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Urban Mushing Brings Sled Dog Racing to SoCal

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California is known for plenty of outdoor activities, from beach volleyball to mountain climbing and cycling. But dog mushing? Urban Mushing -- a snow-free version of traditional dog sledding -- is now finding followers in Southern California. KPCC producer Mary Plummer grew up dog mushing in Alaska. She investigates how her old pastime holds up in her adopted state.

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