Dakota Schlosser heads to the start of Iditarod XXXIX

Clear and cool, no wind, twenty-three degrees – it was absolutely perfect for the start of the Jr. Iditarod.  The race start was moved from the traditional location on Knik Lake out to the Willow Community Center in search of snow.  While not an abundance, there was adequate snow.  When it came time to move to the starting line, Handlers led the dogs, the musher rode the brake and a snow machine attached to the rear of the sled kept everything under control.