Dropped dogs in the Iditarod are priority one.  From the time a vet or musher has decided for whatever reason that a dog should be

Blynne is finally back on the Iditarod Trail! After getting her ‘flying orders’ last evening (March 6) Blynne reported to the waiting area and loaded

I thought I would share some of my favorite dog pictures with you.  I know there will be more to come. You know, the Iditarod

The Iditarod Trail operates out of a number of hub points.  These are points at which supplies can be exchanged, flights routed, etc.  Anchorage, of

Arriving in Skwentna was kind of abrupt and an opportunity for a workout.  The pilot delivered me to an empty airfield.  He pointed out the

I have been out taking pictures and petting dogs and watching the excitement level rise.  The first mushers will head out in about 15 minutes

VERY early morning start.  It is the restart out in Willow and somebody has to be the first one there and I rode with one

Wow! What a morning!  It started pretty warm (27 degrees) and snowy and warmer and snowier it got.  The Ceremonial Start on 4th Ave. is

That term “snowed in” means so many things in so many other places.  It is kind of relative term.  In Alaska it means cut off,

Just as every day here in Alaska around Iditarod time is packed with excitement and interest, yesterday was too.  The vet check in the morning