Hi Boys and Girls, Have you ever thought about being a musher and running a team? Maybe running a team while you’re in High School? There are 11 young mushers this year who are doing just that. The Junior Iditarod was run this past weekend. The Junior Iditarod was the first long distance race for …
Honorary Musher Hi Boys and Girls, Are you getting excited yet? In one week, the Ceremonial Start will be happening. Can you believe it? I can’t wait to be there and interview some of the dogs, and their humans, that will be racing this year. The first musher to leave the start line will be …
Hi Boys and Girls, Guess what? This year, I’m in Alaska for the race! I am so excited. I can’t wait to share my adventure with you. My human and I were packing our bags for the trip. I started wondering how the mushers pack everything they need for the 1000 mile race. My human …
Hi Boys and Girls, Did you know that there are two routes used for the Iditarod trail- the Northern Route and the Southern Route. The Northern Route is run during even numbered years and the Southern Route during odd numbered years. In the early years of the race, only what is now called the Northern …
Hi Boys and Girls, Can you believe that the Iditarod Start is only 2 weeks away? While everyone is very busy getting ready, there are two special teachers packing their suitcases for a great adventure. They were selected as finalists for the 2019 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail ™ (TOTT™) position. They will be in …
Hi Boys and Girls, A couple of days ago, my human told me that I was going to go to the veterinarian for a check up. I couldn’t understand that. I have been feeling great. Why did I need to go for a check up. My human told me that sometimes you need to go …
Hey Boys and Girls, It’s summer!!!! Time for playing, swimming, extra sleeping, maybe camp, lots of fun and adventures! I love adventure. There’s always something new to learn and see. Have you gone on an adventure this summer? A group of teachers went on an adventure this summer. They packed up there suitcases and went …
Hi Boys and Girls, I have exciting news! The Teacher on the Trail™ for 2018 is Heidi Sloan. Heidi is a 5th grade teacher in Virginia . She was selected after a fun week in Alaska, interviewing, presenting lessons, and participating in many race week activities. I recently interviewed Heidi about her experience and about …
Hi Boys and Girls, Well this old dog learned a new thing. First I’m sorry for giving out wrong information. This is what happened and what I learned. When watching the Rookie of the Year position and then who won, I forgot something really important. The award is given to the Rookie who is the …
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 given out. This years awards are: PenAir Spirit of Alaska Award– Presented to the first musher to Ruby. The …
