Date: May 30, 2007 at 4:19 pm
PALMER ALASKA – For the love of dogs, The Iditarod Trail Committee, Inc., is teaming up with the Mat-Su community to help benefit the proposed $5 million upgrade of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough animal shelter.
“As Tough As They Come” will air for the first time before a Mat-Su audience this Friday at the Machetanz Theatre at 7 pm and Saturday at 2 pm.
The documentary follows the magical victory of musher Lance Mackey in the 2007 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Mackey not only won a battle with cancer, but also became the first-ever to win the Yukon Quest and the Iditarod in the same year.
The $10 ticket price will help furnish the Animal Adoption Center, what will become the heart of the newly restored shelter, where residents will get to know a potential life-long pet in attractive surroundings.
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Date: May 21, 2007 at 4:25 pm
Visits the Iditarod Store!
WASILLA, ALASKA – Lance Mackey… The 2007 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Champion will make a special appearance tomorrow (Tuesday) May 22nd at the Iditarod Gift Shop in the 5th Avenue Mall, Anchorage Alaska.
Lance will be on hand between 2:30 and 4:30 pm to greet Iditarod fans and to talk about the significance of the number13. He will also be available to sign autographs.
The Iditarod Gift Shop is located on the first floor of the 5th Avenue Mall in Downtown Anchorage. Bring along your favorite Iditarod memorabilia and have it autographed by the 2007 Iditarod Sled Dog Race Champion Lance Mackey.
Date: May 18, 2007 at 4:27 pm
WASILLA, ALASKA – The Iditarod Trail Committee Board of Directors convened a special board meeting on Friday, May 18 to hear the findings of an independent investigation conducted by the Anchorage law firm of Davis Wright Tremaine related to allegations that Ramy Brooks abused members of his team in Golovin on March 15, 2007. The Board issued the following statement;
Today is a difficult day for all of us. But what it does do is provide us with some closure after 2 difficult months. It’s been a difficult time for the people of Golovin, the Iditarod Trail Committee, Ramy Brooks and his family.
The Board would like to recognize the Race Marshal and Judges swift and decisive action during the actual race in regard to disqualifying Ramy for the 2007 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race after he admitted to striking his team with trail marking lathe.
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Date: May 17, 2007 at 4:21 pm
WASILLA, ALASKA – The Iditarod Trail Committee Board of Directors will convene a special board meeting on Friday,(tomorrow) May 18 beginning at 9 am (Alaska Time) at the Courtyard by Marriott, 4901 Spenard Ave., Anchorage Alaska.
The Board of Directors is expected to hear the findings of an independent investigation conducted by the Anchorage law firm of Davis Wright Tremaine related to allegations that Ramy Brooks abused members of his team in Golovin on March 15, 2007.
The Iditarod Trail Committee Board of Directors is expected to issue a statement after the meeting is adjourned.
Date: May 14, 2007 at 4:25 pm
Iditarod 2007.. As Tough as They Come…
Eighty Two teams left the comforts of civilization on March 4th, 2007 from Willow Lake Alaska with their eyes set squarely on Front Street in Nome. What lay between the start and the finish was a virtual nightmare for some… but for all it was a race that tested their metal on a trail that definitely was “as tough as they come.” For one team, the finish line in Nome was life changing. Lucky number 13 will forever be the brand associated with Lance Mackey’s 2007 victory. His team’s unbelievable win shattered myths and raised the bar at a level that will definitely stand out as one of the most historic years in Sled Dog Race history.
The First Leg…
The first hundred fifty four miles from Willow to Rainy Pass provided the very toughest of trail conditions. Teams cruised through Yentna and Skwentna checkpoints and then began the climb into the heart of the Alaska Range (North America’s largest mountain range) more than 3000 feet higher than where they started. Along the way the lack of snow between Finger Lake and Rainey Pass caused fourteen teams to scratch. Glare ice on top of frozen ground combined with a number of other “natural obstacles” to create situations that led to a number of serious injuries for some mushers like four time Iditarod Champion Doug Swingley, and perennial favorite Dee Dee Jonrowe. Others like Melanie Gould couldn’t go forward because the trail tore their sleds to shreds.
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Date: May 14, 2007 at 4:22 pm
An Interview with Iditarod Insider
Iditarod Insider: One on One with Lance Mackey, 2007 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Champion!
On March 23rd 2007, Lance Mackey came to the Iditarod Trail Committee Headquarters in Wasilla Alaska. Lance had just picked up his brand new Dodge Pick up Truck from Anchorage Chrysler Dodge. He sat in front of the Wall of Champions at the Headquarters and talked to “Insider” about his team, his battle with cancer, and his life changing 1st place finish in both the Yukon Quest and The Grand Daddy of them all The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
Insider: So how long did it take you to recover?
Lance: I still haven’t. I still feel the trail effects… but you know… I’m willing to deal with that. This has been a very emotional ride… a little sleep depravation… no problem.
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