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Hello Boys and Girls, Who would have thought when I snapped this picture at the Musher Drawing Banquet, that John Baker would be the 2011 Iditarod Champion? The answer is an easy one! Lots of people thought that he could do it…. and that ‘thought’ started with a dream… a dream that John had many …
Libby Here! Dropped dogs are dogs that mushers or veterinarians decide have to leave the race. Some dogs have a minor injury or an attitude is often the reason a dog gets dropped from the musher’s team and are out of the race. Dogs that leave the race, stay in a checkpoint until a small …
Hello Boys and Girls, I got to take a plane ride out to McGrath today to interview students from Brooksville, Maine. Yes, Boys and Girls, you heard me right. The students I interviewed were from Brooksville, Maine. Isn’t that amazing? These students have been working for 2 years to raise $30,000 to go to Alaska …
Hello Boys and Girls, There’s not a quiet moment at Race Headquarters! No matter where you look, any time of day, something is happening that signals that the race will soon be starting! An example of that today was the arrival of a big truck that was filled with race communications supplies! The big truck …
Hello Boys and Girls, Iditarod starts on March 5th and the excitement is growing! Today, I stopped by the Millennium Hotel. The beautiful hotel becomes race headquarters about this time every year. It was so exciting to see the hustle and the bustle, I just sat back and watched as the wonderful staff of the …
Hello Boys and Girls, Woof, woof, howl!!!!! Wait to you hear the news! Just the other day, I was chatting with my friend, Zorro. You remember Zorro, don’t you? Zorro is a very famous lead dog belonging to Lance Mackey. Zorro is the father and grandfather to many of Lance’s champion K9 athletes. Well, …
Hello Boys and Girls, We know you like to read about the Iditarod Sled Dogs! We’d like to introduce you to our friend, Rosie! Lots of Tail Wags, Zuma Where Are They Now? Rosie, Formerly of No Limits Sled Dog Kennel By Joy Davis, Educational Journalist-IN In 2003 when Iditarod veteran Bruce Linton lived in …
Hello Boys and Girls, The Iditarod K9 athletes are born to race. They train, race, and live happy lives. Do you wonder about the dogs when their racing career is over? Meet our friend, Otto. Find out about his life today! Lots of Tail Wags, Zuma Where Are They Now? Otto Formerly of Blue Kennels, …
Hello Boys and Girls, Have you wondered where Iditarod K9 athletes go when they are done with their racing career? I know you’ll enjoy reading about our good friend Gremlin. Gremlin is now retired from racing. I hope you enjoy reading about Gremlin! Lots of Tail Wags, Zuma Gremlin : Formerly of No Limits Sled …
Hello Boys and Girls, I know you already have met Libby Littles, our K9 Journalist, but we know you’d enjoy meeting our sled dog friend, Libby, who now is retire and lives in Indiana with her human and K9 family. Libby is a very special and talented sled dog. Just as our Libby Littles touches …