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By Blynne Froke Our high school basketball team has had great players for decades, but we have only had great seasons a few times. The simple reason for that is that it takes more than some good players to win a game and especially to have a great season. It takes a great team. All …
This is the happy family of Ray Redington, Jr., his wife, Julia, and their children, Ellen and Isaac. The photo was taken about an hour before the restart of the 39th Iditarod. This is one mushing family. Julia raced in the Jr. Iditarod as a teenager. Her father, Steve Flodin, is a veteran of the …
Dropped dogs are dogs that are removed from the race for one reason or another. A dog that isn’t feeling well, has an injury, isn’t running well, is in season, or just doesn’t have the attitude to race, are ‘dropped’ at checkpoints along the Iditarod Trail. Veterinarians at each checkpoint are on duty to examine …
Iditarod is successfully used in all 50 states (and many foreign countries) as a tool to help students meet academic goals and learn their basic skill. Preschool through university level teachers use the race with students. Private schools, public schools, and home school families use the race as a teaching tool. Take a look at …
Greg Heister is the voice behind Iditarod Insider and the leader of the Insider team. Not just the mushers (and the Target Teacher on the Trail, Trail Breakers, and Trail Sweeps) wear GPS Trackers. The Iditarod news crew and other Iditarod staff have them, too. Of course, the general public doesn’t view the map displaying …
Iditarod is dedicated to the best dog care ever! Dogs pass physical exams before they receive the ‘ok’ to race in Iditarod. During the race, veterinarians who are stationed at Checkpoints examine dogs and ensure the best possible care for the canine athletes. Dogs that are ‘dropped’ from the race are returned to Anchorage They …
Faces of The Last Great Race on Earth by Amy Strine What is your passion in life? Have you asked yourself that question lately? Dr. Al Townshend of Eagle Pack Pet Foods, Inc. did several years ago. His answer may have even surprised himself. Dr. Townshend had a private veterinary practice for 33 years in …
