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The Incredible Iditarod: A Glimpse into the Legendary Dog Sled Race | Meet Musher Michelle Phillips

Discover the rich history of the Iditarod dog sled race, originating from a life-saving mission in Nome, Alaska. Learn about seasoned musher Michelle Phillips, her unique journey, and the vital role of dogs in the grueling race. Delve into the details of the race routes, checkpoints, and prestigious awards presented to top performers. Experience the adventure of the Iditarod through engaging narratives and insights. This article is a comprehensive guide to the world-famous event that celebrates the spirit of endurance and camaraderie in the Alaskan wilderness.

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The Incredible Iditarod: A Glimpse into the Legendary Dog Sled Race | Meet Musher Michelle Phillips

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  1. 2015 Iditarod By Meredith C.

  2. Introduction • The Iditarod dog sled race started when there was a disease called Diphtheria in Nome, Alaska, and the medicine was all the way in Fairbanks, Alaska. The weather was so bad the planes had to stay on the ground, so instead 20 dog sled teams relayed the medicine to Nome. That is how the Iditarod race started.

  3. Musher • Michelle Phillips is 46 and lives in Tagish, YT, Canada. She was born and raised in Whitehorse, YT. • After traveling for 10 years, she decided to settle down in a small cabin in the Yukon Bush. After living for a few years in the Southern Lakes region of the Yukon, she met her partner, Ed Hopkins • She has a sonKeegan, and has 90 Alaskan Huskies.

  4. Dogs • Each team has 16 dogs. • They use Huskies, Alaskan Huskies, Siberian Huskies, and Malamute Huskies. • They use RIGGING: Collection of lines to which dogs are attached. Includes tow line, tug lines and neck lines. NECK LINE: Line that connects dog’s collar to tow line and between the two collars of a double lead.

  5. Routes and Checkpoints • There are 2 routes. One for odd number years, and one for even number years. • This year they used a different route because there was not much snow in Anchorage,so they started in Fairbanks. • There are 19 checkpoints in the race, but this year they only had 17.

  6. Awards • Red Lantern Award- Presented to the last musher. • Wells Fargo Bank Alaska Gold Coast Award- Present to the first musher to reach the “Gold Coast’ community of Unalakleet. • GCI Dorothy G. Page Halfway Award- Present to the first musher to reach the halfway checkpoint which this year was Iditarod.

  7. Iditarod.com Webliography

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