Today is the official start of Alaska’s Iditarod 41, and for the first time in years, I am heading in another direction during the event. That doesn’t mean I won’t be following along. If you are a fan of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race and are interested in following along, here are my [...]
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The dogs of 2011 Iditarod Sled Dog Race winner – John Baker. Iditarod dogs before the ceremonial start of Alaska’s Iditarod Sled Dog Race – downtown Anchorage, Alaska. Blue-bootied dog team on the 2011 Iditarod Sled Dog Race trail, Vera Lake. Dog team on the 2011 Iditarod Sled Dog Race trail, [...]
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Musher #53, John Baker from Kotzebue, Alaska, departing downtown Anchorage at the ceremonial start of the Iditarod. As of this posting, John leads the race out of coastal village of Unalakleet. One of my favorite mushers, John always had time to chat whether he was sleep-deprived on the trail or in the midst of pre-race [...]
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Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski. Where else in this country can you simply walk up to a senator and strike up a conversation on a first-name basis? The Senator was extremely gracious and down-to-earth, and she took the time to listen to my concerns (even though I am no longer one of her constituents). These images [...]
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Having lived in Alaska for more than a half-dozen years and having fallen in love with dog mushing, I can tell you it is like any other sport. There are the honest, committed competitors and others (a very small percentage) who give the sport a bad name. Many mushers love their dogs more than humans. [...]
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