Rescuing a neglected Siberian husky with whom she forges a deep bond, Rosalie finds herself immersed in rural Wisconsin's competitive dogsled racing circles, where she learns the sport's tragic ties to the losses of Siberia's husky-loving Chukchi culture.

Little Willie hopes to pay the back taxes on his grandfather's farm with the purse from a dog sled race he enters.

Sled dogs must love to run. Sled dogs must be strong. Sled dogs must obey commands. Sled dogs must get along with teammates. Puppy Yukon is the only girl in her litter, and she's got high energy. Could she be a leader in the sled dog team? Trainer Roberta works with the puppies. Yukon is faster and smarter than her brothers. Roberta thinks Yukon can help lead the team! Yukon continues to train with her team for two long years. Is she finally ready...

Painter and Ugly, two sled dogs who are inseparable best friends, are put on different teams for the Junior Iditarod, but they manage to find their way back to one another for the big race.