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by Terrie Hanke Anticipation, excitement, expectation, suspense, anxious or keyed up – all describe Iditarod fans and officials at checkpoints as they await the arrival of the first musher. The feelings span the entire race. It makes no difference if it’s Yentna Station for the Junior Iditarod, Skwentna on the opening night of the race, …
9PM—Looking at the times into rohn—Monday evening Like so many fans, I just can’t help looking at the gps little dots and the checkpoint times at my Insider account. Trying to wring some meaning from the thrusts and parries of front runners Hugh, Lance Mackey, Baker, and the presently unknown intentions of Aliy Zirkle (did …
4 PM—Finger Lake—Monday March 5 by Joe Runyan, 1989 Iditarod Champ Positioned in the back of the pack, I get a chance to meet mushers with a goal to finish in Nome. The hurried frenzy we saw at the front of the pack early this morning is replaced by a decompressed zen. These mushers are …
Hi Boys and Girls, How exciting is this! The 40th Iditarod has started. I was able to watch it yesterday on my computer. Did any of you get to see the start. The dogs were so excited. They were jumping up and down at the start line and couldn’t wait to go. Good luck to …
4 am—Finger Lake—Nicholas Petit first in by Joe Runyan, 1989 Iditarod Champ Nicholas Petit leads a tight pack of front runners into Finger Lake at about 4am (please check the wonderful resources for exact times and gps location at the Insider). Temperatures hang around -11F with a slight breeze putting an accent on the cold. …
Without Target, this article would not be possible, so, first, a thanks to Target® as the sponsor of the Iditarod Teacher on the Trail™ position. Its sponsorship is the reason I am writing for this E-runner. From assistance with cold weather gear to transportation to lodging to the opportunity to experience the Iditarod firsthand so …
Hi Boys and Girls, Well all the mushers are in and everyone attended the awards banquet last night in Nome. It was held at the Nome Recreation Center. The banquet is to congratulate all the finishers of this years race. There are also awards given out. This years awards are: PenAir Spirit of Alaska Award– …
Temperature in Nome 0°F, winds 3 mph Last night there were some CLOSE finishes which is very unusual in a sled dog race. Ken Anderson and Jessie Royer raced into the chute at the same time, Ken’s team taking 9th position by 3 inches of dog nose. In close finishes like this, it’s the dog that …
Right now the temperature and the number of mushers in Unalakleet are both sitting at zero. Before morning, the temperature will drop while the number of mushers will rise. A whole crew of checkpoint volunteers came together this afternoon to organize musher needs at the checkpoint. Pallets of straw, sleds, drop bags and heet had …
Were you one of the very lucky students whose teacher went to Summer Camp for Educators and Race Fans? Handler works as part of the camp staff and we’re always anxious to hear stories and see pictures of camp and activities. The twelve participants enjoyed a wonderful experience and will bring exciting new ideas using …
