For me Iditarod starts with the Junior Iditarod on the last weekend of February. The juniors are the future of The Last Great Race. Their starting banner is located on Knik Lake. It’s within shouting distance of the Redington Homestead. It’s a great way to annually remember Joe Redington, his work in founding the race …

Doors opened for the Finisher’s Banquet of Iditarod XLI at 1500, (actually now that the race is over we can go back to civilian time 3:00 pm). Folks filed in, claimed what they hoped would be a good seat then anticipated an outstanding dinner served by the Millennium of Anchorage. Mushers, fans, family and friends …

Hi Boys and Girls, Now that the race is over- what’s next??? Many of you will be busy writing the musher you followed in the race. I know you are really excited about doing that and many of you are hoping for a return letter and maybe even some goodies.  I thought this would be …

                                      Hi Boys and Girls, Last night was the awards banquet in Nome.  It was held at the Nome Recreation Center. The banquet is to congratulate all the finishers of this years race.  There are also awards …

Hi Boys and Girls Top of the day to you!  Hope every one is having a Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Well the last 4 mushers are in.  Congratulations to all the finishers.  Today’s pic from Jeff Schultz is of Christine Roalofs being presented the Red Lantern Award when she arrived in Nome. Now for todays …

With a stiff wind at his back, Mikhail Telpin and eleven Chukchi huskies made the burled arch.  Wind driven snow was swirling down the street and around the chute. The Chukchi stopped a few feet short of the burled arch but in order to finish, the nose of the lead dog must cross under the …

Hi Boys and Girls Good Evening.  Well the race is winding down.  There are 4 teams out on the trail.  Cindy Gallea has passed through Safety and should be in Nome soon.  The last three teams are in White Mountain taking their 8 hour mandatory rest.  Bob Chlupack made up some time and is only …

Hi Boys and Girls, In my morning update I gave a question of the day that I thought I’d answer in another post.  The question was “What is the Red Lantern Award and who is it given to?”  I sure thought that was going to be an easy answer.  I looked it up to make …

As for the trip along the coast from Unalakleet, Angie said the wind at Golovin was enough to knock you over. A big gust would come along and I’d nearly get taken out sideways – WHAM! The dogs are lower to the ground they’re not affected as much but it takes good leaders to keep …

Hi Boys and Girls I hope you are still watching the back of the pack.  I have been reading The Eye on the Trail reports by Terrie Hanke.  She’s been traveling with the back of the pack and reporting their stories.  It’s so much fun to read.  This morning I read that Travis Beals really …