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John Hanson Junior Defends His Title in Bristol Bay's Premier Sled Dog Race

Jason Sear

The Iditarod may be the most closely watched sled dog race on earth but in the Bristol Bay region the most prestigious race is the annual "Western Alaska Sled Dog Championship" that was held over the weekend. KDLG's Mike Mason called the race and filed this report.

Credit Jason Sear
Blunka Wassily checking his dogs before the race