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Iditarod 2018: The Historic Sled Dog Race

Learn about the history of the Iditarod, a race born out of necessity to save lives during a deadly disease outbreak. Follow Kristy Berington, an experienced musher, and her twin sister as they compete in this challenging race. Discover the routes, checkpoints, and the awards given to the brave participants.

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Iditarod 2018: The Historic Sled Dog Race

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  1. Iditarod2018 By Olivia

  2. Introduction The Iditarod has been going around for a long time.But then a deadly disease broke out called Diphtheria. People needed to go fast and get them medicine. So they used sled dogs and people that could ride sleds to get them go get medicine for the people that need it. Less people died but one of the ways they got medicine to them where people who went out with the sled dogs. And they went to go get medicine to help save people's life! Still a lot of people died but a lot of them probably survived thanks to the sledders. So then that same trail they used to help save peoples life is being used for the Iditarod! Know its used for sleders trying to win the race and some of them don't even think they are going to win or finishes! But the first Iditarod was during 1973! So it has been a long time since the first Iditarod!

  3. Musher My musher is Kristy Berington. She is married to Andy Pohi. She has been doing the Iditarod for 9 years but this year it makes 10 years! Kristy is 34 years old same with her twin sister. And yes Kristy has a twin sister that has also been in the Iditarod for 9 years but like I said know it the 10th year! Kirsty and Anna her sister both have 30 dogs!!! That is a lot to take care of! But they both do race in the Iditarod. Kristy’s family has always loved doing sled dog racing! Kristy loves advenchers and she is very brave! Oh oh and I almost forgot Kristy’s bib number is 20!! Kristy hometown is Knik, Alaska. But Kristy moved to Knik Alaska 11 years ago! Time to move on!

  4. Dogs • They wear booties to protect their feet • Every checkpoint they need to get a small checkup • Soft , warm , and thick fur • Most the dogs are Huskies and Alaskan Malamutes • Dogs have ropes that connect to the sled to keep them on • Sometimes wear jackets to keep them from becoming very cold • Alaskan Malamutes are in the front because they are faster • Huskies are sometimes in the front but they are stronger • If they are hurt at the checkpoint they get sent home in a helicopter

  5. Routes &Checkpoints This year they used the Southern Route. But the ceremony is in Anchorage. The full race starts at Willow. Then for each checkpoint they get they need to stop! If there dogs are very hurt and they the musher doesn’t stop the dog could get badly hurt. So when they are at a checkpoint they need to go let all of there dogs get checked up to make sure none of them are hurt or sick. And this time gives the mushers to rest a little while. I am pretty sure there are 24 checkpoints in the race this year but I do not know for sure. The race starts at Willow and ends at Nome. It is a long race that can last for about a week and maybe even a bit more! Well that is Routes & Checkpoints!

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

  7. Webliography Iditarod.com

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