Author: Erin McLarnon (44 posts)


2013 IditaRider Musher Auction UPDATE #3:

Kristy Berington’s sled SOLD today with a locked bid!  Don’t miss your opportunity to be an IditaRider for the first 11 miles of the Ceremonial Start in Anchorage!

2013 Idita-Rider Musher Auction Update #2 – Aliy Zirkle & Martin Buser’s “Ride” has been SOLD!

Aliy Zirkle and Martin Buser’s ride in their sled has SOLD for the maximum of $7,500.  You best get “mushing” if you want to take part in this exciting auction. Aliy’s “ride” was purchased by Horizon Lines. Got to:  http://www.iditarodauction.com/      

2013 Idita-Rider Musher Auction UPDATE – DeeDee Jonrowe’s Sled SOLD in first minute of auction!

DeeDee Jonrowe’s sled has been purchased by a locked bid within a minute of the auction opening. We are expecting more to be locked before the end of the day, so folks need to grab their sled while it is still sitting out there available. Go to:  http://www.iditarodauction.com/  

Idita-Rider Musher Auction is NOW OPEN for Bidding!

Get Ready…Get Set…BID!!! The 2013 Idita-Rider Musher Auction is NOW OPEN for your bids! http://www.iditarodauction.com/ Can you imagine having this much FUN riding in an Iditarod Musher’s Sled for the first 11-miles of the CeremonialStart in Anchorage, Alaska on March 2, 2013 while at the same time helping to support The Last Great Race on …

2012 Iditarod Summer Raffle Winners

Congratulations to the 2012 Iditarod Summer Raffle Winners and a HUGE Thank You to ALL who purchased tickets to help support the 2013 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Prize # Winner / Ticket# Prize Donated By 1 William Hyatt, Wasilla, AK #1559 2012 Dodge RAM 4×4 Pickup Anchorage Chrysler Dodge Jeep – $39,000 2 Russell …

Iditarod Mushers Meet & Greet at the Alaska State Fair

 The Iditarod Trail Committee is proud to be a part of the Alaska State Fair’s Meet & Greet Alaska’s Iditarod Legends on Saturday September 1st, 2012. The event will take place at the Borealis Plaza Tent (next to the Borealis Theater) from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. 2004 Iditarod Champion Mitch Seavey will be joined …

2013 Idita-Rider Musher Auction Coming Soon!

Bidding starts November 1!  Click HERE to see the full Press Release.  

2012 Volunteer Edition e-Runner Available Online NOW!

Check out the newest 18 page e-Runner dedicated to our volunteers!  This edition is full of stories and photos submitted by Iditarod Volunteers.  In 2012 there were approximately 1,200 volunteers representing 21 states and 4 countries donating over 35,000 hours of time!  Amazing! CLICK HERE for the 2012 Volunteer Edition e-Runner

2012 IDITAROD PRESS RELEASE – MUSHER MATT GIBLIN DISQUALIFIED

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Nordman, Race Director/Race Marshal Voice: 907-360-1814 mark.nordman@iditarod.com     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2012 IDITAROD MUSHER MATT GIBLIN DISQUALIFIED MUSHER FOUND TO HAVE VIOLATED RULE 30: USE OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL   Wasilla, Alaska – July 5, 2012 – Veteran musher, Matt Giblin has been disqualified from the 2012 Iditarod Trail …

2013 IDITAROD MUSHER SIGN-UPS DRAWS 54 MUSHERS ON FIRST DAY!

Wasilla, Alaska – Saturday, June 30, 2012 –  The 2013 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race sign-ups began at 9:00 AM AK Time at the Iditarod Trail Committee Headquarters in Wasilla.  By the end of the first draw deadline at 3:00 PM, 54 mushers had signed up, which included 9 rookies. Current Iditarod Champion Dallas Seavey, …