Limited North American Championships Results Day 1
Under breezy conditions, the first day of the LNAC saw slower times due to drifting snow and a layer of fresh snow. But no-one was complaining. The very hard trail conditions in the previous weeks had been replaced by a slower but more forgiving trail. The skijoring classes saw Andy…
Streeper wins at Tanacross
Buddy Streeper, fresh from his win at the Rondy, took the prize in the 10-dog race in Tanacross. Streeper won with a 2-day time of 59 minutes and 55 seconds over his uncle Eddy (60:27). Buddy broke the record on Saturday with a course record of 29:24.Scott Campbell won the…
Mystery Illness Killing Canadian Sled Dogs
http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Top_News/Health_inspector_who_missed_rats_suspended/20070228-075514-4325r/
Iditarod restart moved to Willow
The restart of the 2007 Iditarod will be held in Willow again. The restart, which has been held in Willow for 6 out of the past 7 years, is usually held in Wasilla has moved north due to snow conditions and increased development in the Wasilla area. The restart follows…
Anchorage Rider Leads HUMAN Iditarod
http://newsminer.com/2007/02/27/5545/
Susan Butcher Day Stalled in Senate
http://www.adn.com/news/government/legislature/story/8673444p-8567827c.html
Rohn Buser wins the Junior Iditarod
Buser, from Big Lake, Alaska finished the race in a time of 11:34:07 in front of Megan Hedgcoke (12:11:15) and Jessica Klejka (12:16:27).The race ran from Knik Lake, about 13 miles out Knik Goose Bay Road in Wasilla to the half way point at the Yentna Station Roadhouse, and back….
Veterinary team and fellow mushers Recognize Sebastian Schnuelle
Musher Sebastian Schnuelle took home two of the 2007 Yukon Quest top honors at the Finishing Banquet on Saturday.Head Veterinarian Vern Starks announced Sebastian Schnuelle as the winner of the 2007 Veterinarian’s Choice Award.Dr. Starks commented that many of the mushers on the trail this year could have won the…
Rondy Day1 POST RACE Interviews
Our intrepid editor interviews the 4 top teams and Terry Streeper.
UPDATED-Rondy D2 times, interviews & photos
Some big surprises. More video, and interviews to come. Stay tuned!name: day2 time, 2day total, (overall position)Buddy Streeper: 86:06, 169.42 (1)Egil Ellis: 92:35, 178:12 (3) – two dogs in bagArleigh Reynolds: 116:59, 202.47 (9) trouble on the street coming homeBill Kornmuller: 88:57, 176:14 (2)Don Cousins: 97:34, 186:5 (5)Neil Johnson: 91:38,…