This picture of Louis Nelson, Sr. in Unalakleet in 2008 is one of my favorites. He is an elder, born and raised in Kotzebue, living
One of the most impressive traits I noticed among mushers was the love and kindness given to their dogs. The relationship between dogs and
“This is the biggest mistake of my life,” I said to myself as I boarded the Alaska Airlines flight as an Iditarod Teacher on the
Perhaps the most remarkable thing about my Iditarod experience was realizing the magnitude of women’s contributions to the sport. Seldom in professional sports do men
There is a popular quote that states, “It’s not goodbye, it’s see you later”. These words couldn’t be more relevant as I sit down to
A favorite photo of mine from 2018 illustrates the sled dogs’ excitement and determination to run. Tongues are lolling about and the cute husky smile
This summer, Jane Holmes challenged us to find a favorite “Flashback Photo” and write about it. I knew EXACTLY the picture I would choose. This
For the final installment in this series of posts, the volunteer who I interviewed is a former Iditarod Teacher on the Trail™. Martha Dobson
One common misconception about sled dogs is also a question I frequently get from my students: “Why do the dogs look so much like
Karin Hendrickson is a familiar name and face in the current Iditarod scene. This year was her 10th Iditarod race as a musher since
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