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Iditarod Facts, Data, History
- 03/09/2010
- From Tradition to Tradition: Musher Banquet
Do you wonder about the Musher Banquet that is held before the start of the race?
Filed under 2010 Race Season, Iditarod Facts, Data, History, People, Places, or Dogs, Teacher Tips and Tools
by Sally Simon, Finalist for Target® Iditarod 2011 Teacher on the Trail™
The Thursday night before the Iditarod is full of traditions. The dictionary…
- 03/02/2010
- Picture of the Day: Packing the Sled
Have you ever wondered what is in the musher’s sled? Have you thought about what you would put in your sled if you were the musher?
Filed under Iditarod Facts, Data, History, News and Information, Teacher Tips and Tools
This picture was taken at the Jr. Iditarod. You can get a glimpse of…
- 04/15/2009
- A Letter From a Race Volunteer: The First Year of Iditarod
Here is the information you requested on the Iditarod.
Filed under Iditarod Facts, Data, History
The information says it best, that I can recall. I (John A. Thorsen) was assigned to Galena AFB, Alaska the first year the Iditarod started.
I used the base HAM Radio and phones to keep up…
- 03/23/2009
- Redoubt Blows! Sunday, March 22
Mt. Redout began to erupt on Sunday, March 22. Redoubt is about 100 miles southwest of Anchorage. With the current weather conditions, Anchorage is not under an ash alert but the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell are under a…
Filed under Iditarod Facts, Data, History, Science
- 03/23/2009
- The Awards Banquet in Nome: The Purse!
The Awards Banquet was held in Nome on Sunday, March 22.
Filed under Iditarod Facts, Data, History, Teacher Tips and Tools
2009 WELLS FARGO FINISHERS BANQUET Awards:
PenAir Spirit of Alaska Award- The recipient of the 2009 PenAir Spirit of Alaska award is Aaron Burmeister from Nenana Alaska. The award…
- 03/12/2009
- Iditarod Race Coverage: Attention Teachers and Students
Don’t miss a moment of the race!
Filed under Checkpoints - Iditarod Trail, Iditarod Facts, Data, History, People, Places, or Dogs, Target Teacher on the Trail
Click here to read the journal created by Target® 2009 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail™, Cathy Walters. To hear Cathy’s songs, click here!
Click here to read the journal created by the Mentor…
- 03/10/2009
- Elite Athletes Receive Top Notch Care
By Herb Brambley
2010 Target Teacher on the Trail FinalistImagine you are a professional athlete getting ready for your playing season, or even a high school athlete. What is the first thing you have to do before stepping onto…
Filed under Health/Physical Fitness, Iditarod Facts, Data, History, People, Places, or Dogs, Science, Target Teacher on the Trail
- 03/10/2009
- Family Tradition: Ray Redington, Jr.
By: Nikki Allen 2010 Teacher on the TrailTMFinalist
Filed under Iditarod Facts, Data, History, People, Places, or Dogs, Target Teacher on the Trail
The Iditarod is in his blood. For Ray Redington, Jr., the Last Great Race is something that he has been raised in the midst of. Being the grandson of Iditarod founder Joe…
- 03/06/2009
- The Bib Numbers! The Starting Line Up!
*A special hello to teacher friends on the east coast and our Idita friends in the Boston area! You know who you are!
Here is the starting order for the 2009 Iditarod! Click here!
Thanks for following the race!…
Filed under Iditarod Facts, Data, History
- 02/27/2009
- Iditarod Jeopardy Game By Jane Blaile
Target®Iditarod 2008 Teacher on the Trail™, Jane Blaile created a Jeopardy game for students. View the PDF of the Jeopardy game. Download and save the game to your hard drive.
Filed under Games and Activities, Iditarod Facts, Data, History, Social Studies, Target Teacher on the Trail
Click here!
- 03/23/2008
- 2008 Awards and Winners
2008 Awards and Winners
Filed under Checkpoints - Iditarod Trail, Iditarod Facts, Data, History, News and Information
by Education Department… Are you wondering about the awards given out at the Finisher’s Banquet in Nome? The list of awards and winners are:
PenAir Spirit of Alaska Award- Presented by Danny Seybert (PenAir Chief Operating…
- 03/16/2008
- The Purse: How Much Money Did the 2008 Finishers Get?
Are you wondering about the Purse?
Filed under Iditarod Facts, Data, History, News and Information
Each musher that finishes the race gets a part of the purse.
The exact amount of money for each position is not decided until right before the start of the race each year because…
- 03/14/2008
- The Purse: 2008 Prize Money
To be updated. Check back soon.
Filed under Iditarod Facts, Data, History, News and Information