Jim Deprez of Ohio will serve as the twenty-third Iditarod Teacher on the Trail™. The program began back in 1999 when Andrea (Finney) Auf der Heyde convinced the Iditarod Trail Committee to put a teacher out on the trail to be a direct link between the race and classrooms around the world. As an Elementary …
Today, the Iditarod announced that 57 mushers have submitted their entries for the 49th running of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race to be held in March of 2021. This number represents 17 more or a 42.5% higher number than was submitted at this time last year. In the spirit of social consciousness, the …
Update: RAFFLE SOLD OUT! Join us on The Iditarod Facebook Live for the Summer Raffle drawing on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. Alaska Time (6 p.m. PT, 7 p.m. MT, 9 p.m. ET, and 8 p.m. CT). Visit The Iditarod Facebook page and scroll down to our live video. If you miss the …
Wasilla, Alaska – Four Time Iditarod champion Martin Buser has been recognized by his peers for two very special awards; the Donlin Gold Sportsmanship award and $3,000, and the Iditarod’s Most Inspirational Musher Award which includes a paid entry fee for the 2021 Iditarod. Both awards are also accompanied by etched clear glass trophies. Donlin …
Due to COVID-19 the Iditarod was unable to hold the annual sign up picnic at Iditarod Headquarters. Mushers have the option to submit forms via online submission, email, postal mail, or fax. These options have been available in the past but this year we are missing the in person festivities and fun. Mushers interested …
Wasilla, Alaska – The Iditarod has made a concerted effort to anticipate the impact of COVID-19 for its collective community. They have engaged in numerous discussions with multiple stakeholders in an effort to understand economic repercussions. Given the projected reduction in tourism in Alaska this summer and fall, they are implementing the following modifications for …
Thomas Waerner has had a long journey to the Iditarod 2020 and an even longer journey home. It has been two and a half months since the champion finished the Iditarod, now he and his team are finally home. It really all comes down to being in the right place at the right time. Due …
K2 and Bark, Iditarod XLVIII champion Thomas Waerner’s lead dogs, have been recognized by this year’s Iditarod finishers for their complementary style of leadership and have been jointly awarded the City of Nome Lolly Medley Golden Harness Award. Lolly Medley was a harness maker from Wasilla and began presenting a golden-colored harness to an outstanding …
The Iditarod Headquarters to reopen Friday, May 29. The store will operate under limited hours Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests/groups are asked to remain six feet apart, and the possibility exists that we might limit entry to the store if it gets especially crowded inside. The Iditarod wants to …
Introducing the 2020 Virtual Iditarod Edu Summer Summit! Due to the pandemic our nation is currently facing, we will be changing our in-person summer camp to a one-day virtual summer summit. Date of conference: Friday June 12, 2020 (Timeframe forthcoming) Cost: $149 … Purchase your Zoom seat today! Our conference will offer the following, plus …
