Another uniquely Alaskan opportunity. This past weekend were the ceremonial and official starts of the 2009 Iditarod, with 68 mushers and over 1,088 dogs it was quite an event! Saturday morning we drove down to Anchorage to stake out a spot along the 11 mile route through town. We ended up around the first bend about 5 blocks from the start. It was a great vantage point, as we were right up along the berm and could have probably touched the dogs (which would not have been a good idea).
A few Airmen braved the cold to join us (they were of course from PA, MD, and IA so they know what winter is about- it was 11 degrees Saturday). It is always fun to help folks get out and enjoy local "culture". After all, it's not every day you get to see dog sled teams embark on a 1,000 mile journey!
Enjoy the video clip (I just learned how to use this feature).
Elaine
p.s. Track the Iditarod at the Official Site or at Alaska Daily News.
A few Airmen braved the cold to join us (they were of course from PA, MD, and IA so they know what winter is about- it was 11 degrees Saturday). It is always fun to help folks get out and enjoy local "culture". After all, it's not every day you get to see dog sled teams embark on a 1,000 mile journey!
Enjoy the video clip (I just learned how to use this feature).
Elaine
p.s. Track the Iditarod at the Official Site or at Alaska Daily News.
oh man... it is really hard to imagine those dogs running 1,000 miles. yikes. I think i should map the Iditarod. love you!
ReplyDeleteok... so... now what at this Seward trip?
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