Teacher on the Trail™
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Today we toured the Musk Ox Farm in Palmer. We enjoyed walking through the fields learning about their history and see them in action! Interestingly, the musk ox have made a return to Alaska after becoming extinct to these lands in 1865. With the help of Greenland in 1930, thirty-four musk oxen were brought back …
Today we traveled to the Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage. As we walked through the doors, I was immediately drawn to the gathering place in the center of the Heritage Center. There was a demonstration of the Alaska Native Games beginning. These athletic games are based on power, balance, and focus. As the students …
Teamwork, Collaboration, and Creativity! The day started with Vern Halter, teaching us how to harness and bootie the dogs and having a harnessing and bootie competition. It was a lot of fun and made me reflect upon the mushers on the trail. How many times and how fast they must have to change booties on …
I can’t think of a better way to start a day than a run with the dogs! After an exciting run, the day continued with many great presentations and activities. Cindy Abbott shared her experiences leading up to and climbing Mt. Everest, “10 feet at a time”. Listening to her story was truly inspiring! …
Summer Camp 2019 has begun, and it is going to be an exciting week. It is inspiring to be surrounded by so many great educators from around the country, that all share the same passion for the Iditarod. Creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and a whole lot of fun is the name of the game this …
“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta As the 2019 Iditarod Summer Camp for Educators is about to begin, my role as the Teacher on the Trail™ is coming to an end. My experience on the trail and teaching with the Iditarod has been amazing and extraordinary! …
Every year, the Iditarod captivates students on a national and international scale. And, thinking about the many ways that the Iditarod can be integrated into the classroom, it is not surprising that students love learning about The Last Great Race®. More often than not, students are immediately hooked due to their love of dogs and …
If you’ve ever looked at the race standings or race archives, I’m sure you quickly noticed that the Iditarod uses Military Time. Whereas many people typically use a 12-hour standard time system in which “a.m.” and “p.m.” differentiate the morning from afternoon/evening, Military Time is based on a 24-hour recording system. One of the primary …
It is bittersweet to say that it is time to go home and I’ll soon be “Shipping Up to Boston” (a Dropkick Murphys reference). My time and experience in Alaska has been unreal! I have already been asked the question many times: What was your favorite part of the trip? I believe I’ve given a …
This evening, many of the Iditarod volunteers gathered together and enjoyed a potluck-style dinner to celebrate another successful race year. Volunteers- comms, logistics, IAF pilots, veterinarians, trail guards, dog handlers, teachers, and more- sat and shared trail-tales that made you laugh, smile, and wish to be back on the trail. Pete Kaiser, 2019 Iditarod Champion, …