After the 1925 serum run to Nome, Norwegian musher Gunnar Kaasen and his lead dog Balto became media celebrities, but which musher covered the most hazardous stretch of the route, carrying the serum the longest distance of any teams?

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After the 1925 serum run to Nome, Norwegian musher Gunnar Kaasen and his lead dog Balto became media celebrities, but which musher covered the most hazardous stretch of the route, carrying the serum the longest distance of any teams?

Question #148569. Asked by pehinhota.
Last updated Jul 17 2021.
Originally posted Jul 17 2021 2:54 PM.

elburcher

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elburcher

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Leonhard Seppala and his lead dog Togo

Seppala and his Siberian Husky lead dog, Togo, who were the true saviors of the day. All told, the 12-year-old Togo and Seppala traversed an astounding 264 miles, compared to an average of 31 miles each for the other teams.

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/togo-siberian-husky-sled-dog-hero-of-1925/

Jul 17 2021, 4:32 PM

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