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“You learn that you can, because you must.”

Cim Smyth, Race Marshall

The 2018 Junior Iditarod ended on Sunday afternoon with the eleven brave teens all finishing!

Charmayne has the warm gear ready!

“Don’t forget my food bucket!”

Signs to encourage

2018 Iditarod rookie Meredith Mapes is putting out the signs to cheer on the juniors!

Important markers

First checkpoint, Eagle Song

Colby is first into Eagle Song

Grace loves on her dogs before leaving Eagle Song checkpoint

Multiple teams come in seconds apart; they check in, get their drop bags, and are parked based on their leave time in the morning.

Team arrives coming off the frozen Yentna River up the hill to the checkpoint

The vet on duty checks the dogs as they arrive

The bonfire left a pit in the snow. Notice the stick for hanging mittens over the warm fire to dry!

Evidence of camped teams the next morning

Coming off the Yentna River into Yentna Station checkpoint

Cheering friends and family welcome the juniors as they cross Willow Lake!

Here comes first place, Bailey Schaeffer, with her team!

Bailey mushing to the finish line

Family and friends support was huge in this race!

Friendships were forged

The banquet was a time to celebrate and laugh for Charmayne, Mikah, and Talia

2018 Junior Iditarod mushers

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