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Human: Reindeer vs Humans
Anchorage's annual Fur Rendezvous festival started a new tradition this year - the Running of the Reindeer. Kasey-Dee Gardner and Jorge Ribas find out if man outran beast.
Added: Mar 4, 2008
Views: 5827 Views
Runtime: 01:36
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