Hello friends, Have you ever wondered if you could be an Iditarod racer? YES! However, you can’t just sign up and run, you need to qualify. Rule 1 in the 2022 Official Rules describes what a musher needs to do to qualify for the Iditarod. First, you need to be at least 18 years old …
Hello friends, No dog can become a K9 Journalist without reading a LOT of books. Many mushers began their Iditarod journey after reading a book by Gary Paulsen or Jack London. A few mushers have even written their own books. Want to know more? Check out the Iditarod Library for lists of books for all ages. …
Hello friends, It’s almost time for the 2022 Iditarod and mushers are working hard to get ready. At this writing, 52 teams are signed up (11 teams have withdrawn). Some old favorites are coming back and there are 13 Rookies. A rule change for the 50th race is that “only mushers starting the Iditarod for …
Hello friends, Teachers – yes, I’m talking to you – have you ever dreamed about coming to Alaska to experience the Iditarod first hand? You can make this a reality by attending the 2022 Winter Educators Conference. Jane Holmes, our human Education Chairperson, has set up a great 2022 Conference schedule. Not only will there …
Meet Your K9 Reporters Hello friends! The dog days of summer are behind us, and we look forward to the new school year. The K9 reporters and their human Iditarod Education partners are well rested and excited to be back. K9 reporter Sled Dog Ed is back on the education trail this year for the …
In 2013 I had the honor to be the Iditarod Teacher on the Trail. I had been using the Iditarod as a teaching tool for many years and, after encouragement from insisting parents, I applied for the position. It changed my life. My task this year was to come up with a story about my …
Hello friends, It’s always sad to report the end of another Iditarod. However, we are happy for Victoria Hardwick, the winner of the Red Lantern Award. What does that mean? It means she had the courage and perseverance to not give up. It wasn’t easy, her sled met a tree on the Happy River Steps …
Hello friends, Almost everyone has crossed the finish line including our first Rookie. (Being a rookie means this is their first Iditarod.) This year’s Rookie of the Year is Chad Stoddard who is from Anchorage, Alaska. Working with dogs is in his blood as his great grandfather delivered mail around the time of the 1925 …
Hello friends, It’s not over. Most teams have finished, but at this writing there are still 15 teams on the trail. Some mushers are in the Iditarod for the win, they work and train all year for the opportunity of being the Iditarod Champion. Many more mushers are in the race for the adventure and …
Hello friends, It’s official! Dallas Seavey has won the 2021 Iditarod. He came in to Deshka Landing around 5:00 AM Alaska Time with 10 dogs in harness. Congratulations Dallas. He was followed a few hours later by Aaron Burmeister, then Brent Sass. All mushers looked tired, and the K9s looked like they could run another …
