Here are a few more pictures of the Ceremonial Start. This first one shot of Michelle Philips going down the gangline is what it is all about: Spending time with your 16 best friends for the next 10 days. Have a good run Michelle, and enjoy!
Waiting patiently.
Ready to charge down the trail
Commemorative Statue right next to the Starting Chute
Jeff King. Might he capture his 5th Championship? He sure is going to try
Monica Zappa. Colourful team!
Tim Osmar riding Monica´s tag sled., I wonder if he wishes he would be the one going to Nome?
Yukon Quest Champion Allen Moore
LONG time Iditarod Supporter!
Been dedicated to Iditarod for decades!
Robert Sorlie. He is not here to fool around. He is here to win. Top 3 pick!
Calm cool collected. Aaron Burmeister. Wanting to better his top 4 finish of 2012.
Race Marshal Mark Nordman. One of a kind!
Rick Casillo back after taking a break since 2008.
