Author: Jim

  This is a word that I include in all of my presentations to classes throughout the country. It is an integral part of this

The dogs have long been considered the “real athletes” of the Iditarod and the focus of my students year in and year out. Every year

  After the news of yesterday, I received an outpouring of messages, well wishes, videos and support from teachers, students, mushers and fans across the

I think it’s safe to say that we all have experienced disappointment at some point in our lives, whether it was something that didn’t turn

This year, being the 50th running of the Iditarod in itself has a very special meaning. It honors the dream Joe Redington Sr. had of

  The 50th running of the Iditarod is finally upon us. The mushers have all left the chute on Willow Lake, heading 1000 miles across

  There is nothing quite like the feel of the chute on race day. The atmosphere at 4th and D Street in downtown Anchorage is

  Friday started with a talk from some important people in the Iditarod organization. Rob Urbach, CEO of the Iditarod, started things off and spoke

Today is a day that I will not soon forget. I got to meet the 2022 Winter Education Conference attendees, I spent a lot of

Spencer Pape has been volunteering with Iditarod for 13 years now. As the lead member of the Iditarod Trail breaker team, he has the first