Iditarod

Robert M.

Introduction

The first Iditarod race to Nome started on March The first Iditarod race to Nome started on March 3,1973 3,1973

Each team has approximately 16 dogs Each team has approximately 16 dogs

There were approximately 1000 dogs in the There were approximately 1000 dogs in the eventevent

The race starts in Anchorage and it ends in The race starts in Anchorage and it ends in Nome Nome

Dogs

My musher had all female dogsMy musher had all female dogs

His dogs are Huskies His dogs are Huskies

They start with 16 dogsThey start with 16 dogs

Musher

My mushers name is Aaron My mushers name is Aaron BurmeisterBurmeister

His bib number is 23His bib number is 23

My musher was born in NomeMy musher was born in Nome

My musher is 38 years oldMy musher is 38 years old

He is married to MandyHe is married to Mandy

Routes and Checkpoints

There are 26 checkpoints on the northern There are 26 checkpoints on the northern route. The first is in Anchorage and the route. The first is in Anchorage and the last is in Nome. On the southern route last is in Nome. On the southern route there are 27 checkpoints.there are 27 checkpoints.

Awards

The Alaska award goes to Sonny Lindner.The Alaska award goes to Sonny Lindner.

The half way award goes to Aaron Barmiest.The half way award goes to Aaron Barmiest.

The first fish award goes to Aliy Zirkle.The first fish award goes to Aliy Zirkle.

The SportsmanshipThe Sportsmanship

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