Triathletes, boxers and skiers: How different sports help these Iditarod mushers compete
Some mushers say the lessons they learned doing other sports have helped them harness the discipline needed to keep going, and to navigate the twists and turns of the trail.
Iditarod mushers cope with warm temperatures as they arrive at Alaska Range
Most sled dogs prefer racing in below-zero temperatures, and the 40 degrees and intense sun Monday afternoon — hot by Alaska winter standards — prompted many teams to stop and rest here through the heat of the day.
This year’s Iditarod field is the smallest in history. Could a bigger prize and more races boost interest?
CEO Rob Urbach said the low sign-up is partly driven by just coincidence in timing, as some mushers sit out because of injuries, retirement and mid-career breaks.
And they’re off: Iditarod teams start their 1,000-mile dash to Nome
Iditarod rookie Jed Stephensen said he was trying to have “only little thoughts” as he packed his final items in his sled in Willow.
The 2023 Iditarod starts this weekend. Here’s what to know.
The 2023 Iditarod kicks off Saturday with a ceremonial start in Anchorage followed by an official race start in Willow. From there, 33 mushers and dozens of sled dogs will make the 1,000-mile dash to Nome. It’s the smallest group of teams in the Iditarod’s history, but it’s a pretty competitive one.
Meet 5 Iditarod rookies from a Denali climber to a former garbage truck driver
Jennifer LaBar got hooked on long-distance adventures while hiking 1,000 miles on the Appalachian Trail. “It got me in the mindset of like, man, this long distance stuff, these really big epic journeys, it’s just life-changing in a really good way,” said LaBar.
All eyes on reigning Iditarod champ Brent Sass in small, yet competitive field
This article by Lex Treinen was originally published by Alaska Public Media. It was republished with permission through a partnership with KNOM. On a foggy day in Big Lake just a week before the start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, musher Kelly Maixner pulled dogs out of their kennels for a final set […]
Aklestad and Olstad win Iron Dog 2023
The Iron Dog 2023 snowmachine race wrapped up Saturday in Big Lake, with team 7 of Tyler Aklestad and Nick Olstad winning their second straight victory.
Iron Dog leaders approaching final checkpoint, Aklestad & Olstad holding 1st position
Tyler Aklestad and Nick Olstad are almost to Puntilla Lake and closing in on the final checkpoint of Skwentna in the 2023 Iron Dog snowmachine race. Team 7 has extended their lead to about 45 minutes.
Top Iron Dog teams back in action after McGrath layover
The top teams in Iron Dog 2023 action are getting back underway after taking a 12-hour layover in McGrath.