{"id":1620,"date":"2025-02-10T12:11:14","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T11:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogsledman.com\/wordpress\/?page_id=1620"},"modified":"2025-02-10T16:08:47","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T15:08:47","slug":"about-us-en","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dogsledman.com\/wordpress\/en\/about-us-en\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-sm-offset-3&#8243;]<div id=\"sc_title_815540815\"\r\n\t\tclass=\"sc_title sc_title_default\"><h6 class=\"sc_item_subtitle sc_title_subtitle sc_align_center sc_item_title_style_default\">``The Original``<\/h6><h1 class=\"sc_item_title sc_title_title sc_align_center sc_item_title_style_default sc_item_title_tag\">Dog Sled Man<\/h1><\/div><!-- \/.sc_title -->[vc_empty_space hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1492070990925{margin-top: 0.3rem !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">DogSledMan has been organizing exciting tours for groups and<br \/>\nfamilies, as well as spectacular events (team building and incentives)<br \/>\nrelated to the sport of sled dog racing in the Aosta Valley since 1996.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space alter_height=&#8221;medium&#8221; 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css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1492071743492{margin-top: 0.3rem !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]DogSledMan Since 1996 \u2013 Aosta Valley<br \/>\nA passion for the world of racing, a deep love for sled dogs, and an innate desire for adventure&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Fabrizio Lovati, after successfully completing the master instructor course, founded the <strong>Grandes Jorasses Sleddog School<\/strong> in Courmayeur (AO). Through his school, he introduced many enthusiasts to the world of sled dog racing, helping them become mushers and training magnificent huskies to pull sleds.<\/p>\n<p>Over time, the Sleddog School opened its doors to beginners as well, allowing Fabrizio to share the thrill of driving a sled pulled by his huskies with tourists from all over the world who come to visit him in Courmayeur (AO).<br \/>\nCrowning his career, Fabrizio has also expanded his activities with a well-equipped fleet of winter vehicles, providing support for image and advertising services to those looking to capture the breathtaking beauty of the Aosta Valley&#8217;s natural landscapes.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space alter_height=&#8221;medium&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1609175361643{margin-top: 1.85rem !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1447&#8243; img_size=&#8221;1200&#215;400&#8243;][vc_empty_space hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1446&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_empty_space hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;]<div id=\"sc_title_39634570\"\r\n\t\tclass=\"sc_title sc_title_default\"><h3 class=\"sc_item_title sc_title_title sc_align_left sc_item_title_style_default\">WHO IS FABRIZIO LOVATI<\/h3><\/div><!-- \/.sc_title -->[vc_empty_space hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Born in Milan but raised in Courmayeur, Fabrizio Lovati discovered and fell in love with the world of sled dog racing at just 13 years old, thanks to a neighbor who introduced him to this almost unknown sport in Italy at the time. His passion was immediate, driving him to compete season after season in national and then international races, achieving increasingly significant milestones.<br \/>\nSince 1990, Fabrizio has participated in over 100 competitions as an athlete for the Italian national team in mid- and long-distance categories. His impressive sports career includes:<\/p>\n<p>4x ALPIROD \u2013 The 1000 km Alpine race<br \/>\n3x IDITAROD \u2013 &#8220;The Last Great Race&#8221; in Alaska (1800 km)<br \/>\n4x PIRENA \u2013 400 km across the Pyrenees<br \/>\n3x ALPIRUSH \u2013 French Long-Distance Championship (Champion in<br \/>\n2001)<br \/>\n1x YUKON QUEST \u2013 Alaska<br \/>\n1x FINNMARKSL\u00d8PET 1000 \u2013 Norway<br \/>\n1x FEMUNDL\u00d8PET 400 \u2013 Norway<br \/>\n2x GRANDE ODYSS\u00c9E \u2013 France<br \/>\n2x LEKKAROD \u2013 France<br \/>\n\u2026 and many more.<\/p>\n<p>Fabrizio is also the only Italian to hold a Guinness World Record for reaching three 4,000-meter peaks with sled dogs.<br \/>\nHis vast experience makes DogSledMan a benchmark for professionalism, skill, and expertise. Above all, safety and respect for the dogs are the core values of the center.<br \/>\nIf you\u2019d like to read his full story, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fabriziolovati.it\">www.fabriziolovati.it<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space alter_height=&#8221;medium&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_empty_space alter_height=&#8221;medium&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1349&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_empty_space alter_height=&#8221;medium&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1348&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_empty_space alter_height=&#8221;medium&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1295&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_empty_space alter_height=&#8221;medium&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1345&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space alter_height=&#8221;medium&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;]<div id=\"sc_title_1421679835\"\r\n\t\tclass=\"sc_title sc_title_default\"><h6 class=\"sc_item_subtitle sc_title_subtitle sc_align_center sc_item_title_style_default\">The school<\/h6><h3 class=\"sc_item_title sc_title_title sc_align_center sc_item_title_style_default\">MUSHER\u2019S SCHOOL<\/h3><\/div><!-- \/.sc_title -->[vc_empty_space alter_height=&#8221;medium&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]This sport has allowed Fabrizio to travel the world with his sled dogs, enriching his portfolio of experiences. Finland, Sweden, Norway, Spain, France, Patagonia, Montana, Alaska, and Canada\u2014these are just some of the places that have contributed to Fabrizio\u2019s professional growth. Upon returning to Italy, he applied his newfound knowledge to establish the first recognized Sleddog School.<\/p>\n<p>Fabrizio Lovati\u2019s Sleddog Center is supported by a team of veterinarians from ENVA (Ecole Nationale V\u00e9t\u00e9rinaire d&#8217;Alfort) under the supervision of Professor Grandjean.<\/p>\n<p>Since June 2000, the Racing &amp; Training Center has also collaborated with the Veterinary University of Milan, particularly with their Center for Studies and Sports.<\/p>\n<p>Fabrizio&#8217;s sled dog team is closely monitored by veterinarians throughout the year, not only during competitions but also to ensure their health and proper nutrition according to the varying demands of each season. 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