Ice Cowboys – It’s a Dog’s World is a documentary series in six episodes about the sled dog mushers of Alaska, Minnesota and Norway. The series is directed by Finn-Erik Rognan, hosted by sports journalist Greg Heister and made in English for an international audience.
Who is in it?
We follow Iditarod legend Lance Mackey and his family, superstar Dallas Seavey, Norwegian Thomas Wærner on his way to the Iditarod, and the twins Anna and Kristy Berington, who spend everything they have on their dogs.
What is the series about?
The mushers sacrifice everything for their dogs and live far from other people. They prepare for races, build dog teams, meet wild animals, handle tourists and sponsors, and compete in the Iditarod, the toughest wilderness race on earth. Along the way they meet illness, addiction, family tragedies and a pandemic closing in on their remote world.
“The mushers do what they love, whatever it costs. They mortgage their houses and properties and do anything to keep the passion alive. These people are unique and certifiably crazy,” says sports journalist Greg Heister.
Where has the series aired?
Ice Cowboys premiered on TV 2 Play on March 3, 2022, and has also aired on SBS VICELAND and NITV in Australia, according to SBS. The series averages 9.2 on IMDb. See also the documentary Wild Life – The Lance Mackey Story, and all our TV series and documentaries.
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Questions and answers
Where can I watch Ice Cowboys?
The series premiered on TV 2 Play on March 3, 2022, and has also aired on SBS VICELAND and NITV in Australia. It is made in English so it can be shown in several countries. Contact Maverix about screening and distribution.
Who is in Ice Cowboys?
The series follows Iditarod legend Lance Mackey and his family, Dallas Seavey, who has won the Iditarod more times than anyone else, Norwegian Thomas Wærner, who won the race in 2020, and the twins Anna and Kristy Berington. The host is American sports journalist Greg Heister.
How many episodes does Ice Cowboys have?
The series has six episodes of about 42 minutes. It follows the mushers through a full season, from training and preparation to the Iditarod itself.
Who made Ice Cowboys?
Maverix produced the series, directed by Finn-Erik Rognan. The same team made the documentary film Wild Life – The Lance Mackey Story, which follows Mackey even more closely.
What is the Iditarod?
The Iditarod is a sled dog race of about 1,600 kilometers through the Alaskan wilderness, from Anchorage to Nome. The fastest teams take just over eight days. The race honors, among others, the Norwegian Leonhard Seppala, who in 1925 helped carry life-saving medicine to Nome during a diphtheria epidemic.
