Iditarod 40: Idita-Facts
The Iditarod starts in downtown Anchorage, Alaska, on Saturday, March 3rd (10 am) The Iditarod Re-starts in Willow Alaska, Sunday, March 4th (2 pm) As of February 16, 2012 there are 66 mushers signed up for the 2012 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, including 52 veterans, 14 rookies and 16 women. To date eight mushers […]
Scary Movie Bracket: Black Christmas vs. The Hills Have Eyes
Here at the Fort we love sports, March Madness and scary movies. Play along with us and find out what is the scariest movie of all time, voted on by you, my rabid readers! See who’s winning and the “official rules” Scary Movie Bracket Round 1: Black Christmas vs. The Hills Have Eyes vs. […]
Iditarod 40: The Trail. Galena to Nulato
Iditarod 40: The Trail. Galena to Nulato 37 Miles About 10 miles outside of Galena is the picturesque Bishop’s Rock, where some of the most famous photographs of mushers are taken. In most years the local traffic keeps the river trail hard and fast. This section is well marked because wind and snow […]
Iditarod 40: The Trail. Ruby to Galena
Iditarod 40: The Trail. Ruby to Galena 50 Miles From Ruby to Kaltag, the next 134 miles is on the Yukon River, passing through Galena and Nulato. In most years the local traffic keeps the river trail hard and fast. This section is well marked because wind and snow can cover the trail […]
Iditarod 40: The Trail. Cripple to Ruby
Iditarod 40: The Trail. Cripple to Ruby 70 Miles Leaving Cripple, the country stays the same for 15 to 20 miles. Then the trees get larger and thicker, with larger rolling hills. At Bear Creek, the trail enters a cat trail that should be easy to follow. At Sulatna Crossing (steel bridge), most […]