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With gear checks complete, dogs harnessed and mushers dressed the Jr. Iditarod is underway. Fifteen mushers are in the field with 6 being veterans and 9 being rookies. The race was moved up to Cantwell to avoid overflow in the Knik/Willow area. The race will be a stage race with two days of sixty-four mile …
Dear Friends, Did you know that there is a Jr. Iditarod race for 14-17 year old mushers? It happens the Saturday before the regular Iditarod! Teens take their teams on a section of the Iditarod Trail, 75 miles the first day. Along the way, they stop at a checkpoint, Eagle Song, along the Susitna River. …
Here you will find artifacts related to specific Iditarod Mushers! Check back, as we’ll be adding to this page! Susan Butcher Photo Lesson Idea
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Article by Emily Dinges Have you ever wondered about opportunities for younger mushers? Let’s talk about the Jr. Iditarod! The Jr. Iditarod is for mushers 14 – 17 years old and stretches 150 miles. Typically, the race starts in Knik and winds its way up through the Alaskan wilderness, where mushers stop in Yentna …
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 …
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 …
The month of May has finally arrived. For me, this month marks the end of the school year, but begins with the celebration of Mother’s Day, Principal’s Day, Nurses Week, and Teacher Appreciation Week. These events provide time to thank those who help and support us in the schools, and maybe even some of …
Article by Jen Reiter, 2014 Teacher on the Trail Something that every Iditarod Rookie looks forward to is “earning his or her buckle.” Each Iditarod finisher is awarded a brass finisher’s belt buckle upon the completion of their first race signaling that they are a rookie no more! In the early days of the …
With April Fool’s day occurring at the beginning of the month, I thought it would be a perfect time to ask some mushers about their funniest moments on the trail. I have heard multiple stories about hallucinations and sleep deprivation, but interestingly enough, none of the mushers talked about any of those kinds of …
