Being tasked with finding a “flashback photo” from my experience as being the 2019 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail™ proved to be more challenging than anticipated. However, at the same time, it was awesome being able to revisit and reimagine the many unforgettable moments that I had. From the second I began my application process …
For Iditarod fans everywhere, the first Saturday of March always carries with it a feeling of excitement and joy because it traditionally denotes the unofficial start of the Last Great Race on Earth®. It is certainly evident that the COVID-19 Pandemic has significantly impacted society and the world in a multitude of ways, and the …
“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta As the 2019 Iditarod Summer Camp for Educators is about to begin, my role as the Teacher on the Trail™ is coming to an end. My experience on the trail and teaching with the Iditarod has been amazing and extraordinary! …
If you’ve ever looked at the race standings or race archives, I’m sure you quickly noticed that the Iditarod uses Military Time. Whereas many people typically use a 12-hour standard time system in which “a.m.” and “p.m.” differentiate the morning from afternoon/evening, Military Time is based on a 24-hour recording system. One of the primary …
It is bittersweet to say that it is time to go home and I’ll soon be “Shipping Up to Boston” (a Dropkick Murphys reference). My time and experience in Alaska has been unreal! I have already been asked the question many times: What was your favorite part of the trip? I believe I’ve given a …
This evening, many of the Iditarod volunteers gathered together and enjoyed a potluck-style dinner to celebrate another successful race year. Volunteers- comms, logistics, IAF pilots, veterinarians, trail guards, dog handlers, teachers, and more- sat and shared trail-tales that made you laugh, smile, and wish to be back on the trail. Pete Kaiser, 2019 Iditarod Champion, …
With the 2019 Iditarod being officially over, the countdown to the 2020 Iditarod has already begun. You’ll notice the countdown timer on the Iditarod homepage is currently leading us to the start of next year’s race. If you’re looking for a fun and artistic activity, have your students design their own personalized 2020 Iditarod-themed calendar. …
At 1:51 this afternoon, Victoria Hardwick crossed the finish line in Nome, AK, and earned herself the honorable Red Lantern Award. The Red Lantern is given to the last musher who crosses the finish line and completes the Iditarod. Victoria, an Iditarod rookie, was the 39th musher to successfully travel the approximate 1,000 mile southern …
This evening was the Iditarod XLVII Awards Banquet at the Nome Recreation center. The intent of this event is to recognize the current finishers of the 2019 Iditarod and also to award several of them for various accomplishments while being on the trail. You must remember that the race is not over until the last …
It’s been a blast being able to see mushers arrive under the Burled Arch in Nome. If you’ve been accessing Iditarod Insider to watch the mushers reach the finish line, after seeing them spend some time celebrating, you may have noticed that a race official has requested them to “come on over” to the sled …
