
What started as the Frank Attla Youth and Sled Dog Care-Mushing Program, is now called A-CHILL, the Alaska Care and Husbandry Instruction for Lifelong Living. The students learn about veterinary science and get the skills they need to care for the animals.
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