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The final three rookie mushers you’ll meet in this segment have all called the lower 48 home. Jennifer LaBar grew up in Tennesse while Greg and Bailey Vitello currently reside in Milan, New Hampshire. LaBar has since moved to Healy, Alaska. Jennifer LaBar has hiked 1,000 miles on the Appalachian Trail and is now ready …
The three Iditarod rookies introduced in this segment of Rookie Review include Jed Stephensen who lives in Idaho, Eddie Burke Jr. who grew up in anchorage and Hunter Keefe from Michigan. all live in the lower 48. Jed Stephensen who lives with his wife and twin sons in Sandpoint, Idaho, grew up in Germany where …
The three mushers featured in this part of Rookie review were also rookies in 2022. KattiJo Deeter, Gerhart Thiart and Bridgett Watkins were three of the six mushers who were forced to scratch due to the infamous Blow Hole storm. But they are back to attend to unfished business and achieve their goal of standing …
Just like the first Saturday of March signifies the start of Iditarod, the first Saturday of February signifies the start of the Yukon Quest. In the past, Iditarod and the Quest were both 1,000 miles long. Over the years, Eye on the Trail has written an annual story applauding the efforts of the teams running …
Congratulations to these 3 educators! The Iditarod Education Department has selected them to be the finalists for the 2024 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail™️. Each year, teachers from around the world apply for this honor starting with a portfolio submission, due December 1. This portfolio takes months to compile because it includes showcase lessons, experiences …
Iditarod Winter Educators Conference “Engage! Inspire! Succeed!” At the Lakefront Hotel February 28 – March 3, 2023 in Anchorage, Alaska Hold on to your sled because this conference is going to be a fascinating ride! The theme of “Engage! Inspire! Succeed!” tells it all. Teachers that wrap the Iditarod around and through their required curriculum …
The Iditarod is proud to announce that Lance Mackey has been selected as the 2023 Honorary Musher; Lance competed in the Iditarod 16 times, had 6 Top 10 finishes and finished in 1st place in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. Lance was one of the Iditarod nation’s most colorful champions, exciting the crowds and …
Four Veteran Mushers Sign Up for 2023 as the Sign Up window comes to a close The ITC is happy to announce the return of four veteran Iditarod mushers to the 2023 race. Welcome Christian Turner, Deke Naaktgeboren, Jessie Royer and Pete Kaiser! Christian Turner, from Mackay, Australia, began mushing in 2008 as …
The ITC is happy to welcome back Veteran Musher, Aaron Peck to the upcoming Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Aaron is from Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada and has competed in The Iditarod 9 times between 2000 and 2022, finishing 7 times, with a Top 10 finish in 2022. In 2019 he was the recipient …
