The 49th Jr. Iditarod, with eleven contestants is scheduled for February 28th and March 1st. If conditions remain favorable, the race will begin on Knik Lake at mile 13.5 of Knik Goose Bay Road then follow a 75-mile route out to Yentna Station Road House. After fulfilling the required ten-hour rest, the teams will retrace the route to the finish on Knik Lake.
While the field is smaller than the last couple of years, the seven veterans have an impressive number of Jr. Iditarod finishes and the four rookies are ready for the challenge of the 150 mile round trip.
The teens, ages 14 to 17, have dedicated a tremendous amount of time and effort over the years to train their dogs and hone their mushing, winter camping and dog care skills…