Iditapod: This year’s race
We talk about trail conditions, which teams look like contenders for the Top 10, our Rookie Of The Year Picks, and the best ways to follow the race. Also, a quick intro to our team on the trail.
Race Remains Tight As Leaders Head For White Mountain
The top teams in this year’s Iditarod likely won’t be decided until they cross under the burled arch in Nome. That’s because teams have spent the last quarter of the race, if not the last 900 miles leap frogging each other as they travel down the trail.
Elway, the super intelligent star quarterback
Riley Dyche described 5-year-old Elway as fearless, smart and strong.
Jan Steves scratches in Skwentna
Iditarod veteran Jan Steves, of Willow, scratched early this morning at the Skwentna checkpoint - 83 miles into the race.
Iditapod: Springing back as Iditarod begins anew
That's right, it's Iditarod time, and we're back with another season of Iditapod. In the first episode of our seventh season, host Casey Grove and trail reporters Lex Treinen and Ben Matheson discuss the smallest field in race history and how a quarter of the mushers in the 2023 Iditarod are rookies. We also recap last year's race, talk about the legacy of the late four-time champion Lance Mackey and we even have a Dog of the Day, a spunky little leader named Dusty.
Yukon Quest Leaders Expected In Dawson City Tonight
The first musher to the race’s halfway point at Dawson City is expected tonight. Mushers have been out of touch, on the remote 150 mile stretch of trail between Eagle and Dawson since last night when four-time champ Lance Mackey led Hugh Neff, Allen Moore, Brent Sass, Jake Berkowitz and Sonny Lindner out of the checkpoint.
‘It’s a dream position’: Norwegian musher Waerner leads Iditarod teams up the coast
For being first to the coast on Sunday, Thomas Waerner earned $2,000 worth of gold nuggets. But, more importantly, he was in a full five hours in front of the next team.
Iditarod Leaders Reach Nikolai
More than a dozen mushers have reached Nikolai, including reigning champion Lance Mackey.
Others who have reached Nikolai include:
* Martin Buser.
* Ray Redington, Jr.
* Ramey...
Dallas Seavey Leading Zirkle to Elim
Dallas Seavey and Aliy Zirkle were racing neck and neck towards Elim on Monday just before noon and were distancing themselves from the rest of the Iditarod field. Seavey reached Koyuk early Monday morning and left about 8:29 am. Zirkle took a shorter rest period in Koyuk and left right behind Seavey a few minutes before 9 am. Aaron Burmeister was racing third and out of Koyuk.
Many Mushers Alter Race Plans After Rough Trail Into Nikolai
In the aftermath of Tuesday’s rough run through the Dalzell Gorge and into Nikolai, many Iditarod mushers have had to act fast to change their race plans.
The weird, wonderful world of Nome after Iditarod
For nearly a week, racers continue arriving ahead of the banquet that officially concludes each year's Iditarod. For some, that means days of free time. And plenty of fun, strange events to fill it. Listen now
Defending Iditarod champ Pete Kaiser says his race isn’t going as planned
The Bethel musher said sickness slowed him down.
Iditapod: Mushers Head Back to the Yukon River
In Episode 11, we talk about: How few dogs have been dropped, the rookies are making a run for it, and Huslia's mushing tradition.
Confidential report paints bleak picture for Iditarod
The report was commissioned by a group of major sponsors after a series of controversies regarding policy changes and the handling of a doping scandal. Listen now
Mushers adjust to deep cold near Manley Hot Springs
During the first night of this year’s Iditarod, teams endured frigid temperatures on the Tanana River to reach the second checkpoint of Manley Hot Springs. Teams are adjusting to the deep cold and preparing to push to the Yukon River, where the race will unfold. Listen now
Mushing Explained Video: Designing the perfect dog sled
Iditarod mushers are preparing for a particularly bumpy, brutal ride on the trail’s first leg on icy terrain with little snow. Many have modified their run strategies, and adjusted one of the main tools for keeping a competitive edge: their sleds. Many mushers say durability is trumping speed this year as they expect to take a beating along the early trail.
Cindy Abbott Claims 2015 Iditarod Red Lantern Award
After two prior attempts, this year’s Red Lantern, Cindy Abbott, completed her first Iditarod late last night.
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Zirkle, Baker, Mackey Lead Iditarod
Aliy Zirkle led a group of mushers towards Nikolai in the Iditarod Tuesday morning. She was followed closely by defending champion John Baker and past champion Lance Mackey. Hugh Neff was not far behind the trio.
Iditapod bonus: Anchorage interview with Quince Mountain
The Iditarod rookie came in for a rather lengthy interview last week. We talked about his past and present, and, among other things, Quince’s experiences being transgender. As far as we know, he’s the first openly trans person in the Iditarod.