You can learn a lot from a sled dog! The Iditarod embodies an education department that reaches worldwide. Read on to learn more about the Iditarod EDU and some of its many and varied applications. You can contact Jane Holmes, Director of Education, about these programs or with any questions. Email Jane.Holmes@iditarod.com #1 …
Our 50th Anniversary logo honors the extraordinary athleticism of the sled dog and includes a symbolic representation of the garland, which is awarded to the lead dogs of the champion’s team. We are looking forward to all the great 50th anniversary apparel and other items to be released this fall! So stay tuned! Lookout for …
We are pleased to announce our version of “Christmas in July” – Iditarod in July. Each day for the next 10 days we will be spreading a little bit of Iditarod magic with a daily release of a top 10 race video, a trivia question, curated content, shopping discounts and more! – Below is the schedule, …
There will be 1 trivia question per day and all winning entries will be entered in a raffle to win that day’s prize. You have the opportunity to win each day if you answer the question correctly and your name is randomly selected as that day’s winner! Tag a friend in the comments of …
Although it applies to thousands of Iditarod mushers, only the designer of this Official Iditarod Finisher’s license plate can lay claim to it. Fred Agree, of Homer, Alaska made his way to the volunteer picnic this year, and I was fortunate enough to make a connection with him to get this story that some …
Saturday, the Iditarod announced that 49 mushers have submitted their entries for the 50th running of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race to start in Anchorage on March 5, 2022. The Iditarod is kicking off its Golden Anniversary with one of the strongest fields in race history, including current (and five-time) Iditarod champion Dallas …
The Nomad was built in the early 1950’s by Bob Matheson and his brother. It was built specially for the Turnagain Arm because of the rough waters. Bob and his brother used it for several years before selling it to Joe and Violet Redington Sr. Joe needed a fishing boat and the Nomad originally …
Join us for volunteer appreciation and first day for musher sign ups. All are welcome from past and present volunteers and mushers to Iditarod fans and followers. This is an outside event, rain or shine. We will be grilling salmon and burgers and have plenty of other picnic fare for you and your family. If …
By Lori E. Gordon, DVM Veterinary Surgical Care, Inc. MA Task Force 1 US&R Veterinary Officer, NVRT Veterinary Officer Let’s start with the basics. Neutering is the removal of an animal’s reproductive organ(s), all or most of them. Neutering refers to both males and females, though typically used for males while spaying refers to …
The 2021 Iditarod Winter Raffle drawing was conducted at 5 p.m. Monday, May 31 at the Iditarod Headquarters in Wasilla and broadcast on The Iditarod Facebook Live. Fifty-three lucky raffle ticket holders now share approximately $179,000 in prizes, which includes one (1) $100,000 grand prize, three (3) $10,000 prizes, and forty-nine (49) $1,000 prizes. …
