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Off Task Teachers PodcastEpisode 10: Iditarod in the ClassroomIn this week’s episode we chat about all things Iditarod! Annie spent 2017 as the Iditarod Teacher on the Trail, so she shares her tips and tricks for using the Iditarod in your classroom! For those who don’t know, the Iditarod is a 1,000 mile sled dog race across Alaska that takes place in March every year. It is the ultimate teaching tool for any grade! Please use the links below get started with using the race in your classroom!Topics Discussed & Links* Step 1: Sign up for the Free Iditarod Edu Newsletter...
2026-01-1346 min
The Trail Less TraveledIditarod Lessons: John Wood on Dogs, Distance, and DisciplineJohn Wood is an Alaska musher from Chugiak who started chasing the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in the late nineteen seventies and went on to finish the thousand mile route to Nome four times in 1978, 1979, 1982 and 1986. Known for his dry humor and honesty about the grind of the trail, he once joked that after three runs he had “an unparalleled record of mediocrity” and zero prize money, yet if you asked whether he planned to run again his answer was “hell yes,” because the race embodied adventure, excitement, competition and camaraderie that felt uniquely Alaskan. John served as a musher r...
2025-12-1241 min
TNT PodcastTNT Podcast #37 "Iditarod Special With Shauntel!"TNT Episode #37: Iditarod Special With Shauntel!TNT Episode #37: Iditarod Special With Shauntel!Tate and Teresa are Joined by Shauntel from Nome’s visitor center to discuss Iditarod happenings! There is always a lot going on during this time, but the conversation over migrates to happenings at the visitor center when Iditarod isn’t in full swing.Shauntel really reflects on how much she appreciates Nome for the rhythm andauthenticity of life here, how it is different then other places she lived. Teresa reflects on her love hate relationship with subsisting and the spongy nature of t...
2025-06-1019 min
The Burled ArchIditarod 53: New ChampIn this episode, the hosts discuss the recent Iditarod race, highlighting the new champion, Jessie Holmes, and the emotional experiences of mushers crossing the finish line. They delve into the logistics of care packages, the role of volunteers, and the media's coverage of the event. The conversation also touches on the mushers' post-race routines, their reflections on the challenges of the race, and the adventures of other teams on the trail. In this episode, the hosts discuss the vital role of volunteers in the Iditarod, the impressive feats of trail finishers on bikes, and the recent victory...
2025-03-141h 06
The Hopecast with Rachael FlickEpisode 149-Iditarod Dreams: When Life’s Greatest Achievements Leave Us Empty and Searching For More with Karl Clauson🎙️ The Hopecast with Rachael FlickEpisode 149 – “Iditarod Dreams: When Life’s Greatest Achievements Leave Us Empty and Searching For More” Guest: Karl Clauson 📅 March 10, 2025❄️ From the Iditarod to Inner TransformationWhat happens when you chase the dream, reach the summit—and still feel empty?In this episode, Rachael sits down with Karl Clauson, a man who conquered one of the world’s toughest races—the 1,100-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race—at just 18 years old. But Karl’s true race wasn’t on the ice—it was within. Afte...
2025-03-1127 min
Teachers in Transition: Career Change and Real Talk for Burned-Out TeachersTeachers in Transition – Episode 242: Shining Bright in Dark Times: Lessons from the Iditarod and Refining Your Career PathSend us a textIn this episode of Teachers in Transition, host Vanessa Jackson explores the inspiring lessons we can learn from the Iditarod and how they relate to leadership, trust, and resilience—both in and out of the classroom. Vanessa reflects on the crucial role of lead dogs in a sled team and connects their responsibilities to the challenges faced by teachers navigating career transitions. She also discusses an exciting new feature in ChatGPT—word clouds—and continues with Step 4 of her five-step career transition framework: Refine.Resources & Links Mentioned:L...
2025-03-1019 minThe Burled ArchIditarod 53: What Happens on a 24?In this episode, the hosts discuss the ongoing Iditarod 2025 race, providing updates on team standings, strategies, and the significance of the 24-hour rest period for mushers and their dogs. They also explore the history of the Iditarod, highlighting key figures like Joe Redington and Dorothy Page, and the role of awards in the race. In this episode, the hosts discuss the evolution of Iditarod coverage, emphasizing the variety of perspectives available to fans. They explore the best ways to follow the race, including GPS tracking and social media updates from mushers. Mid-race updates highlight key competitors and predictions for...
2025-03-0655 min
The Adrenaline ZoneIditarod Strategies: What It REALLY Takes to Win with Dallas SeaveyDiscover the exhilarating world of ultra-long distance sled racing as six-time Iditarod champion Dallas Seavey reveals what it means to push the limits of human and animal endurance. It's not just physical strength that matters; it's the unbreakable bond he has with his dogs.Dallas emphasizes precognition, needing to know how situations today will affect his team in days, and recalls a near-fatal experience knee-deep in freezing water. Despite the danger, his insights on dog-centric strategies redefine leadership and teamwork revealing an approach not just about winning, but about fostering trust, respect, and a shared commitment to...
2025-03-061h 02
Chatter MarksEP 105 Dogsledding, The Iditarod and making history with Libby RiddlesLibby Riddles was the first woman to win the Iditarod. Back in 1985, she made the decision to push through a storm — a choice that would cement her place in history. While others hunkered down, she bet on her team’s strength and her own resilience, forging ahead into whiteout conditions and brutal winds. It was a bold, calculated risk, and it paid off. But for Libby, just doing the Iditarod was a big deal. She says that as long as she did her best and gave it 100 percent, she really didn’t care where the chips fell. And part of tha...
2025-03-011h 16
Crude ConversationsEP 160 Dogsledding, The Iditarod and making history with Libby RiddlesIn this one, Cody talks to dog musher Libby Riddles. She was the first woman to win the Iditarod. Back in 1985, she made the decision to push through a storm — a choice that would cement her place in history. While others hunkered down, she bet on her team’s strength and her own resilience, forging ahead into whiteout conditions and brutal winds. It was a bold, calculated risk, and it paid off. But for Libby, just doing the Iditarod was a big deal. She says that as long as she did her best and gave it 100 percent, she really didn...
2025-03-011h 15
DayStrider: Tales from a Time TravelerBonus Episode: Team Bailey & Iditarod DreamsWhat happens when you combine 16 high-energy dogs, a sleep-deprived human, and 1,000 miles of Alaskan wilderness? Hallucinated rock concerts, near-death ice rescues, and a man who lost 45 pounds in 11 days while chasing the ultimate mushing dream. Meet Bailey Vitello, who's been commanding dog teams since age two and now tackles the legendary Iditarod with nothing but determination, his canine family, and—shockingly—zero caffeine.In this episode, we dive headfirst into the wild world of competitive dog sledding with a musher who:Hallucinates Maroon 5 concerts in the Alaskan wilderness (sleep deprivation is a trip!)Rolls soaking wet dogs...
2025-02-2821 min
Wanderwach & KaffeeSunny Stroeer über den Iditarod Trail und über AbenteuerlustAls ich in Kontakt mit meiner heutigen Gästin gekommen bin, war ich mir erst nicht ganz sicher, ob ihr aktuelles Abenteuer zu den Themen in „Wanderwach & Kaffee“ passt. Denn Suzanne „Sunny“ Stroeer ist mit Langlaufskiern im Februar und März 2024 rund 1600 km beim „Iditarod Trail Invitational“ durch Alaska gelaufen. Je mehr ich jedoch darüber nachdachte, desto klarer wurde, wie gut das eigentlich passt. Denn die Schnittmenge mit dem weiten Wandern ist groß! Aber insgesamt ist Sunny Stroeer eine sehr interessante Abenteuersportlerin, Bergsteigerin, Ultraläuferin und auch Weitwandernde. Sunny ist in Deutschland geboren, ist jedoch nach dem Studium in den USA...
2024-12-141h 36
Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal AttacksMoose Attack - Balto, Togo, and the History of the IditarodMike is finally allowed to take charge of a main episode as some sort of sick and twisted birthday present, and he decides to cover the true story behind the legendery sled dog serum run of 1925. He then gets into the horrifying account of Bridgett Watkins and her encounter with a moose while training for the Iditarod. Wes does NOT want diptheria, and Jeff is hard to impress.Sources:You're Wrong About Podcast on Balto - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/balto-with-blair-braverman/id1380008439?i=1000648005142
2024-09-231h 11
Like a Bigfoot#378: Running, Skiing and Biking the Iditarod with Gavan Hennigan, Ryan Wanless & Asbjorn BruunThe fact that I got the opportunity to sit down with three INCREDIBLE human beings a few weeks off of completing the 1,000 mile Iditarod is something I will never take for granted.
These three guys are some of the most interesting people I’ve ever had the chance to meet
Ryan Wanless has traversed from Anchorage to Nome THREE times at this point, one on foot and two on bike. He’s sweet, he’s funny, he’s incredible humble in spite of being one of the toughest people on the planet.
Gavan Hennigan is the most interesting man in the worl...
2024-04-191h 13
Mushing AlaskaEpisode 42 - Iditarod 2024 Recap, Round 2Having Iditarod withdrawal?! Sean and Brendan had a round 2 recap of this year's Iditarod. We made sure to go over our favorite storylines, share stories from Sean's experience out on the trail with the Insider, and do our best to stay on track!
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2024-04-141h 17
WTIP Outdoor News PodcastTrail Tales: A Look Inside the Iditarod - Stories from a Minnesota Musher and PhotographerThere was a strong showing of Minnesotan's during the 52nd annual historic Iditarod race in Alaska this year. Three northern Minnesota individuals, two mushers and a photographer, participated in the 2024 Iditarod. The two mushers, Anna Hennessy and Erin Altemus have Grand Marais connections and each raced as a rookie in the historic race. Another individual, Ryan Rumpca, a landscape and outdoor lifestyle photographer based in Duluth was part of the Iditarod Insider crew. He shares a behind-the-lens look of the Iditarod in this week's Outdoor News Podcast episode.
2024-03-2922 min
MushingJunior Iditarod InterviewsJoin host Michele Forto as she interviews participants in the 2024 Junior Iditarod in Knik, Alaska, right before the start of the race. The Junior Iditarod is held each February and is open to junior mushers 14 to 17. The race is approximately 150 miles and unassisted into the Alaskan wilderness. The race is also a qualifier for the big race, The Iditarod.
2024-02-2626 min
Amusing JewsEp. 33: Iditarod, Sled Dogs, and the Frozen Chosen – with musher Fred AgreeFred Agree is a resident of Alaska and the first Jew to complete the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Fred’s Iditarod bib and other ephemera from the 1984 and 1985 races are on display at the Alaska Jewish Museum in Anchorage. He also designed the Alaska license plate for Iditarod finishers. Co-hosts: Jonathan Friedmann & Joey Angel-Field Producer-engineer: Mike Tomren Faces of Iditarodhttps://faces.iditarod.com/fred-agree/ Iditarod Finisher’s License Platehttps://iditarod.com/where-did-the-official-iditarod-finishers-license-plate-originate/ Slightly to the Right of Americahttps://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/WPcap/2000-01...
2023-12-2617 min
MushingIditarod Musher Matt FailorJoin host Robert Forto as he welcomes Iditarod musher, Matt Failor to talk about how he get started in mushing, his dogs, the Iditarod, welcoming his first child, future plans, and much more! Mushing Radio is a podcast that follows the sport of dog mushing, the Iditarod, and races worldwide. Mushing Radio is hosted by best-selling author Robert Forto (A Musher’s Dream) and a team of co-hots that bring a unique perspective to the show. During the Iditarod, each March the show is a daily podcast that covers the race with an in-depth analysis that you wo...
2023-07-1537 min
MushingIditarod Musher Brent SassJoin host Robert Forto as he welcomes Iditarod musher, Brent Sass to talk about how he get started in mushing, his dogs, the Iditarod, Yukon Quest, and much more. Mushing Radio is a podcast that follows the sport of dog mushing, the Iditarod, and races worldwide. Mushing Radio is hosted by best-selling author Robert Forto (A Musher’s Dream) and a team of co-hots that bring a unique perspective to the show. During the Iditarod, each March the show is a daily podcast that covers the race with an in-depth analysis that you won’t find anywhere else...
2023-07-0130 minMushingThe Iditarod PicnicJoin hosts Robert Forto and Toni Reitter as they discuss the upcoming Iditarod picnic and musher sign-ups for the 2024 Iditarod this coming Saturday at the Headquarters in Wasilla, Alaska. Mushing Radio is a podcast that follows the sport of dog mushing, the Iditarod, and races worldwide. Mushing Radio is hosted by best-selling author Robert Forto (A Musher’s Dream) and a team of co-hots that bring a unique perspective to the show. During the Iditarod, each March the show is a daily podcast that covers the race with an in-depth analysis that you won’t find anywhere else...
2023-06-2128 min
MushingIditarod Musher Deke NaaktgeborenJoin host Robert Forto as he welcomes Iditarod musher, Deke Naaktgeboren to Mushing Radio to talk about his recent Iditarod finish. To support our show, please go to our Patreon page. ABOUT MUSHING RADIO: Mushing Radio follows the sport of dog mushing, the Iditarod, and races worldwide from First Paw Media. Mushing Radio is hosted by best-selling author Robert Forto (A Musher's Dream) and a team of co-hots that bring a unique perspective to the show. During the Iditarod race each March, the show is a daily podcast that covers the ra...
2023-06-0335 min
MushingIditarod Musher Bridgett WatkinsIditarod finisher Bridgett Watkins talks about growing up in a mushing family, being an emergency room nurse, raising kids while training to be a competitive dog musher, and much more. To support our show, please go to our Patreon page. ABOUT MUSHING RADIO: Mushing Radio follows the sport of dog mushing, the Iditarod, and races worldwide from First Paw Media. Mushing Radio is hosted by best-selling author Robert Forto (A Musher's Dream) and a team of co-hots that bring a unique perspective to the show. During the Iditarod race each March, the...
2023-05-2727 min
MushingIditarod Musher Jed StephensenIditarod finisher Jed Stephensen joins us from Idaho to talk about his rookie run in Iditraod, being an emergency room nurse, how mushing and his hectic job gives a unique perspective, and much more. To support our show, please go to our Patreon page. ABOUT MUSHING RADIO: Mushing Radio follows the sport of dog mushing, the Iditarod, and races worldwide from First Paw Media. Mushing Radio is hosted by best-selling author Robert Forto (A Musher's Dream) and a team of co-hots that bring a unique perspective to the show. During the Idi...
2023-05-2028 min
UPTHINKING FINANCEIditarod Champion Dallas SeaveyThe Iditarod is a sled dog race that covers 1,000 miles of Alaska that happens every March (and just celebrated its 50th anniversary). Dallas Seavey is the youngest ever to run and win the race, accomplishing this at age 25. Now 36, he’s only the second Iditarod racer to win the race five times. In this episode of Upthining Finance™, Dallas brings us deep into the world of sled dog racing. He shares what managing the financial side looks like, how he leverages the tourism industry to fund his kennel, and his goals for the future. You will want to he...
2023-04-2848 min
The Let's Vet Together PodcastLet's Vet Together: Race to Iditarod Pt. 2He's back! In this episode, Courtney catches back up with Dr. Russell Miller from VO Vets in Fort Worth to talk about his experience at the 2023 Iditarod race in Alaska. From the things he saw, to the people he met, and where he ended up sleeping in the Alaskan frontier, Dr. Miller shares what it was like being a part of "The Last Great Race."To learn more about the Iditarod, visit their website at https://iditarod.com/ To connect with Dr. Miller about how to get involved in the Iditarod, find him at https://w...
2023-04-2121 min
Outdoor Adventure SeriesTerry Adkins and Jean Wise, Authors of Iditarod Sled Dog Tales and TailsTerry Adkins and Jean Wise are our guests on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Terry and Jean are the Authors of Iditarod Sled Dog Tales and Tails.Terry was the only veterinarian on the first running of the Iditarod in 1973; he subsequently raced Iditarod 22 times after that. Terry and Jean currently maintain a kennel of Alaskan huskies and belong to organizations to enhance working dogs' well-being, progress, and research.Topics We Discussed Training Dogs to be leadersThe future of Iditarod and other dog-powered racesTreatment and care provided to sled dogs an...
2023-04-0447 min
PowerdogsPowerdogs Express - Algunas reflexiones sobre la Iditarod -Powerdogs Express en el kennel comentando algunas reflexiones sobre la Iditarod 2023.
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2023-03-1646 min
Creepycore and FolkloreEerie Iditarod RaceEpisode-33 Eerie Iditarod RaceShow Notes:This episode we dive into hauntings along the Iditarod trail where we learn about the deep history and hauntings behind this sled dog competition.Resources if you’re curious:https://iditarod.com/edu/the-history-of-the-iditarod-trail-sled-dog-race/https://www.treehugger.com/iditarod-trail-sled-dog-race-and-animal-cruelty-127645#:~:text=The%20Iditarod%20Trail%20dog%20sled,animal%20cruelty%20and%20deaths%20involvedhttps://iditarod.com/edu/tales-from-the-trail-ghosts-of-the-trail/https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2019/05/hauntings-along-alaskas-historic-iditarod-trail/https://www.adn.com/features/article/ghosts-alaskas-iditarod-trail/2011/10/31/Creepycore and Folklore is a show about creatures, encounters, ol...
2023-03-0626 min
Conversations with Sports FansSeason 2, Episode 12 - Lew Freedman Talks IditarodIn this special episode we're joined by sports writer and author Lew Freedman to discuss the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. The author of over 100 books - including several on the Iditarod - Freedman was also the Anchorage Daily News' sports editor from 1984-2001 and has spent a fair amount of time on the trail through the years.
During our conversation Lew discusses "The Last Great Race's" history, what it takes to be a musher (especially for a 1,000-mile race in uncertain weather conditions), how the event has evolved during its 51 years, and opportunities for the event t...
2023-03-0547 minThe Let's Vet Together PodcastLet's Vet Together: Race to Iditarod Pt. 1A Texan going to Alaska? That's right! In this episode, Courtney speaks with Dr. Russell Miller from VO Vets in Fort Worth about being one of fifty doctors selected to provide veterinary care to the sled dogs of the 2023 Iditarod race. From the application process to shopping for the proper gear for Alaska, Dr. Miller shares his experience leading up to "The Last Great Race." And don't you worry! There will definitely be a part 2 when he gets back from the race!To learn more about the Iditarod, visit their website at https://iditarod.com/ Ch...
2023-03-0320 min
Bike Talk with Dave: All things bike! Bikepacking, cyclocross, gravel, mountain bike, road & eventsEp. 61 Steve Cannon's Iditarod Trail Invitational; Part 1In 2019 Steve Cannon embarked on a journey with a handful of other intrepid souls, to ride their bikes along the Iditarod Trail from near Anchorage, across the Alaska Range to Nome, a thousand miles away on the Bering Sea. Bike Talk with Dave's Dave Mable followed along to film a documentary about the journey. Once the two had returned home, Cannon and Mable sat down to record Cannon's experience, from his first fatbike ride all the way through Alaska to Nome. This is the first half of that recording - taking listeners from Cannon's first ride to the starting...
2023-03-0156 min
Talk 122Teaching the Iditarod in The ClassroomWe start off 2023 by going north with educators who attended the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska. In our first ever triple interview: Julie Crawford (6th grade teacher at Loves Park Elementary), Andrea Cox (6th grade teacher at WillowBrook Middle School and former Harlem Teacher), & Shannon Davidson (Co-Teacher with Julie at Loves Park) discuss attending the event, applying it to their classrooms & Beyond.
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, more commonly known as The Iditarod, is an annual long-distance sled dog race run in early March. It travels from Anchorage to Nome, entirely within the US...
2023-01-2032 min
Pet Parents PodEpisode 116 Iditarod RaceThis week we hit the trail to learn about dog sledding and we're discussing the Iditarod Race! Learn about this interesting tradition and the history of dog sled racing.
Sources:
https://iditarod.com/race-history/
https://iditarod.com/edu/origin-of-the-iditarod-how-did-it-all-begin/
http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/288/sled-dogs-cultural-legacy-and-forgotten-history
https://www.military.com/history/alaska-enlisted-help-of-eskimo-scouts-protect-itself-during-world-war-ii.html
https://www.pethealthnetwork.com/news-blogs/a-vets-life/how-sled-dogs-helped-win-world-war-i
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/sled-dog-breeds-history-future/
https://www.hurtigruten.com/destinations/norway/inspiration/attractions/history-of-dog-sledding/
https://alifeofdogs.com/history-of-the-iditarod/#:~:text=Dick%20Wilmarth%20won%20the%20first,by%20local%20newspapers%20in%20Alaska
2023-01-0945 minMushingDaily Coverage of the Iditarod TeaserMushing Radio is a podcast that follows the sport of dog mushing, the Iditarod, and races worldwide from First Paw Media. Mushing Radio is hosted by best-selling author Robert Forto (A Musher's Dream) and a team of co-hosts that bring a unique perspective to the show. During the Iditarod race each March, the show is a daily podcast that covers the race with an in-depth analysis you won't find anywhere else. In the off-season, hear interviews with mushers, behind-the-scenes news, and updates. This episode is a teaser of the daily coverage of the...
2022-09-1309 min
Training Without Conflict PodcastEpisode Eleven: 5x Iditarod Champion Dallas SeaveyTraining Without Conflict® Podcast Episode Ten: Dallas SeaveyIn this episode, Ivan has a conversation with 5-time Iditarod Champion Dallas Seavey.The two champions discuss topics ranging from breeding and selection of competition dogs, preparing for competition, fueling champion dogs, and how to maximize the potential of every dog they compete with.The wealth of information presented by these two titans of their craft is abundant in this 2 hour podcast!Dallas Seavey is one of two 5-time winners of Alaska's world-renowned Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. In 2005, Seavey became t...
2022-07-152h 06
News BitesLiuqiu Coral, Iditarod Race, Rat HeroHello everybody, and welcome to a new episode of News Bites!
I'm Nancy Sun…
And I'm Paz Bueno.
In today's news:
Liuqiu Island's coral problem, a special racing dog returns, and rats train to become heroes.
All that and more, coming up next.
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小琉球的珊瑚問題
Liuqiu Island's Coral Problem
Liuqiu Island (小琉球) is famous for its turtles, its beautiful beaches, and its coral reefs.
Many local tourists (當地遊客) like to go to Liuqiu because it is a seaside paradise (海岸天堂).
It has a protected coral area (珊瑚保護區).
And it has fun glass-bottomed boats (玻璃船) you can ride to discover (探索) more about sea life.
But people who are trying to save the environment (環境) say there is a problem i...
2022-06-1708 min
The Kathy Keats ShowWisdom from the Iditarod with Karen RamsteadAn insightful, hilarious conversation full of wisdom with Karen Ramstead ranging from the journey of preparing to run the incredible Iditarod race to breeding, structure and so much more...!Learn about the Iditarod here: Iditarod.comFollow Karen Ramstead on Facebook here: Karen Ramstead FacebookSupport the show and get extras by going to KathyKeats.com/supporttheshow
2022-06-0445 min
Dog Words0310: The Iditarod with Dr. Molly EbingerDr. Molly Ebinger discusses being a rookie volunteer veterinarian at the last great race.Learn more about the Iditarod, including volunteer opportunities at Iditarod.com.From the Dog Words archives:0201: The Iditarod with Dr. Vern OtteDog Words is a finalist in two categories for Best of KC ‘22, Kansas City magazine’s annual poll to recognize the best KC has to offer. Please vote for us as Best Local Podcast in the City Life category and in the Arts & Culture category at Vote.KansasCityMag.com. Poll closes on June 10. Vote once...
2022-05-1148 min
Bike Talk with Dave: All things bike! Bikepacking, cyclocross, gravel, mountain bike, road & events2019 Iditarod Trail Invitational Co-Champions John Logar & Petr InemanYou're invited inside a small host house in Nome, Alaska, to eaves drop on the post-race banter with the ITI1000 Co-Champions John Logar and Petr Ineman. They were interviewed for the film 1000 Miles to Nome only 18 hours after completing the 1000 Mile race from Anchorage to Nome along the Iditarod Trail in 19 days. We also have a couple of special guests including Howard Farley, the 20th place finisher in the inaugural Iditarod Sled Dog Race in 1973 as he describes how the famous finishers monument - a huge burled tree - came to mark the end of the trail. We are...
2022-05-031h 01
Bike Talk with Dave: All things bike! Bikepacking, cyclocross, gravel, mountain bike, road & events3X Iditarod Trail Invitational 1000-mile Champ Petr Ineman. Petr (without an 'e') Ineman finished his fourth 1000 mile travers of the Iditarod Trail on fat bike this winter, reaching the famous burled arch first for the third time. He tells us stories of the challenges of living on the remote trail for more than two weeks; bitter temperatures, soft snow and hurricane force winds. The Iditarod Trail Invitational (ITI) is a 350 or 1000 mile invite- only race across the Alaskan wilderness on the Iditarod Trail, built to connect the gold mining towns with Seward and Anchorage on the east and Nome and the Bering Sea on the west, it...
2022-04-261h 19
Husky TalkJim Deprez - Iditarod Teacher on the Trail (Season 5 Episode 17)On this episode of Husky Talk, our guest waited two years to get out on the Iditarod trail. He was selected as the Iditarod Teacher on the Trail for 2021. Due to Covid restrictions, he was unable to travel on the trail last year. He was able to continue as teacher on the trail in 2022. It was a struggle to get out on the trail for him, but he finally made it. Enjoy this episode with the 2021 and 2022 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail, Jim Deprez.
2022-04-0821 min
National Park After DarkIn Dog We Trust: Iditarod National Historic TrailBundle up it your warmest gear, because today we head to Alaska to discover the roots of the Iditarod National Historic Trail. Currently most infamous for “The Last Great Race on Earth” this trail was blazed by courageous people and our most loyal companions. The Iditarod is synonymous with sled dogs, but you may be surprised to learn the origin story you remember – isn’t entirely accurate. Come along as we uncover the true story of the Iditarod and celebrate its underdogs – both human and animal. For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadp...
2022-03-281h 01
Northern Nightmares!BONUS EPISODE! Attack on the Iditarod TrailJoin mom and I this week as Mom brings us a story from the Iditarod trail - a deeply engrained part of Alaskan culture and history! Follow us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/northernnightmarespodhttps://www.patreon.com/northernnightmaresnorthernnightmarespod@gmail.comhttps://twitter.com/nn_podhttps://www.instagram.com/northernnightmarespodcast/@northernnightmarespod on Tik Tok for 3 minute one part videos about content covered fully here on the podcastepisode sources:https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/exploration-survival/fear-and-loathing-iditarod-trail/https://www...
2022-03-1759 min
IditapodMorning report: Brent Sass wins his first IditarodThe 1,000-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race has a new champion, as you'll hear in this morning Iditarod report from Alaska Public Media. Dog musher Brent Sass and his team of 11 dogs pulled into Nome early Tuesday, passing under the famed Burled Arch finish line just before 5:40 a.m. to win the 50th running of the Iditarod. The 42-year-old Sass and his Alaskan huskies arrived to throngs of cheering race fans lining the finish chute on Front Street for the first time since before the coronavirus pandemic hit two years ago.
2022-03-1505 min
Middle Country Public Library PodcastEpisode 213 - March Book Horoscopes + Iditarod FactsIt's time for March Book Horoscopes! Nicole has a few for you to ponder...if she doesn't mention your sign, let us know and she will next time!
Take a look at the list here: https://bookriot.com/march-2022-horoscopes-and-book-recommendations/
Sara discusses the Iditarod race, which is currently underway. Want to see the Race Map? Try here: https://iditarod.com/race-map/ and for more information on the race and it's origins, check this out: https://iditarod.com/.
Sara's book & DVD recommendations are:
Iditarod-- a far distant place
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2022-03-1024 min
Humans Outside188 Best Of: Here's the Scoop on Dog Racing and the Iditarod from Identical Twin Mushers (Kristy and Anna Berington)Even if you know next to nothing about Alaska, you’ve probably still heard of the annual Iditarod sled dog race, where teams of mushers travel with their dogs hundreds of miles across frozen alaska, racing to the remote town of Nome. The race kicks off the first weekend of March with a festival known as Fur Rendezvous or Fur Rondy. Mushing is more than a sport-- it’s a lifestyle. And it puts those racing it into extremely isolated, middle of nowhere, survival situations as they make their way from Willow to Nome. So I wanted to know...
2022-03-1044 min
The Cardinal Sins Sports Podcast Baseball, Football, Basketball, Everything Sports!S1 E14 Michael Gullett Hit the Post Sports Cardinal Sins Podcast Iditarod Special PodcastS1 E14 Michael talks about the history of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race. In today's special edition/episode Michael in the Hit the Post Sports and the Cardinal Sins Sports Podcast talks about the history of the Iditarod, mushers to keep our eyes on, prediction of who will win the 2022 Iditarod, and some fun facts about the Iditarod or as we call "The Last Great Race."
2022-03-0523 minIditapodS6E1: Iditarod gets back on trackIditapod is back for the 50th running of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Host Casey Grove and fellow Alaska Public Media reporters Tegan Hanlon, Lex Treinen and Jeff Chen discuss last year's pandemic-altered Iditarod, some of the mid-distance sled dog races this season, as well as COVID-19 protocols (and already a scratch/switcheroo), scary moose encounters and the heartwarming story of an unlikely Iditarod dog.
2022-03-0548 min
The Air Up ThereIditarod from the AirWe've got the inside scoop for one of Alaska's most iconic events — the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race! The Iditarod race is celebrating 50 years, and FAA's podcast team jumped on the opportunity to join the celebration. The FAA is well connected with Iditarod officials who are passionate about all things aviation, and FAA is full of dog lovers, thus making the 50th Iditarod race the perfect topic for an epic episode of The Air Up There podcast.Are you wondering what the connection is between aviation and Iditarod? Tune in to this episode to find out! We're going behi...
2022-03-0415 min
Talk of AlaskaTalk of Alaska: Veteran mushers discuss the 50th running of the IditarodPaige Drobny’s team during the 2021 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. (Zachariah Hughes/for ADN)
The Iditarod is an iconic annual sled dog race in Alaska that attracts mushers and fans from across the nation and world. This year marks the 50th running of the race. How has the competition changed over the last five decades and what might the next 50 years bring?
Listen:
HOST: Lori Townsend
GUESTS:
Jeff King, four-time Iditarod champion
Mike Williams, Sr., retired musher
Will Peterson, Iditarod trail sweep
Pai...
2022-02-2558 min
Oy with the Terror PodcastEp. 39 The Iditarod Trail and the Night WitchesIn this week's episode, Sandra talks about the Iditarod Trail. The Iditarod Trail is an annual long-distance sled dog race that is run in early March from Anchorage to Nome in the Alaskan wilderness. The main route of the Iditarod trail extends 938 miles (1,510 km), and can take between 8-15 days or longer to complete. It is said that the mushers who participate in this race have strange encounters. Could it be ghosts, or are their minds playing tricks on them?
Later, Danielle discusses the Night Witches. An all-female squadron started by Marina Raskova, also known as the Sovie...
2021-12-1654 min
Take A Seat Not A SideEp. 30 - Dogsled Racing Special With Iditarod Musher Julie AhnenThe Iditarod, coined "The Last Great Race", is the longest and most prestigious dog sled race in the sport. Rookie Iditarod musher Julie Ahnen joins us to talk about her journey into dogsled racing and her preparation for the 2022 Iditarod being held on March 5th, 2022.
For more information on Julie and Team Can't Stop racing, check them out at...
Website: https://www.teamcantstopracing.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Team-Cant-Stop-101573015005150
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2021-11-101h 11
The Iditarod Tales from the TrailTales From the Trail Podcast Episode 25: Veteran Iditarod musher Ryne OlsonWe catch up with veteran Iditarod musher Ryne Olson and hear how her summer went, how fall training has started off, plus we get her take on the 2021 race. Follow Ryne and Ryno Kennel at Rynokennel.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
2021-09-2338 min
Love Your Story: Stories and discussions about personal growth, mindset and living with intentionEpisode 201: Iditarod Trail Invitational - 350 Miles of Self-Sustained Running in the Alaskan Wilderness: Interview - Austin HansenEpisode 201: Iditarod Trail Invitational - 350 Miles of Self-Sustained Running in the Alaskan Wilderness: Interview - Austin Hansen
The Iditarod Trail Invitational is the world's longest running winter ultra-marathon.
One of the most challenging experiences on the planet, participants brave extreme physical, environmental and mental challenges as they travel along the historic Iditarod Trail on bicycle, foot or skis. Requiring self-sufficiency and the considerable resilience to make it through up to 30 frozen days and nights, the Iditarod Trail Invitational has built its reputation on notoriously inhospitable conditions and minimal outside support.
For its participants, the Iditarod Trail Invitational is a...
2021-09-0835 min
The Iditarod Tales from the TrailTales From the Trail Podcast Episode 24: Iditarod Photographer Jeff SchultzJeff talks about his beginnings in Alaska and Iditarod. Plus, shares what he is working on off the trail throughout the year. Learn more about Jeff's Faces of Iditarod project and listen to the Iditarod interviews at Faces.iditarod.com.
Find Jeff Schultz at schultzphoto.com or follow him on Facebook & Instagram @JeffSchultsPhoto, Twitter @IditarodJeff, and YouTube at Jeff Schultz Photography.
2021-08-2523 min
The Iditarod Tales from the TrailTales From the Trail Podcast Episode 23: 2022 Iditarod Rookie Amanda OttoListen to Amanda talk about her dreams of running the Iditarod, training with Jeff King, and all things in her mushing world. You can follow Amanda on social media at Otto.UpNorth on Instagram and Husky Homestead on Facebook.
2021-07-2827 min
Dog Works RadioSummer Iditarod UpdateJoin hosts Robert, Alex, and Toni as they present their Summer Iditarod update on Dog Works Radio. On this podcast, the hosts talk about the early sign-ups for the 2022 Iditarod at the annual Iditarod Volunteer picnic, the Kink 200 update, Mount Marathon Race, and their picks for next year's race.
2021-07-1440 min
The Iditarod Tales from the TrailTales From the Trail Podcast Episode 22: Greg Heister Iditarod Insider producerGreg Heister, Iditarod Insider producer, recently visited several musher kennels to film for the Insider 2.0 series. The 2.0 video series is additional Insider content chronicling mushers and their canine athletes off the trail and focuses on their team's daily routine. We talk with Greg about filming in the summer, how he felt the 2021 trail went, and what he looks forward to for the 50th anniversary running.
Visit Greg's website at Seasonsonthefly.com/blog and social media at Seasons on the Fly on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
2021-06-2954 min
The Iditarod Tales from the TrailTales From the Trail Podcast Episode 21: 2021 Iditarod Rookie Will TroshynskiMusher Will Troshynski talks about his rookie year, dog training plans, and new podcast Onward and Other Directions. Visit Will's website at ataokennel.com and social media at ATOA Kennel on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
2021-05-1945 min
Like a Bigfoot#252: Kari Gibbons & Ryan Wanless -- Winter Ultras & Running the Iditarod Trail InvitationalThis week we are chatting with ultrarunners Kari Gibbons and Ryan Wanless about their experience running the 2021 Iditarod Trail Invitational through the wilds of Alaska!
Both Kari and Ryan are extraordinary athletes and adventurers who are experienced in the "Winter Ultras", races that take place in extremely cold parts of the United States in winter. In these races the runners must be have the knowledge to withstand potential dangers and have a solid mindset to grind out days and days of racing while pulling all of their gear in a sled.
In other words, Kari and Ryan are complete badasses.
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2021-05-141h 22
The Long Leash with James JacobsonIditarod Dreaming with Robert FortoRobert Forto is an award-winning dog trainer with nearly thirty years of experience. His approach, called Peak Performance, focuses on leash walking, communication, manners, and creating a balanced mood. He’s an internationally respected podcast advice guru and successful business owner.In short, he’s got a great life doing good work with people who really love their dogs. A dream life, right?Yes … and he’s also got a not-so-secret dream: to run the Iditarod before he gets too old. The legendary race is nearly one thousand miles in length over some of the most cha...
2021-05-1046 min
The Iditarod Tales from the TrailTales From the Trail Podcast Episode 20: 10 year Iditarod veterinarian Kim HennemanVolunteer Iditarod Veterinarian Kim Henneman talks with us about dog care on the trail and unique challenges of vet care in below freezing temperatures. Kim also marked 2021 as her 10th year volunteering with the veterinarian team on the trail.
2021-05-0436 min
The Iditarod Tales from the TrailTales From the Trail Podcast Episode 19: Dallas Seavey, 5-time Iditarod ChampionDallas Seavey, 5-time Iditarod Champion, talks will us about this interesting year back on the trail, summer plans, and his future in competitive mushing. Not to mention his Iditarod fashion sense. Be sure to follow Dallas on his Facebook athlete page @Dallas Seavey or visit sleddogtours.com.
2021-04-2234 min
The Iditarod Tales from the TrailTales From the Trail Episode 18: Veteran musher Larry DaughertyListen in as we talk with veteran musher Larry Daugherty recap his 2021 Iditarod race. Larry talks about his broken sled, wrist injury, and how he carried a symbolic COVID vaccine in his sled.
2021-04-0730 min
Badassery LifeShe's living her badassery life training dogs for the Iditarod (1,000 miles of dog sled racing in Alaska)This badass adventurous woman traveled to Alaska in 2017 to watch the famous Iditarod sled dog race, then returned as a volunteer at the Iditarod Ceremonial Start in 2018, and ultimately as a sled dog handler and trainer in 2019 - which is what she's doing now. The Iditarod is nearly 1,000 miles of dog sled racing in brutal conditions along a trail that takes mushers from Anchorage over mountain ranges and flat tundra to the western coast of Alaska, and finally to a town called Nome. Sherri explains that mushing and working with sled dogs is "strenuous, rewarding, fun, exhausting, dirty, peaceful...
2021-03-0730 min
The Iditarod Tales from the TrailTales From the Trail Episode 17: 37 time Iditarod finisher Martin BuserVeteran Iditarod musher Martin Buser joins the podcast this week and talks about this year's dog team and changing strategies due to the changing trail route. Follow Martin on Facebook at Martin Buser's Happy Trails Kennel, on Instagram at Happy Trails Kennel, or on his website at www.buserdog.com.
2021-02-0435 min
The Iditarod Tales from the TrailTales From the Trail Episode 16: Veteran Iditarod mushing sisters Anna and Kristy BeringtonVeteran Iditarod mushing twin sisters Anna and Kristy Berington talk with us about training, dogs, and their plans for this year's unique Iditarod route. You can follow the Beringtons on Instagram at Seeing Double Sled Dog Racing and their website at SeeingDoubleSledDogRacing.com.
2021-01-2733 min
The Iditarod Tales from the TrailTales from the Trail Episode 15: Thomas Waerner 2020 Iditarod ChampionWe talk with Thomas Waerner, 2020 Iditarod Champion, about what he has been up to since his historic flight home after the 2020 race. Plus, learn what his thoughts are on the changes to the 2021 Iditarod race and challenges out of state mushers are facing trying to get into Alaska. You can follow Thomas on Instagram and Facebook at Thomas Waerner Berserkkennel. Check his pages for news on his upcoming races in Norway.
2021-01-1933 min
The Iditarod Tales from the TrailTales from the Trail Episode 14: Jane Holmes Iditarod Associate Director of EducationOn this episode we talk with Jane Holmes, our new Associate Director of Education. Jane started working with Iditarod earlier this year and hit the ground running! Although not totally new to Iditarod, Jane has been volunteering on the trail for several years and was the 2008 Teacher on the Trail. With COVID changing the look of the Iditarod race, we talk about the challenges implementing the usual education programs like Teacher on the Trail. Plus, insight on new and revitalized programs like the EDU Newsletter and Trail Mail.
Get connected to our Iditarod EDU programs at Iditarod.com/edu.
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2020-12-3044 min
The Iditarod Tales from the TrailTales from the Trail Episode 13: Iditarod CEO Rob UrbachListen into our podcast episode with guest Rob Urbach, Iditarod CEO. We talk about the recent changes to the Iditarod Sled Dog Race due to COVID, including the new trail, COVID prevention plan, and the many intricacies still in the works. Stay up-to-date with Iditarod race changes at Iditarod.com/plan-your-visit.
2020-12-2345 min
The Iditarod Tales from the TrailTales from the Trail Episode 12: Iditarod mushing team Jason and Jennifer CampeauHave a listen to our podcast with husband and wife mushing team, Jason and Jennifer Campeau! Jason is a veteran Iditarod musher returning to the trail this year and this is Jennifer's first Iditarod race. Follow the Campeaus at Atka Kennel on Facebook and atkakennel.com.
2020-11-0938 min
The Iditarod Tales from the TrailTales from the Trail Episode 11: Veteran Iditarod musher Matt FailorListen to the Tales From the Trail Iditarod podcast with guest Matthew Failor! We talk about puppies, his summer wedding, and winter training for Iditarod 2021. Check out Matthew and his team at 17th-Dog/Team Matthew Failor on social media and 17th-dog.com.
2020-11-0345 min
The Iditarod Tales from the TrailTales from the Trail Episode 10: Veteran Iditarod musher Aliy ZirkleOn this podcast we talk with Aliy Zirkle, 20 year Iditarod veteran and only woman to win the Yukon Quest. Listen as we dive into Aliy's 2020 and 2021 race year, future plans, and new ventures in mushing education. Follow SP Kennel – Aliy Zirkle and Allen Moore at Spkennel.com, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
2020-10-0339 min
Executive AthletesEpisode #136- Rob Urbach-CEO of Iditarod-Former CEO of USA TriathlonRob is currently the CEO of the Iditarod and for most of us the Iditarod conjures images like no other sporting event: blinding white terrain, icicles knotting ruddy-faced mushers’ eyebrows, silver-eyed dogs lunging frantically into a vast unknown.
Basically, crazy people charging headlong into challenging horizons.
The word is Ingalik Indian for “distant place.” The Iditarod race across Alaska couldn’t be much farther from where Louisville Kentucky native Rob Urbach began his career in sports management. After earning his degree—and competing as a nationally recognized tennis, swimming, and cross-country athlete moved to Philadelphia to earn an...
2020-09-2441 min
The Iditarod Tales from the TrailTales from the Trail Episode 9: Veteran Iditarod musher Jessie HolmesIditarod veteran Jessie Holmes talks with us about his big move to Brushkana, Alaska, building his new home base, and growing his sled dog team. Jessie is also on the National Geographic docu series Life Below Zero. Follow Jessie Holmes on Facebook and Instagram at Team Can't Stop.
2020-09-1929 min
The Iditarod Tales from the TrailTales from the Trail Episode 8: Veteran Iditarod mushers Paige Drobny and Cody StratheVeteran Iditarod mushers Paige Drobny and Cody Strathe talk with us about living life off the grid and plans for running the 2021 Iditarod together. Follow Paige and Cody at Squid Acres Kennel on Facebook and Instagram or visit squidacres.com.
2020-08-2431 min
The Iditarod Tales from the TrailTales from the Trail Episode 7: 2020 Teacher on the Trail Kelly VillarKelly Villar, 2020 Teacher on the Trail, talks with us about trail storms, COVID-19 pandemic, and the this once in a lifetime opportunity to follow the Iditarod Trail. Follow the 2021 Teacher on the Trail or read past articles by Kelly Villar at Iditarod.com/edu.
2020-07-2934 min
The Iditarod Tales from the TrailTales from the Trail Episode 6: 2021 Teacher on the Trail Jim DeperezJim Deperez, 2021 Teacher on the Trail, talks about lesson plans, kids activities, and looking forward to getting on the Iditarod trail. If you want to reach out to the Teacher on the Trail, email Jim Deperez at emailtheteacher@iditarod.com. Also, follow Teacher on the Trail at Iditarod.com/edu.
2020-07-1425 min
The Iditarod Tales from the TrailTales from the Trail Episode 5: Husband and wife mushing duo Jeff and KattiJo DeeterJeff and KattiJo Deeter, husband and wife mushing duo, talk with Tales from the Trail about summer kennel plans, puppies, and how Jeff fared on the 2020 Iditarod trail. Follow Deeter team at https://blacksprucedogsledding.com/.
2020-06-1137 min
The Iditarod Tales from the TrailTales from the Trail Episode 4: Monica Zappa 2020 veteran Iditarod musherOn this episode of Tales from the Trail Krystin Bogan, Iditarod digital communications manager, talks to veteran Iditarod musher Monica Zappa about summer season kennel plans, this year's Iditarod trail conditions, and where she gets her brightly colored mushing gear. Fans can follow Monica Zappa on her YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAh5nk5Kj2vNSeEul8aNXUw.
2020-05-121h 03
The Iditarod Tales from the TrailTales from the Trail Episode 3: Fabio Berlusconi 2020 Iditarod rookie musherOn this episode of Tales from the Trail Krystin Bogan, Iditarod digital communications manager, talks to Fabio Berlusconi about his journey to the Iditarod, his time on the trail, and his long trip back home to Italy in the new world of COVID-19. Follow Fabio Berlusconi on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/fabioberlusconi/.
2020-05-0855 min
The Iditarod Tales from the TrailTales from the Trail Episode 2: Kaci Murringer 2020 Iditarod Red Lantern finisherIditarod CEO Rob Urbach talks with Kaci Murringer, 2020 Iditarod Iditarod Red Lantern award recipient. The Red Lantern is awarded to the last musher to cross the finish line in Nome. Murringer is also part of the Elim 11, the final group of mushers to cross the finish line who ended up being stranded together in the checkpoint of Elim due to poor trail conditions. Learn more about Kaci Murringer on her Facebook athlete page at https://www.facebook.com/teamkaci/.
2020-04-2516 min
The Iditarod Tales from the TrailTales from the Trail Episode 1: Thomas Waerner 2020 Iditarod ChampionIn this first episode of Tales on the Trail, Iditarod CEO Rob Urbach interviews 2020 Iditarod Champion Thomas Waerner.
2020-04-0920 minIditapodAnchorage interview with Iditarod CEO Rob UrbachThis year's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race will be the first for its new CEO Rob Urbach, who took over in July. In recent years, the Iditarod has struggled with sponsors pulling out, a so-called "dog-doping" scandal and accusations that its board of directors had conflicts of interest. In the meantime, the board has been overhauled and expanded, and there have been some new race rules put in place, as the Iditarod grapples with various issues and increased scrutiny. Urbach came to the Iditarod after six years as CEO of USA Triathlon and, previously, had...
2020-03-0523 min
Like a Bigfoot#186: Ryan & Emily Wanless -- Preparing to Run the Iditarod Trail InvitationalThis week Ryan and Emily Wanless are back on the show straight from Alaska, the "Land of the Midnight Sun" to review their past year of ultrarunning and explain how Ryan's plans for enduring the 350 miles of the Iditarod Trail Invitational.
Emily and Ryan are both athletes out of South Dakota who set out to take on some of the world's toughest, fastest, and coldest races. Last August, they traveled to Europe so Emily could take on the CCC, one of the world's largest ultras and now they are in Alaska getting Ryan ready for his ultimate winter ultra test...
2020-03-0457 min
Like a Bigfoot#142: Steve Cannon -- Conquering the 1,000 Mile Iditarod on His Bike, The Spirit of AdventureOur last mountain biking podcast took us to the South Pole. This time we're heading up North to one of the most iconic races on the planet, the Iditarod!
1,000 miles through some of the most pristine, awe-inducing wilderness in the whole entire world, the Iditarod takes competitors, be it dogsled teams, runners, or bikers, across Alaska from Anchorage all the way to Nome. Through this journey, competitors must traverse mountain ranges, frozen rivers, and even sea ice as they battle some of the harshest elements imaginable.
Today's guest Steve Cannon is an ultra endurance adventurer from the great state of...
2019-04-191h 22
I Could Never Do That32 Pete Ripmaster - Iditarod Champion on FootBuckle your seatbelts, because you’re in for a treat today. My guest is Pete Ripmaster - adventurer, speaker, ultra-runner and winner of the 1000 mile Iditarod Trail Invitational - ON FOOT. Yes, there is such a thing. You’ve, no doubt, heard of the Iditarod race across Alaska with dogs and sleds, but did you know they have a race where they run the course on bike and on foot? I didn’t either!! Holy freakin’ cow. Yes, competitors traverse 1000 miles across Alaska on foot with a sled wrapped around their waist. They carry all their own gear and supplies...
2018-07-021h 04
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat TeacherIditarod Teacher: How to Connect and Learn from the Iditarod RaceHeidi Sloan is the Iditarod teacher for this year. It starts on March 3 - 18. Get free lesson plans, connect with a musher and get your kids excited. See http://iditarod.com/edu/category/teacher-on-the-trail/ Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e258 Check out Jennifer Gonzalez' 2018 Teacher's Guide to Technology for more than 200 tools with special tips, videos, and screenshots to get you started. See www.coolcatteacher.com/guide for more information.
2018-02-2109 min
slowczech – Learn Czech for Real Life(092***) Řidič taxi a Iditarod Trail“Když jsem byl zamlada na vojně, pracoval jsem tam jako řidič. Na začátku jsem jen řídil osobáky (osobní vozidla). Později i náklaďáky (nákladní vozidla).
Po vojně jsem si řek’, že se stanu řidičem z povolání. A to řidičem autobusu. Ale po třech měsích jsem zjistil, že to fakt není nic pro mě. Vůbec mě to nebavilo: jezdil jsem jen pět kilometrů tam a pět kilometrů zase zpátky, pořád tu stejnou trasu. Sem a tam. Tam a sem. K zbláznění. Lidi byli často fakt nepříjemný. Jo, a tak...
2018-01-2708 min
Trivia PeopleIditarod: Racing Across AlaskaOn this date in 1985, Libby Riddles became the first woman to win the Iditarod Trail sled dog race. Here are some things you might not have known about the annual tradition. The Iditarod is run in honor of the 1925 serum run, which was a sled dog relay to deliver a diphtheria antitoxin to the town of Nome during an outbreak. 20 mushers combined to haul 20 pounds of serum 674 miles in about five and a half days. A particularly treacherous leg of the route was run by Norwegian Leonhard Seppala and his lead dog Togo. The final...
2017-03-2004 min
TrailMannersEpisode #30- Eric Johnson: Iditarod 1000 and so much more
Episode 30 was a blast. We had the pleasure of having Eric Johnson on the show and he provided us with some great insight. Eric is a truly remarkable person and amazing runner. He ran his first Wasatch 100 in 1992 and then took 10 years off before completing it 10 more times and countless other races. This year he ran the Iditarod 1000....yes 1000 miles on the Iditarod course in Alaska. He hit the start line with 5 other people and finished in 26 days 18 hours and 49 minutes. We talk about running, racing and life. Thank you Eric and we are very excited to get you back...
2016-05-241h 23
Mountain Bike RadioA Girl Who Rides - "Leah Gruhn - Iditarod Trail Invitational" (Mar 31, 2016 #682)March 31, 2016
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ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Leah Gruhn joins Andrea to discuss her recent successful first attempt at the Iditarod Trail Invitational. Leah breaks down her 350-mile fatbike trek from Knik Lake to McGrath, Alaska. It’s a great listen because Leah’s passion and excitement for the ITI and riding in general definitely comes through. Leah had a busy 2015-16 winter as she completed the Tuscobia Ultra, the Arrowhead 135, the Actif Epica, and the Iditarod Trail Invitational.
The Iditarod Trail Invitational is the world’s longest winter...
2016-03-3100 min
The Pursuit ZoneIditarod Racing for Rare Diseases with Cindy AbbottIt took Cindy Abbott 14 years to discover she has a rare and potentially life-threatening disease called Wegener’s granulomatosis. Despite this, she summitted Mount Everest and wrote a book about it titled Reaching Beyond the Clouds. She is currently training to run the 2015 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, trying to become the first women to both summit Everest and complete the 1000-mile Iditarod. Cindy is producing a documentary film about her Iditarod adventure to raise awareness of rare diseases and you can learn more at her website reachingbeyondtheclouds.com. Cindy Abbott, welcome to The Pursuit Zone.
2014-07-2040 min
Mountain Bike RadioARCHIVED EPISODE [From March 20, 2013] - Girls & Gears - Eszter Horanyi Discusses the Iditarod Trail InvitationalThis is an episode that has been on Mountainbikeradio.com but not on the app, until now.
March 20, 2013
Eszter went from a fairly timid youngster and was a swimmer until picking up mountain biking at the University of Colorado.
Since getting started on the bike in college, her adventures have been big. She's won 24 Hour nationals, set the record at the Arrowhead 135, and holds the women's record on the Tour Divide. She shattered the women's record at the Iditarod Trail Invitational this February and tells listeners about...
2013-12-1900 min