Posts by Laura Collins
Martin Buser Reflects In Huslia, “Back To Basic Priorities”
On his 32nd Iditarod, pulling into Huslia, Martin Buser reassesses his team and his race: “If I make this race so important that I compromise my values, then I’m a loser. That’s what I don’t want to happen.”
Read More“Shocked,” Aaron Burmeister, First Into Huslia
“Shocked” to be first into Huslia, Aaron Burmeister basks in the checkpoint’s hospitality. Happy to see his sick team feeling healthy again, he turns his sights to the coast.
Read MorePhotos: The Iditarod Trail From Tanana To Ruby
In photos: the 119 mile trail run from Tanana to Ruby, and along the way, an oasis: the Kokrine Bible Camp.
Read MorePhotos: Looking Back At The Trail, Manley To Tanana
In photos: Looking back at Manley Hot Springs, and the trail into Tanana, mushers enjoyed some sunshine, offering a small respite from cold temperatures.
Read MoreBaker and Kaiser, Slow and Steady on the Trail to Ruby
A look at Western Alaska’s John Baker and Pete Kaiser midday Wednesday from the trail between Tanana and Ruby.
Read MorePre-Race Thoughts: Dee Dee, Allen, & Becca
Dee Dee Jonrowe, Allen Moore, and rookie Becca Moore talk the race reroute and what they see in their teams for Iditarod 2015.
Read MoreIn A Way, Rookies: Petit & Waerner
Nicolas Petit says, “We’re all rookies,” citing the change in course to Fairbanks. Norway’s Thomas Waerner, also a rookie in name only, talks mushing in Norway and his dream to compete in Iditarod.
Read MoreFrom the Start, Western Alaska
From Aniak, Bethel, Nome, and Kotzebue, some of western Alaska’s mushers share their thoughts on their teams and the 1000 miles of trail that lay ahead.
Read MoreFormer Iditarod Champs In Anchorage
Former Iditarod champions look at this year’s Iditarod, surveying their teams, their races this year so far, and the unfamiliar trail that lies ahead.
Read MoreFrom Anchorage, Top Yukon Quest Teams: Sass & Zirkle
Brent Sass and the Allen Moore / Aliy Zirkle “A” team are fresh from the Yukon Quest, certain contenders for the 2015 Iditarod.
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