By Joy Davis, Educational Journalist, Indiana
Aliy Zirkle of Two Rivers, Alaska is no stranger to the Iditarod. The 2010 Iditarod will be Aliy’s tenth. When asked how racing has changed in 10 years Aliy replied, “Definitely the dogs have changed. Sadly, Alaskan huskies don’t live as long as mushers, so some of [...]
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Aliy Zirkle Races with Incredible Buddies
Sebastian Schnuelle: Thriving on a Challenge
By Joy Davis, Educational Journalist, IN
Adventure equals excitement for Sebastian Schnuelle of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada. For those of you new to following the Iditarod, Sebastian finished second in 2009, completing the race in 10 days 5 hours 5 minutes, finishing with 13 dogs. He has started and finished the Iditarod every year since 2005 [...]
2010 Idita-Rider Auction Set to Begin!
On November 1st 2009 The Iditarod Trail Committee will launch its 2010 Idita-Rider Auction on www.iditarodauction.com. Winning Idita-Riders have the opportunity to enjoy the first leg of IDITAROD XXXVIII (approximately 11 miles) from one of the very best vantage points in the race; right behind a team of Iditarod canine athletes!
This year’s auction will include [...]
ATTENTION RACE FANS! Support Your Musher!
Do you have a favorite musher running a dog team to Nome in this year’s Iditarod? Let the musher know that you will be behind them all the way by purchasing your spot in the 2010 Official Iditarod Race Guide, and tell them so.
Support Your Favorite Musher(PDF Document)
Fairbanks Mushing Symposium Kicks Off This Weekend!
The 2000 Fairbanks Mushing Symposium is a definite sign that the 2010 mushing season is underway throughout Alaska and the world. Click here to find out more about the symposium and the workshops that are being offered!
Iditarod Rookie Pat Moon
By Joy Davis, Educational Journalist
When I think of Pat Moon, two adjectives immediately come to mind-tenacity and invincible. Let me explain. Pat, a native of Chicago, Illinois, had had ulcerative colitis since the age of fifteen. This disease makes the person feel like their body is trying to reject the lower intestine. [...]
The Season’s Turning… Must be Iditarod Training time!
This is the time of year when one season begins to wane and another begins to bloom. It’s time to transform wondering into doing. That can only mean one thing; it’s Iditarod training season. It’s the time of year when Iditarod teams begin to get prepared to compete in the 2010 version “The Last Great [...]
Iditarod Rookie Michelle Phillips
By Joy Davis, Educational Journalist
Michelle Phillips is no rookie when it comes to racing sled dogs. She has run the challenging Yukon Quest 5 times. In 2008 she finished in 4th place. This demonstrates that racing sled dogs is a sport where men and women compete equally. She has also been awarded [...]
2009 Iditarod Summer Raffle Winners Are Announced!
Two thousand Iditarod Trail Race Fans vied for the opportunity to win up to $95,500 in prizes including two brand new Dodge Ram pick up trucks from Anchorage Chrysler Dodge.The ten winners were announced at approximately 5 pm Alaska time on September 7th 2009 at the Alaska State Fair.The winners are as follows;
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Ticket #
Winner
Prize
Donated By
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William [...]
THE 2010 SEPPALA HERITAGE GRANT RECIPIENT IS ANNOUNCED
THE IDITAROD TRAIL COMMITTEE is proud to announce that the 2010 Seppala Heritage Grant recipient is William “Middy” Johnson of Unalakleet Alaska. The Forty-three year old Johnson has extensive experience both as an Iditarod volunteer and dog handler for his brother Paul, who participated in the 1986 Iditarod. He also sports a long family history [...]