Date: December 20, 2007 at 3:23 pm
On view Feb.29-Sept.14, 2008, Second Floor Atrium
Opening Reception 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb.29
On the eve of the 2008 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, the exhibition Iditarod Visionary: Joe Redington Sr. will open at the Anchorage Museum. The show honors Redington’s pioneering vision for the Last Great Race, and includes dog sleds, gear, awards, video, photographs and memorabilia that trace more than 30 years of Iditarod history.
Iditarod Visionary celebrates Redington’s spirit of adventure. Whether raising a family with Violet at the Knik Homestead, driving a dog team to the summit of Denali, performing military salvage operations by dog team, or turning a dream into the reality of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, this show highlights the extraordinary life of Joe Redington Sr., known as the ‘Father of the Iditarod.’
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Date: December 12, 2007 at 5:09 pm
SHEEP MOUNTAIN, Alaska – Lance Mackey set his customary smoking pace in this first distance sled dog race of the season, easily claiming victory in a bumpy, icy and fast 2006 Sheep Mountain 150.
The race, set in the majestic Talkeetna Mountains about two hours from Anchorage on the Glenn Highway, draws mushers looking to test their dogs in steep hills; remind their teams what it’s like to race, camp and race some more; and, mostly, to have a good time in a well-marked, sleekly organized event.
Mackey claimed the $1,750 first-place prize, as well as a new Hans Gatt mid-distance sled, which should only help the Fairbanks musher who has now become one of the hardest-to-beat competitors in the sport. Mackey, 36, won nearly every race he entered last season and is entering this winter with a laser-like focus on winning his first Iditarod. That would be a tough hill to climb, but Mackey is already proving his dogs are capable of climbing their share of steep trails.
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Date: December 7, 2007 at 3:28 pm
The Iditarod Trail Committee and Cabela’s (The World’s Foremost Outfitter) are teaming up to offer Iditarod fans one place on the Web to get the most in-depth and up-to-the minute coverage of The Last Great Race in 2008.
Iditarod.com will integrate both Iditarod’s and Cabela’s race coverage, including current race reports by race veteran Jon Little, in order to deliver the most comprehensive, timely information at one convenient, centralized location. The new site on http://www.iditarod.com/ will go live in January, 2008. Cabela’s is also proud to announce that it is continuing its role as Presenting Sponsor of the Iditarod for the 2008 Race.
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Date: December 3, 2007 at 3:41 pm
Melanie Gould withdraws
The Iditarod Trail Committee announced that the total number of entrants for the 2008 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race (as of today) is 110. Earlier this afternoon, Talkeetna musher Melanie Gould withdrew from the field citing personal reasons.
For more information about the 2008 field of Iditarod mushers click on http://www.iditarod.com/, and take a look at Musher Profiles.
Date: November 30, 2007 at 3:44 pm
The Iditarod Trail Committee announced that an anticipated record number of mushers have signed up to run the 2008 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. At this time 108 mushers have completed their entrance forms for IDITAROD XXXVI. Two other entry forms are arriving via mail. That would bring this year’s entry total to 110 mushers.
This year’s rookie class will begin preparing for the 2008 Iditarod tomorrow (Saturday, December 1st). Rookies that enter the “Last Great Race” are required to attend a two day conference dedicated to indoctrinating them into just what it takes to start and finish the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
For more information about the 2008 field of Iditarod mushers click on www.Iditarod.com, and take a look at Musher Profiles.
Date: November 20, 2007 at 3:48 pm
Glenwood Springs Colorado musher Bill Pinkham has officially withdrawn from IDITAROD XXXVI. Pinkham cited a young team that needed more training in order to compete as his reason for withdrawing form the “Last Great Race on Earth.” Pinkham is a member of the Iditarod Official Finishers Club. He is hoping to compete again in 2009.
As of today, there are 94 mushers who have signed up for the 2008 Iditarod. The last day for mushers to sign up for IDITAROD XXXVI is Friday November 30th, 2007.
Date: November 9, 2007 at 3:55 pm
On November 1st The Iditarod Trail Committee launched its 2008 IditaRider Auction with a bang. More than $56,000 has already been raised by bidders around the world looking for the opportunity to experience the ride of a lifetime. All of the bidding happens online at http://www.iditarodauction.com/.
Winning Idita-Riders have the opportunity to enjoy the first leg of IDITAROD XXXVI (approximately 11 miles) from one of the very best vantage points in the race; right behind a team of Iditarod canine athletes!
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Date: November 9, 2007 at 3:53 pm
The Iditarod Trail Committee announced today that 92 mushers have signed up to run the 2008 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. The most recent mushers to sign up are rookies Richard Savoyski from Palmer Alaska and Rich Corcoran from Valdez Alaska. At this time 31 rookies and 61 Iditarod race veterans are entered in IDITAROD XXXVI.
Rookies that enter the “Last Great Race” are required to attend a two day conference dedicated to indoctrinating them into just what it takes to start and finish the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. This year’s Rookie Meeting begins on December 1st, at the Official Iditarod Trail Race Headquarters in Anchorage Alaska, the Millennium Hotel Anchorage.
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Date: October 31, 2007 at 3:57 pm
The Iditarod Trail Committee announced today that 90 mushers have signed up to run the 2008 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. The most recent mushers to sign up represent Belgium. Both mushers (Dries Jacobs and Sam Deltour) are rookies. At this time 29 rookies and 61 Iditarod race veterans are entered in IDITAROD XXXVI.
This year’s race continues to grow in international popularity as THE premier Sled Dog Race in the world. Mushers representing the United States, Canada, Norway, Germany, Belgium, and Italy are already entered in the 2008 Race.
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Date: September 4, 2007 at 4:00 pm
The 2007 Iditarod Trail Committee Summer Raffle winners were drawn at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer, AK on September 3, 2007. Congratulations to Chris Schlichten of Anchorage and Timothy Shorts of Dutch Harbor, who each won a 2007 Dodge Ram pickup. The vehicles were donated by Anchorage Chrysler Dodge.
See the full list of winners, prizes and prize donors.
Thanks to all of the 2,000 ticket purchasers for taking part in “The Last Great Race on Earth”!
2008 Winter Raffle Tickets on sale October 1st, 2007
