Zuma's Paw Prints

Zoom Lens: Perseverance

The icy Gorge took its toll on Ralph. Facial lacerations and broken ribs would have sent some folks packing but not the premier Norwegian distance musher. Was it his character or was it everything he’d put in to getting to Iditarod that kept him on the trail. He’s a tough character and perseverance is deeply …

March 13 Update

Hi Boys and Girls, I told you it was going to be a busy day in Nome.  9 more teams have crossed the finish line today and a couple of more are really close to finishing.  There is a total of 16 teams out on the trail.  Stayed tuned as the travel to Nome. Today’s …

March 13 Update

Hi Boys and Girls, Good Morning!  There were 4 more finishers overnight and several mushers are out of White Mountain and on their way to Nome.  There are still 25 teams out on the trail.  Today’s update DATE:  March 13, 2014 TIME:  1:16 FINISHERS: 22. Ralph Johannessen    10 days,  3hours, 45 minutes 50 seconds 23. …

March 12 Update

Hi Boys and Girls, The teams continue to the finish line in Nome.  Nathan Schroeder was the first rookie to finish.  Congratulations to him.  Abbe West another rookie finished just 6 minutes after Nathan.  What a great job these rookies did!  Today’s update DATE:  March 12, 2014 TIME:  11:32 FINISHERS: 11. Mike Williams Jr.               9 …

March 12 Update- Early Edition

Hi Boys and Girls, Five more teams have crossed the finish line in Nome.  There are 6 more teams that should be in this morning.  There are a couple of mini races going on.  One to watch is the race for Rookie of the year.  Nathan Schroeder and Abbe West are 6 minutes apart and …

WE HAVE A WINNER!

CONGRATULATIONS TO DALLAS SEAVEY WHO HAS WON IDITAROD 42 IN 8 DAYS 13 HOURS 4 MINUTES AND 19 SECONDS!

March 11 Update

Hi Boys and Girls, What a day! I hope you were able to watch the finish on Insider.  Dallas Seavey became the winner of Iditarod 42 and he didn’t even realize he was in the lead.  Congratulations to Dallas!!! Aliy Zirkle was 2 minutes behind him and placed second.  It just doesn’t get too much …

March 11 Update- Early Edition

Hi Boys and Girls, In the Iditarod, so much can happen in a short period of time.  The winds between White Mountain and Safety and Safety to Nome have been described as horrific.  Jeff King was blown off the trail and has scratched 3.7 miles from Safety.  Aliy has made it to Safety and is …

Zoom Lens: Sensational Sibe

A frosty Mike Ellis brought his sensational Sibes into the Gold Coast community of Unalakleet shortly after the sun rose on Monday morning. When the dogs were parked, Ellis took off booties and let the dogs roll around on the snow for a bit to cool off. Once Mike put straw down, the huskies including …

March 10 Update

Hi Boys and Girls, WOW!  Jeff King and Aliy Zirkle arrived into White Mountain less than an hour apart.  They need to stay at White Mountain for 8 hours.  Jeff can leave at 15:02 Alaskan time and Aliy can leave at 15:59 Alaskan time. Then it’s only 77 miles to Nome?  Who do you think …