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Hello friends, While I’m writing this I know many of my K9 friends are on their 24 hour layover. It’s a little confusing, however, if you just look at the standings. This is because if you notice the check-off column, it says “24 Completed” so the box will be checked when they leave the checkpoint. …
“This is why I’ve been doing this for forty years,” Mark Nordman said, nodding at some school kids animatedly talking across the shop in McGrath where the checkpoint is located. Iditarod finisher, Race Marshal for many years, and all around amazing person, Nordman has been up and down the Iditarod Trail more than anyone. It’s …
Iditarod mushers and their dogs are making their way down the trail! It’s exciting to see the tracker, watch live feed from the trail, and view Insider videos. Iditarod does such an amazing job of helping the public follow along with the race. After watching dog teams come and go on the river at the …
Hello friends, Day two of the Iditarod and already there is a big story that includes a moose. Moose can be dangerous animals on the Iditarod Trail as they are enormous animals that can crush a dog team and the human. This particular moose was blocking the trail for a few other teams who managed …
Technology at its finest. Lesson plan submitted by Kelly Searson, I.C.E. certified teacher. Click on each link for the lesson plan and 2 movie demonstrations. 3D Sled Designs Lesson Plan Movie 1 Movie 2
The Restart of the 2024 Iditarod took place on Willow Lake at 2pm! The starting chute was full of excitement as the dogs, handlers, media, and mushers readied to start the nearly 1,000 miles of remote winter trail travel. Checkpoints along the Iditarod Trail help the mushers and their dogs have a safe and orderly …
Hello friends, The training is behind them and the trail is in front as 38 teams left the starting line today in Willow, AK. Dog teams were so excited as they were lead to the banner, all of them barking and leaping to get to the start. The countdown begins 10 . . . 9 …
One of the things I love most about teaching writing is that I get to help students learn how to use sensory language. Sensory language just means that writers are telling about what they see, hear, touch, smell, and taste. It’s a skill that takes a lot of practice because it’s not something we really …
Mushers are announcing their bib numbers on social media after the banquet last night. The banquet, and the bib draw especially, is a huge event that creates a lot of excitement. As I was excitedly watching the bib draw, writing numbers in my race guide, I noticed that there was a feeling in the air …
As the 2024 mushers count down the final days before the Ceremonial Start this coming Saturday, they are preparing drop bags, choosing the final dog team, and many other preparations. I anticipate that many of them will be carrying personal items, wearing special jewelry, or sporting significant patches on their parkas. Importantly, Trail Mail cachets …