Gypsy

Vet Check

Hi Boys and Girls, Yesterday I went to the Vet Check at Iditarod Headquarters.  I wanted to see how the Iditarod dogs checkup was different than the one I had last summer with my vet.  If you haven’t read about my checkup, look it up.  You can compare the check ups also. Not all dogs …

Teacher Workshop Activity

Hi Boys and Girls, I am having such a good time at the teacher workshop.  This morning we have been learning about the Iditarod and making projects that can be done in your classroom. The teachers were the students. It was so much fun to see teachers on the floor working on their lessons.    …

Around Anchorage

Hi Boys and Girls, It’s snowing this morning in Anchorage.  I think I heard someone say we were expecting 10 inches today.  It has snowed a couple of times since I arrived.  This is really good.  The Iditarod trail has enough snow for the sleds to run on and there’s certainly enough to gather and …

Junior Iditarod

Hi Boys and Girls, Have you ever thought about being a musher and running a team?  Maybe running a team while you’re in High School?  There are 11 young mushers this year who are doing just that. The Junior Iditarod was run this past weekend.  The Junior Iditarod was the first long distance race for …

Honorary Musher

Honorary Musher Hi Boys and Girls, Are you getting excited yet?  In one week, the Ceremonial Start will be happening.  Can you believe it?  I can’t wait to be there and interview some of the dogs, and their humans, that will be racing this year.  The first musher to leave the start line will be …

Food and Supplies

Hi Boys and Girls, Guess what? This year, I’m in Alaska for the race!  I am so excited.  I can’t wait to share my adventure with you. My human and I were packing our bags for the trip.  I started wondering how the mushers pack everything they need for the 1000 mile race.  My human …

North or South?

Hi Boys and Girls, Did you know that there are two routes used for the Iditarod trail- the Northern Route and the Southern Route.  The Northern Route is run during even numbered years and the Southern Route during odd numbered years.  In the early years of the race, only what is now called the Northern …

2019 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail™ Finalists

Hi Boys and Girls, Can you believe that the Iditarod Start is only 2 weeks away?  While everyone is very busy getting ready, there are two special teachers packing their suitcases for a great adventure. They were selected as finalists for the 2019 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail ™ (TOTT™) position.  They will be in …

Gypsy’s Check Up

Hi Boys and Girls, A couple of days ago, my human told me that I was going to go to the veterinarian for a check up.  I couldn’t understand that.  I have been feeling great.  Why did I need to go for a check up.  My human told me that sometimes you need to go …

Summer Happenings

Hey Boys and Girls, It’s summer!!!! Time for playing, swimming, extra sleeping, maybe camp, lots of fun and adventures! I love adventure. There’s always something new to learn and see. Have you gone on an adventure this summer? A group of teachers went on an adventure this summer. They packed up there suitcases and went …