Out on the most northern tip of this country hides the small town of Nome, Alaska. In 1925, when no trains, ships, or airplanes can reach that far north during winter, the town falls ill with a deadly infection. Now only one group can save the day: Mushers.
Grab your parkas and your sleds because we've got a town to save! Zach tells us all about the true story behind "Balto" and the 1925 Serum Run to Nome.
Don't forget, all pictures from today's episode can be found here!
Sources:
"Serum Run of 1925" - Alaska State Archives
"The Real Story of Amblin's Balto" - American Kennel Club
"1925 Serum Run to Nome" - Wikipedia
"Balto and Togo, Two Great Sled Dogs" by Kate Kelly - America Comes Alive
"Race History" by Don Bowers - Iditarod
"Mushing" - Wikipedia