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Iditarod’s Education Department ran a service learning project for interested schools. The project, “Blankets for Dogs”, invited schools to supplement the supplies at checkpoints by making and sending blankets to be used in checkpoints. More than 1300 blankets were sent to Iditarod during January and February. The fleece blankets were shipped out to checkpoints with the …
View the 2014 Spring e-Runner (PDF) Publication View the 2014 Spring eRunner as a magazine. Read the e-Runner as an online magazine. Once you have opened the magazine, use the arrow key to turn pages. Increase or decrease the size of the magazine for a better view. It takes some practice, but you might enjoy …
A celebration of life will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, at Iditarod Headquarters. (2100 Knik-Goose Bay Road, Wasilla) Please bring a dish to pass at this pot luck event. Joe Delia, longtime Iditarod ‘family” member passed away on May 1. Joe’s home served as Skwentna Checkpoint since the beginning of …
From time to time, Iditarod recognizes individuals who have demonstrated dedication and service to the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. At the end of the 2014 Idtiarod, two individuals, Colleen Easley and Greg Bill, were recognized for their years of service and dedication to the race. Colleen and Greg received The Herbie Nayokpuk “Spirit of …
by Terrie Hanke Iditarod has many legendary figures. Most have stood on sled runners and coached dog teams from Fourth Avenue in Anchorage to Front Street in Nome. Joe Delia has never run a dog team in the Last Great Race but his contributions to the race were instrumental in the establishment and success of …
Joe Delia came to Alaska at the age of seventeen, about sixty-five years ago. Within a short time, he chose a high bank of the Skwentna River to homestead. He’s a legend as a woodsman and trapper. Besides living with the land, Joe has manned the Skwentna Post Office as postmaster since 1948. Joe has …
Reminder: Today, Tuesday, April 29, 2014, is the last day to request being on the ballot for the election of Iditarod Trail Committee Board of Directors. Two board seats will be filled in this year’s election: One (1) At Large seat and one (1) Nome seat. If you are interested in being on the ballot …
As I panted along on my early-spring run today, I contemplated the following: “Wow, I’m REALLY out of shape. How is it possible that I could be so out of shape after spending all winter running dogs?” There’s a common misconception out there that mushers just stand on the sled runners and enjoy the trip …
Click here to view a PDF Press Release listing the winners of the 2014 Winter Raffle. PRIZE# WINNER/TICKET # PRIZE DONATED BY 1 John Kruse Taylorsville, UT Ticket # 3837 2014 Dodge Ram 4×4 Quad Cab, you pick color & options, or a similarly priced …
Meet Philip Walters, a band instructor in the Anchorage School District. Philip plans on running the Iditarod. Why I Compare My Middle School Band Students to My Sled Dogs by Philip Walters As a public middle school band teacher, there are few things I enjoy more than a fun and energetic rehearsal, the type of …
