Author: Kelly Villar

Tails from the Trail Today we hear from Cindy Gallea about her special dog Orchid.  Cindy is not mushing this year however she has run

Tails from the Trail   Nikolai was busy and quite chilly this morning.  It was -30 degrees and the sun was shining brightly across the

Tails from the Trail After a beautiful flight over the Alaskan Range, getting spectacular views of Mount Denali, I have landed in Nikolai.  Nikolai is

Tails from the Trail Snow was falling, the temperature was perfect, and the sounds of dogs barking and howling filled the air. The stage was

Tails from the Trail Today was the Ceremonial Start of the 2020 Iditarod in downtown Anchorage. I arrived in downtown several hours before the start

Tails from the Trail- IDITAROD! D is for Determination According to Sanka W. Dog, determination is “A strong will or desire to complete or accomplish a

Tails from the Trail Tonight was the mushers meet and greet and banquet.  It was an exciting night for both the mushers and their fans. 

Tails from the Trail Vet Checks Today was vet check day.   The health of every dog in the Iditarod is of utmost importance.  There are

Tails from the Trail O is for.. Optimism Optimism according to Sanka W. Dog is “Hopefulness and confidence about the future.  The belief that good

Tails from the Trail Junior Iditarod 2020 concluded last night and it was a great race.  Amazing weather on Saturday turned to a winter wonderland