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Famous People, Dogs, Places, and "Things"
Something that every Iditarod Rookie looks forward to is “earning his or her buckle.” Each Iditarod finisher is awarded a brass finisher’s belt buckle upon the completion of their first race signaling that they are a rookie no more! In the early days of the race, the Nome Kennel club wanted to do something to …
Sixteen rookies earned their Iditarod finisher’s belt buckle in the 2016 Iditarod. Many of the veterans at the banquet in Nome were wearing belt buckles earned in their rookie run. Iditarod XLIV is in the history books now. Already mushers and race planners are looking forward to the 45th running of The Last Great Race® …
Monica Zappa brought her dog team to Nome today in 47th place. She’s run the race three times and placed 47 in each race. While her place has been the same, she’s improved her time by a day in each of her three trips to Nome. Monica gives her leader Blue Steel some serious love …
Aliy Zirkle finished the 2017 Iditarod in 3rd place for the race and her husband Allan, who gives their younger dogs a first look at the trail, finished in 32nd place. Of course Aliy was at the burled arch to welcome Allen and the dogs. This was Allen’s finish but Aliy did answer one question …
March 16, 2016: Miriam Osredkar had been in Unalakleet since that morning. The previous night when she was between the Old Woman cabin and Unalakleet checkpoint, she stopped to change out a couple of dogs. Another team came by at about the same time. As the other team passed there was a minor tangle. Once …
Dropped dogs have been coming into Anchorage. Be assured they are getting lots of love and attention while they await a ride back to their kennel.
It’s always a question as to who is who when it comes to the identical Berington twins, Anna and Kristi. After the vets were finished with both of their teams, they took a couple of minutes to help me out on that. Anna has a red and black sled bag and has promised to wear …
Even though Charley Bejna was ready to depart he took time to pose with his lead dog Brown. Wondering how Charlie’s lead dog came by the name of Brown? Those dogs were named after bears. So there’s Brown, Black and Grizzly in that litter. This would be a perfect license plate for Charley.
The community of Willow is located thirty-seven miles north of Wasilla on the Parks Highway. Right now it’s very quiet at the Community Center but it will be bustling on the next two Sundays. On the last Sunday of February the Junior mushers will find the finish banner located on the lake access in front …
It’s was pretty quiet at Iditarod Headquarters today (Feb. 24, 2016) but next Wednesday will be the complete opposite. Mushers will be rolling in with their teams for vet check. Plenty of volunteer Veterinarians, all certified by the International Sled Dog Veterinary Medical Association (ISDVMA), will be on hand for the mandatory physicals. As you …