The fire siren sounded shortly after mid-night on March 15th announcing the arrival of Matthew Failor. Matthew is new to the top ten with this 8th place finish in 9 days 9 hours and 20 minutes. He took the trail with the goal of a top ten finish and was exceptionally happy in the chute …
Before diving into all the activity on Front Street in Nome, there is news from the back of the pack. Eric Kelly is the fourth musher to scratch from Iditarod 2023. Kelly decided to scratch in Shaktoolik saying it was the best decision for his dogs. Eric had 10 dogs in harness when he scratched, …
It’s taken fifty-one races for the Joe Redington Trophy to come home to the Redington family. Today, Ryan Redington, age 40, accomplished what he’s been dreaming about since his childhood. Likely his father Raymie has been dreaming of doing just that since the inception of the race. Perhaps the late Joe, Sr and Raymie’s brother …
Gourmet Chef Ryan Redington is observed by school children as he prepares a meal for his dogs. Checkpoint volunteer in Koyuk wears bunny boots and beaver mitts while working in Koyuk.
Earlier this week the Burled Arch was moved to Front Street in preparation for the finish of the 51st Iditarod. Leaders are out of White Mountain heading back to the Bering Sea Coast and eventually Front Street. The distance is 77 miles but what lies within those 77 miles has altered the outcome of many …
Ryan Redington is the first musher to reach White Mountain during Iditarod 2023. He will receive the Achieve More Award presented by Northrim Bank. The award was first presented in 2018. Redington will receive a check for $2,500 and his name will be added to a special trophy that resides at Iditarod Headquarters. Northrim President …
No more than three (3) sleds can be used by a musher during the race after the re-start. No more that two (2) sleds can be shipped beyond the restart. (Rule 15 of the Official Race Rules) The wind chargers stand like sentinels near the village of Unalakleet. The turbines suppliment diesel generated …
There are three teams running at the back of the pack and three teams grouped at the front of the pack. Eric Kelly and Jed Stephensen are sticking together in the back even tighter than Ryan Redington and Peter Kaiser up front. Jason Mackey is the third team in the back, a few miles …
It’s the second Sunday of the 51st Iditarod. There are 30 of the original 33 still on the trail. The front of the pack is sitting in Shaktoolik – Redington, Kaiser and Diehl. Rounding out the top five, Matt Hall and Kelly Maixner are heading to Shaktoolik. Reports say the winds are blowing around 25 …
Talking with the village residents makes the tail experience for Iditarod personnel meaningful and memorable.
