When the annual Iditarod sled-dog race begins Saturday, the winner of the Jr. Iditarod will serve as the honorary musher, as is customary, leading the racers 12 miles in a ceremonial start. For the first time ever, the young honoree wearing “Bib #1” comes from outside Alaska.Read more here: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/01/us-usa-iditarod-junior-idUSBRE9200LT20130301
