Iditapod: Mitch Seavey leaves White Mountain
In Episode 14, we talk about Mitch Seavey being the first musher out of White Mountain, we get a lesson in Iditarod tradition and histoy, and discuss mushers' strategies for resting their dogs.
Mushers Share the Scoop as the Iditarod Begins
Video by Joshua Tucker, APRN - Anchorage
We were able to follow along and talk with musher Billy Snodgrass as he worked to prepare his...
Mackey Finishes Iditarod in 16th Place
Photos and Story by Diana Haecker, APRN – Nome
Four-time Iditarod champion Lance Mackey arrived in Nome this morning at 8:55 with seven...
3 Alaska Native mushers lead the charge to Iditarod finish line
It’s a close race between Ryan Redington, Richie Diehl and Pete Kaiser.
Mitch Seavey first to Elim, three follow from Koyuk
Mitch Seavey has a substantial lead in the Iditarod, as the top mushers enter the final phase of the race. Seavey reached the Elim checkpoint at 3:26 p.m. Listen now
Brent Sass to retire from sled dog racing months after sex assault allegations
The Iditarod had banned its 2022 champion from this year's race following accusations that he sexually assaulted multiple women.
Yukon Quest wins $10,000 from Fairbanks
The Fairbanks City Council voted last night to give $10,000 to the Yukon Quest. Quest officials sought financial support directly from the council after...
Alaska News Nightly: January 5, 2009
Bitterly cold temperatures are still gripping most of the state, but it warmed up enough in Anchorage today to hold the first of the...
Iditapod: Wrapping up from Nome
Alaska Public Media's reporter on the Iditarod Trail, Zachariah Hughes, talks from Nome about the scene there as race finishers mush into town, and KNOM interviews with third-place finisher Mitch Seavey shed some light on his race, including a tough trail along the Bering Sea coast and becoming better friends with Joar Leifseth Ulsom (the new champ!) and runner-up Nicolas Petit. Plus, we go rapid-fire with questions about how fast the dogs run, trail mail and the Burled Arch.
Iditapod: The ceremonial start
We talk about why the Ceremonial Start in downtown Anchorage is a thing, hear what mushers are talking about this year, and visit with the Trailgaters. It's the last time anyone gets to catch their breath before the real start of the race. And maybe catch a few hotdogs, too
An angry moose and bare ground mark a brutal first quarter for Iditarod teams
Dallas Seavey recounts his moose encounter as his team rested at the checkpoint in Nikolai, about 250 miles into the 1,000-mile race.
Hugh Neff scratches from Iditarod halfway into the race
Neff said he was given the choice of being disqualified or scratching because of concerns from veterinarians about his dogs.
Aliy Zirkle Journeys Through Ceremonial Start
Video by Josh Edge, APRN - Anchorage
This year, musher Aliy Zirkle allowed APRN to attach a camera to her sled for the ceremonial start...
Iditarod reinstates musher Eddie Burke Jr. after state drops assault charges
At the time of his disqualification Monday, Burke was facing two assault charges stemming from a 2022 incident.
SLIDESHOW: Ceremonial Iditarod Start
Photos by Josh Edge, APRN - Anchorage
Check out some pics from the ceremonial start of the Iditarod. More pictures to come.
Iditapod: Clock ticking after Willow restart
Fifty-two mushers headed out of Willow as the 2019 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race began in earnest Sunday, March 3. Iditapod host Casey Grove is joined by KNOM's Ben Matheson and Braver Mountain Mushing's Quince Mountain for discussions of the restart, early-race strategy and some of the numbers of the Iditarod, including that this year's race features the highest-ever percentage of female mushers.
Yukon Quest Champ Brent Sass Disqualified From Iditarod
Brent Sass has been disqualified from the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. The musher was informed by race Marshall Mark Nordman after he arrived in Tanana that he will not be able to continue the race because the Eureka-based musher violated a rule about using a wireless communication device on the trail.
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Dallas Seavey Hanging On To Small Lead
Dallas Seavey is hanging onto a narrow Iditarod lead. He pulled into the Elim checkpoint at a little before 4pm this afternoon. Aliy Zirkle joined him there soon after. Just a mile or two separated them on the run from Koyuk. Aaron Burmeister, Ramey Smyth and Pete Kaiser are chasing the leaders.
Iditapod: One paw in front of the other
Iditarod mushers took their sled dog teams on an untimed, celebratory fun run from downtown Anchorage on the city’s trails, with hundreds of fans cheering along the way. We hear from mushers and fans – maybe the pitter patter of little dog feet – as well as a joyful bride, a grumpy bear, a curious moose (or three), a former Miss Alaska and her mom, who had a fox on her head, and more!
Photos: Iditarod mushers shrug off jackets and sled dogs sunbathe
The Rainy Pass checkpoint is about 150 miles into the race and, tucked into the Alaska Range, it’s a scenic place to rest.