Libby Here! Yesterday I told you about the GPS Tracker. I thought you’d like to see a few more pictures of the trackers because they are so cool! As I told you yesterday, the trackers are attached to the sleds. They have to be secured carefully so they don’t fall off when the dogs pull …
Libby Here! When I woke up this morning I got to thinking about the start of the race! Suddenly, I found myself spinning and spinning and spinning around so fast that it looked like I would catch my tail! I was spinning fast because I got to thinking about the race starting soon! I can’t …
Libby Here! I told you about the important detail of making sure the dogs of the Iditarod are healthy. Just like mushers and veterinarians take good care of the dogs, I know you take good care of your own pets. Here are some things to think about….. 1. Make sure you take your pet to …
Libby here! One thing that really makes me spin, spin, spin in circles like I’m chasing my tail is knowing that the dogs in the Iditarod are some of the best cared for dogs in the world! Even before the race starts, these dogs have to go and see their veterinarian. These dogs have to …
Libby Here! It’s happening! It’s happening! I’m spinning and spinning in a circle so fast it looks like I’ll catch my tail! What’s happening? The Jr. Iditarod! That’s what! Each year on the weekend before the start of the Iditarod, the Jr. Iditarod is held. This year, the race starts on February 23. The Jr. …
Libby Here! Did you ever wonder what mushers say in order to get their dogs to go one direction or another? To go right, a musher says, ‘Gee!” To go left, a musher says, “Haw!” Dogs have to listen and follow the directions because there are no ropes connecting the dogs to the musher! A …
Libby here! I don’t know if you know this, but the Iditarod just wouldn’t happen if it weren’t for all of the volunteers who help with the race. Each year, lots and lots and lots of people sign up to be volunteers and help with the race. There are all kinds of jobs that people …
Libby here! I’m so happy because today is Valentines Day! When I’m happy, I spin in a circle around and around, like I’m chasing my tail. I am not chasing my tail. I’m dancing! Today I am dancing because when it is Valentines Day, it makes me think about all of the things that I …
Libby here! Before too many days go by, we should talk about winners. The person who wins an Iditarod is called a champion. The person who won the Iditarod last year is Dallas Seavey. Dallas Seavey is the 2012 Iditarod Champion. When I think about that, I spin and spin and spin in a circle …
Libby Here! Oh students! I’ve been spinning in circles with excitement because the 2014 Iditarod is just around the corner! I can’t wait! I can’t wait! I can’t wait! It’s always so much fun to watch the mushers standing behind the sled and a team of smart and athletic huskies pulling and running! I spin …
