Author: Diane Johnson (353 posts)


Summer Camp June 23 – July 2

Summer Camp Teacher Conference Event runs from June 23 – July 2 This is a basic guideline and is subject to change at a moment’s notice to bring the best camp experience possible to our attendees.  This guideline outlines a schedule for the summer camp event.  Please note, additional information about speakers and other details …

Summer Raffle Tickets Available! Call Now: 800.545.6874

  The countdown to our drawing has begun and time is running out to purchase a Summer Raffle Ticket.  It’s important you call right away and make your purchase.  We often sell out of tickets around the start of the State Fair.  If you are waiting to get your ticket until fair week or when …

Listen to Iditarod’s Hobo Jim Sing the ‘Iditarod Trail Song’

Each year, ‘The Iditarod Trail Song’ is sung in classrooms around the world. Watch this performance and listen to students in Maryland sing this song at their school program.  2018 – Spring  (with Hobo Jim granting permission)  Here’s the words to the chant that the students recite prior to singing. In the land of the midnight sun, …

Messages to Finney

The Teacher on Trail program is 20 Years old! The program was created by “Finney” in 1998.  She was the first Teacher on the Trail.   Members of the Teacher on the Trail Alumni are sharing out some messages to Finney…  List to the messages and get to know the alumni. Herb Brambley, 2010 Iditarod Teacher …

The Alaska Aviation Museum Hosts a Four-Author Book Signing on on February 28

Alaska pioneers, Iditarod dog mushing, photography, starting and running an airline are the topics of special book signing featuring Alaska books from four different sources Feb. 28th. “This is an exceptional chance to meet and talk to real Alaskan authors and book publishers,” said Lael Morgan with Epicenter Press. On hand to sign and sell …

Conference for Educators- Feb. 27 – March 2 – Anchorage Schedule

Iditarod Teaching and Learning Conference-  February 27– March 2 Monday:  February 26, 2018:  Pre Conference Social courtesy our Education Sponsor, ExxonMobil, 7:00 PM,  , Anchorage  Plan on arriving in Alaska in time to join us for this event.  We’ll be stepping on the runners of the sled together at this meet and  greet.  We will  …

IAF Finalizes Details for the 2018 Iditarod

The Iditarod Air Force is a team of volunteer pilots who support “the Lasts Great Race on Earth®” from Anchorage to Nome.  The 30 some volunteer pilots collectively bring more than 743 years and 420,000 hours of flying experience to the table. These credentials speak highly of a dedicated group of pilots that are about to …

2019 Videos from Applicants

Click Here to View the Application Video by Mr. Hickox   View the Application Video by Mr. Braymer below.   View the Application Video by Tammy Drudy below.     Click Here to View the Application Video by Teresa  Campbell   Application Video by Katie Kunze – view below.  

Download, Print, and Use These Maps with Students.

Map Resources for Your Classroom Iditarod Trail Map This  Iditarod Trail map, both the northern and southern route map, can be downloaded and printed out.  Maps for northern and southern routes Maps for the northern and southern trails along with trail descriptions can be found at this link. Map of Alaska or Other States. Choose …

Joseph Redington Jr. Named 2018 Honorary Musher

On Oct. 6, 2017, the Iditarod Trail Committee board of directors unanimously selected Joseph (Joee) Redington Jr. as the 2018 Honorary Musher. Joee passed away in Fairbanks on Aug. 14, 2017, at the age of 74. He was the oldest son of Joe Redington Sr., the “Father of the Iditarod.” Board President Andy Baker contacted …