Then the next year do out to Willow, but avoid the restrt, too many people and dogs pooping. Head for one of the lakes where the trail crosses and set up your camp chairs and add a bond fire (off the trail) add hot chocolate laced with rum and have a fine time freezing off your red nose. More

The cold temperatures on the morning of the iditarod were well worth tolerating. As we stood along the trail waiting for the teams to come through we had Moose and eagle sightings. We were able to high five the teams as they came through and take great photos. We found a place along the trail in midtown where there were... More

Awesome! What a fun, family time! well worth the trip! More

It was COLD, but then again I'm from Texas. It was so nice to see, but I had to bundle very well in layers and get out there early to get a good spot on the sidelines. Then, as I was walking around off the side streets I saw Trent Berbst and his pack of pooches...it was cool seeing a... More

Knew nothing about dog sled racing, in fact my wife and I were going to catch a bus when we came across the race. So we dropped our plans and hung out down town, checking out the dogs and teams. What happy pooches!! Unbelievable, I used to be concerned, until I met the dogs. Wow. Anyway, I don't have enough... More

We love to take huge mugs of coffee and lawnchairs and watch the ceremonial start on Cordova St as the trail heads into the ball fields. Lots of snow, lots of photo opps. It is a great place to cheer on your favorite team and see your neighbors and meet the locals. Also, close to downtown but easier to partk! More

I love sled dogs and getting to see them in person was excellent! Martin Buser gave an motivational speech at the training I attended. He was phenomenal! More

Attending the Iditarod ceremonial start in Anchorage was amazing but then seeing the restart in Willow was extraordinary. The excitement of the dogs and the mushers preparing their sleds is a site to behold. More

The official start of the Iditarod in Anchorage is such a fun event. The crowds aren't so big that you can't see the dogs and mushers and everybody is having fun. There are a few consessions and fur sellers but mostly the sidewalks are filled with families and other fans. There are several locations that give better views of the... More