Skiing and skating were popular and kids found heroes in long-distance runners who would run laps in the local gym and sled dog racers. Racing events were veritable holidays, with schools and businesses closed early or all-together and courts adjourned. The first notable sled dog race the All Alaska Sweepstakes, held between and The course was laid out along a telephone line so that bulletins from the race could be transmitted back to Nome and posted in public places.
The Iditarod Sled Dog Race carries on the racing tradition started in those early days. It commemorates those intrepid mushers including Seppala and their dogs, who fought through blizzard conditions to bring a life-saving diphtheria serum to Nome in And it also captures the spirit of a long-ago mushing lifestyle, which began to fade away as airplanes and snowmachines made travel between villages and larger towns faster and more convenient.
Moreover, its routing is far from a direct course, taking about 1, miles to go the or so airline miles from Anchorage to Nome. In addition, the race committee has routed the race to pass through a number of towns and villages missed by the original trail, and has adopted a northern route for even-numbered years to include more villages along the Yukon. In odd numbered years the middle part of the race largely follows the original trail, from Ophir through Iditarod, Shageluk, Anvik, Grayling, and Eagle Island to Kaltag.
In even years, it swings north from Ophir to Cripple, Ruby heart of another old mining district , Galena, Nulato, and on to Kaltag. Dorothy G. We brought the sled dog back and increased the number of mushers.
It is really an Alaskan event. I think the fact that it starts in Anchorage and then ends in Nome has opened up a whole new area for people in Alaska.
I think they appreciate that. It puts them in touch with the pioneer spirit. In , Joe Redington, Sr. The race was dedicated to this great sled dog racing pioneer. He is the only musher to have been given the first position to leave the chute without drawing, as well as to wear the 1 bib. He raced in 19 races and came in 5th place four times. Joe Redington, Sr. He was buried in Wasilla in his favorite dogsled in a specially made vault.
Begin with a city tour of Anchorage featuring the historic downtown area, Lake Hood floatplane base, and Earthquake Park. Upon return to Anchorage, enjoy Iditarod festivities and dinner at the Mushers' Banquet. Hear personal stories while viewing a glimpse of the grandeur Alaska has to offer along the Iditarod Trail. Before returning to Anchorage visit the Iditarod Headquarters. In the morning head to 4th Avenue to get a great spot at the Ceremonial Start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and to cheer on mushers from all over the world.
In the afternoon visit the Anchorage Museum, a large art, history, ethnography, ecology and science museum. Head north to Willow for the official start of the Iditarod Race. Unlike the relaxed fun of the Ceremonial Start, this is where the serious business begins and the race starts in earnest. Dress warmly as you will be spending the day outside cheering on your favourite dog teams as they head off into the wilderness, whilst you return to Anchorage for your departure flight this evening.
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