Iditarod 2011: Some dreams are already over

We are only two and a half days into the 2011 Iditarod and we already have two scratches. Melissa Owens of Nome, and Zoya DeNure of Gakona. Both of the musher’s Iditarod dreams come to a screeching halt in a notorious portion of the trail, Rainy Pass. Owens, aggravated a leg injury that happened before […]

Iditarod Gear: To bring or not to bring. That is the question

As the co-editor of Mushing Magazine and the producer of the popular podcast, Mushing, we are asked all of the time what gear do dog mushers bring on the trail. Updated: December 2024 According to the official rules of the Iditarod it says: Rule 16: Mandatory Items: A musher must carry with him/her at all […]

Willow, Alaska: The mushing capital of the world

After yesterday’s ceremonial start in Anchorage for the 39th running of the Iditarod, the real fun begins today in Willow for the official start of the race. Willow, Alaska is a village of about 2500 people and the place I call home. It is about 70 miles north of Anchorage and on the “road system.” […]