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Before Kaylin Davis, one of the final four to leave White Mountain departed the checkpoint, she answered a few questions for Insider. Without a doubt, the most important question and one that was on everyone’s mind, “How did she feel about heading out of White Mountain to Topkok and beyond after mushers needed to be …
March 18th certainly didn’t turn out as expected. It was an incredibly hectic day for race officials even though no one made the finish line in Nome. It was a day when mushers would need to make critical decisions for the safety of their dogs and themselves. It was a day when people came together …
Today was somewhat less busy, at least the morning. The first musher of the day didn’t arrive until 12:10 this afternoon. Rookie Joe Taylor started off the day and was then followed by long time legend, Martin Buser. While waiting for Martin to pull in, his wife was telling people in the chute how she …
Dear Friends, We dogs have family in the Iditarod as do the mushers. For example, some of Dan Kaduce’s dogs are litter mates. You can tell by the theme of their names: Wonton, Fried Rice, Kimchi. Can you figure out the theme? Litters of sled dog pups are typically named to fit with a theme. …
Brent Sass claimed another “first to” award late last night when he arrived in Unalakleet at 23:32. The Ryan Air Gold Coast Award is his fourth award of the race along with the Halfway Award at Cripple, First to the Yukon Award at Ruby, Fish First Award at Kaltag and Gold Coast Award at Unalakleet. …
With Part V of Rookie Review you’ve met all of the Class of 2022. On Saturday, March 5th, downtown Anchorage will be rocking! The excitement will start tonight as crews dump and grade snow to create a trail on 4th Avenue and Cordova Street. Side streets will be prepared for mushers to park and stage …
Out in the middle of no-where on the Nome to Council Highway sits the Safety Roadhouse. Looking back toward White Mountain, you see nothing but a few hills and snow, looking toward Nome you see nothing but flat land and snow. Looking out over the Bering Sea, you see nothing except sea ice and ice …
One day this fall, Handler came into the dog yard and said, “Hey big dogs, do you want to hear about Anchorage and the Ceremonial Start?” We answered, “YES” with a loud and enthusiastic howl. Handler sat on the roof of my doghouse and this is what she told us. On the first Saturday morning …
For me, Interviewing the mushers was one of the greatest highlights of the past year. Talking to these great men and women and hearing their take on the race and sport they love so much was surreal, and the depth and breadth of their responses made it even more incredible. Next year I look …
Ryne Olson has taken a giant leap from a previous best finish of 31st to making the un-burled arch in 18th place on Tuesday. Ryne is 3 for 3 with Iditarod finishes. She moved to Alaska from Durango, Colorado to pursue dog mushing with Aliy Zirkle and Allen Moore at SP Kennels. During her …
