Dogs bark in mass chorus. Teams howl with impatience for the starting gun. Mushers rally their troupe. Its dogsled racing at it’s best. If you don’t mind a bit of a drive, here are a couple races in Wisconsin.

Winter Carnival at Christmas Mountain S944 Christmas Mountain Road, Wisconsin Dells • February 6

20th Annual Klondike Days Eagle River • February 20 & 21

Pine River Run Pine River School on Route 64, Merrill • January 9 & 10

Langlade County Trailblazer Challenge Culvers parking lot, Hwy 45, Antigo • January 23 & 24

Medford Mush Brecke Rodeo Grounds, Route 64, Medford • February 13 & 14