Trivia Questions

Trivia Question: Who is the “Father of the Iditarod”?

Have your students research the “Father of the Iditarod.”  Who is he?  When did he start the race?  Why did he start the race?  Did he ever race in the Iditarod himself?  Does he have family members still racing?   Click here for the answer. Visit the Online Iditarod Museum for additional information on the …

Trivia Question: What is the name of the intersection in Anchorage where the Ceremonial Start begins?

Have your students estimate how much snow must be brought into Anchorage for the Ceremonial Start?  Where does this snow come from?  How many streets are used in Anchorage for the Ceremonial Start? Click here for the answer to the trivia question.