Let the Real Iditarod Begin…

The Iditarod, that great, famed Alaska race that lures novices and champions alike into a 1,000-mile wilderness competition is finally starting for real. And it’s as exciting as ever. Fresh off a year when distance-mushing dynasties crumbled under a batch of eager up-and-comers, the presumed lead pack for 2013 is stacked with a deep bench of seasoned champs looking for another win as well as capable hopefuls aiming to prove themselves.Read more here: http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/20130302/let-real-iditarod-begin-champs-rookies-young-and-old-competing