People, Places, or Dogs
Still waiting in McGrath for air transport to Unalakleet. My name is on the list for departure early this afternoon. Once again, the cooks and Wi-Fi are our best friends. Up far ahead of where I am, the front of the race is rather crowded. A musher should claim the Gold Coast Award before noon. …
Martha Dobson, Iditarod Educational Consultant How does it start? This dream of running sled dogs, running teams in long distance races. Is it in your family, like the Mackeys, or in your culture, like John Baker, Paul Johnson? Did you move north and fall in love with the land, the dogs, their abilities? Or, did …
These photos are from the 40th running of the Iditarod, Iditarod 2012.
Jon Van Zyle turns his artistic talent to support the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race every year when he creates the official race poster. Beautifully done, each poster expresses an important race theme or historical viewpoint. The 2010 poster juxtaposes current racing against the backdrop of the history of running dogs in Alaska, showing a …
Photos by Art Aldrich Did you know that…. When dogs get to checkpoints, they rest or snooze on beds of straw. Mushers care about their dogs and can often be seen giving the dogs foot massages or putting special ointment on the dog’s feet. Sometimes mushers put jackets on the dogs to keep them …
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 …
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 …
The Words to the Song Hobo Jim’s: I did, I did, I did the Iditarod Trail (Iditarod Trail Song) Away up in Alaska The state that stands alone There’s a dog race run from Anchorage into Nome And it’s a grueling race with a lightning pace Where chilly winds do wail. Beneath the northern lights, …
Location: Willow, Alaska March 7, 2010 Getting booties on paws can be so relaxing!
