The trail veterinarians, headed by Stu Nelson, are some of the hardest working volunteers out here. There must always be a veterinarian (or two, or three, or four) available to check incoming teams, care for dropped dogs, sign off vet books, etc. I have met veterinarians from all over the world and the U.S. Some are here from Australia, Kansas City, Michigan, Tenneessee, and multiple other places. Many are returning volunteers, having come here for years to stand out in the cold and wind to make sure the Iditarod athletes are in good hands. This picture is of me with Dr. Gayle Tate for Ms. Bartholemew’s class at Short Mountain School.Click on images for a larger picture: