The ceremonial start for the Iditarod Races was held on March 1, 2008, down the main street of Anchorage, and winding thruout paved roads, parks, Campbell Airstrip, overpasses, etc. This is the opportunity for those with $10,000 to spare, donate this to the Committee to ride in one of the 96 musher's sleds for the first 10 miles, strictly a photo op.The 'real' take-off is from a small town about 60 miles north of here, called Willow. They moved the 'real' start further north to assure there would be enough snow after a few minimal years. You can follow the 1024-mile race online at their official website.
Signaling the end of Fur Rendezvous, last night was the Miners and Trappers Ball, and I hope to get some images to post so you can see some of the great costumes. I hope you've been inspired to visit Alaska by now, and you don't have to wait for summer.
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