Iditarod
Over the years many education gurus have proposed what they consider to be the answer for motivating students and enhancing learning. Most of those panaceas have blossomed and then faded into oblivion. Not so with Iditarod. Educators have recognized its benefits as a theme for education for nearly as long as the race has been …
True to the Redington name, Joee Redington, JR. knew sled dogs. He was a generous man, sharing his knowledge of the Alaskan Husky and racing as well as his time and talents with other mushers and his community. In August of 2017, at the age of 74, Joee passed away in Fairbanks. Joee, born in …
When sixty-seven mushers gather into one room, there’s much reminiscing between peers who share the common bond of dogs, sleds and racing. Add to that friends, family, and sponsors of the sixty-seven mushers and it’s guaranteed to be a great time. Add to that representatives of all the corporations who sponsor the race – Wheel …
Usually it’s teachers taking students on field trips by today it was the teachers who went on a field trip. Teachers from around the world are in Anchorage at the Winter Iditarod Teacher’s Conference. They are attending classroom activity based sessions throughout the week but today’s field trip provided valuable information of the care of …
In Native Alaskan villages, landscape dictates the calendar. Certain events mark the year such as late-summer berry-picking, fall caribou and moose hunting opportunities to harvest meat for food and hides for warmth, and river freeze-up which connects surrounding villages for easy travel by dog team and snowmachine. Out here, in rural Alaska, the school year …
Alaska pioneers, Iditarod dog mushing, photography, starting and running an airline are the topics of special book signing featuring Alaska books from four different sources Feb. 28th. “This is an exceptional chance to meet and talk to real Alaskan authors and book publishers,” said Lael Morgan with Epicenter Press. On hand to sign and sell …
Wondering who the lucky person in the sled of your favorite musher is? Meet the 2018 IditaRiders here! They are in the final countdown to their amazing ride at the start of the 2018 Iditarod! Be sure to cheer them and their teams on as the hit the trail! IditaRider All About… Riding With… Monika …
The Iditarod Air Force is a team of volunteer pilots who support “the Lasts Great Race on Earth®” from Anchorage to Nome. The 30 some volunteer pilots collectively bring more than 743 years and 420,000 hours of flying experience to the table. These credentials speak highly of a dedicated group of pilots that are about to …
From Zack Steer, ITC Logistics Our crew of 6 Iditarod trail breakers returned from McGrath last Friday after spending 8 days in the field. The guys flew from Anchorage on a Pen Air regular scheduled flight, while their sleds and gear shipped on Northern Air Cargo. They covered the entire 178 mile (each way) trail …
On Oct. 6, 2017, the Iditarod Trail Committee board of directors unanimously selected Joseph (Joee) Redington Jr. as the 2018 Honorary Musher. Joee passed away in Fairbanks on Aug. 14, 2017, at the age of 74. He was the oldest son of Joe Redington Sr., the “Father of the Iditarod.” Board President Andy Baker contacted …
