The Iditarod

 

It's the end of the fourth day of racing in the Iditarod. The what?

The Iditarod is a sled dog race from Anchorage, Alaska to Nome, Alaska. It's called "The Last Great Race on Earth". Sledders run their dogs over 1,100 miles in conditions that are beyond belief.

What does this have to do with our class? Nothing, really. I fell in love with this race after reading a book called "Winterdance" by Gary Paulsen.

You can learn more here.

If you love dogs, history, courage, and intense competition...this race is for you!