Author: Terrie Hanke

The White Mountain IX are to be congratulated not for surviving a harrowing storm run but for their patience and wisdom in sitting down during

Jessie Royer painted the most vivid picture of the conditions she experienced after leaving White Mountain in route to Nome on Wednesday March 18th.  Royer

Josi (Thyr) Shelly claimed 16th place with 9 dogs in harness on March 19th.  Her northern route run time was 10 days, 17 hours and

Rookie Jessie Terry of Sioux Lookout, Ontario mushed to the arch in 14th place on March 19th at 03:36.  The rookie with the best time

Rounding out the top five for 2026 is Wade Marrs.  Wade completed the race with 6 dogs in harness with a time of 9 days,

Jessie Holmes captured his second Iditarod victory on the evening of March 17th with leaders Polar and Zeus.  Travis Beals, Jeff Deeter and Paige Drobny

As the Iditarod Nation awaits the crowning of the 2026 Iditarod champion, all eyes are on Jessie Holmes.  He’s made it through the infamous Blow

Jessie Holmes departed Elim after a 3 hour rest.  Then 6 hours and 44 minutes later  at 03:10, he was the first musher to sign

Grayson Bruton and Jody Potts-Joseph departed Nulato at 05:05 and 05:37 respectively on Monday morning.  Each had 10 dogs on their line.  With their departure,

Siri Raitto captured the action in Galena over the weekend.  Notice the details.  Enjoy the story she shares through her photos.