Posts Tagged ‘DeeDee Jonrowe’
For Iditarod’s “Old Guard,” New Vantage Points, Whether On the Trail or Off It
“I need sleep now (that) I didn’t used to need,” Jeff King said this year in Unalakleet. As younger mushers like Joar Ulsom push to Nome, Iditarod titans of years past, like King, are viewing the Iditarod trail from new perspectives.
Read MoreIditarod to Develop Kennel Management Program
The Iditarod Trail Committee (ITC) announced last week that it’s working on a formal kennel management program to be put in place next year.
Read MoreLady Nanooks Fundraise For Cancer Patients With Some “Good Volleyball”
In a tournament with some close victories, the Lady Nanooks volleyball team raised funds for the Arctic Pinkies, which provides support for cancer patients.
Read MoreSnow, sled dogs, and therapy
From swirling snow and whiteout blizzards to clearing skies and rapid temperature drops, the winter weather in Western Alaska changes quickly, creating many challenges for traveling and, at times, for survival. KNOM broadcasts hourly weather information to enhance and save lives. This week, the 1,000-mile 2013 Iditarod Sled Dog Race finishes in Nome. KNOM is broadcasting trail…
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