As we comprehend the news of Brent Sass scratching at Eagle Island for health reasons, twelve teams have departed Eagle Island (mile 592) for Kaltag (mile 652). Front runners – Redington, Diehl, Kaiser, Holmes, Maixner, Porsild and Failor are all moving at more than 8 mph. These colder temperatures and light winds are favorable for the …
Eddie Burke, Jr. shipped ice out to checkpoints to melt for water instead of snow. Ice is more dense than snow and quicker to convert to the quantity of water needed for feeding dogs.
While there’s an intense race up ahead on the Yukon River and the back of the pack teams are enjoying life in the ghost town of Iditarod, Gregg Vitello has departed Ophir and has about 50 miles left to Iditarod. The middle of the pack is sitting in or heading to Shageluk at mile 487 …
Siri Raitto has captured another classic full team profile, this one is of Jed Stephensen Leaving McGrath.
Jessie Holmes arrived in the Yukon Community of Anvik early Friday morning at 04:03. He intends to take his 8-hour Yukon rest while enjoying a five-course gourmet meal prepared by Marx Bros Café’s Executive Chef, jack Amon. The first to the Yukon award has been presented since 1983 at either Ruby on the Northern route …
Without question, there is a race within this race and it’s a tight one right now – Rookie of the Year. Rookies Eddie Burke, Jr. and Hunter Keefe are both within the top ten as they head to Iditarod checkpoint. These fellows have strong dogs teams and are enjoying the race. They are thrilled to …
Three sled dogs share an Island of Straw at McGrath Checkpoint. Rookie Bridgett Watkins arrives in Takotna where she’ll take her 24-hour layover. Snow depth in Takotna measured by the height of a vehicle of unknown make and model.
Wade Marrs arrived in the half-way checkpoint of Iditarod at 01:12 on Thursday. Being the first musher to reach the checkpoint, Wade receives the GCI Dorothy G. Page Halfway Award. Wade has the choice of $3,000 in gold nuggets or a smartphone with a free year of GCI service. His name will be inscribed on …
All eyes are on Nicolas Petit. He completed his layover in Nikolai and took the trail at 07:47 on Wednesday morning. What’s his plan? Where will he rest? One thing about Nic, he says he doesn’t have a plan. If he had a plan, he’d only change it anyway so he’s decided the best plan …
David Poyzer of the Insider crew has provided us with some stunning photos from Rainy Pass and Rohn. Enjoy these and his other photos in the Iditarod Photo Gallery. Twenty four planes are sitting on Puntilla Lake, some for spectators and some IAF planes to transport Iditarod personnel. This is one for the Stephensen …
