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Lance Mackey Wins Iditarod 2nd Year In A Row!!
| Posted on March 12, 2008 at 10:55 PM |
Here is an article on Alaskan Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
Checkout my Iditarod Webpage for information on the 2010 Iditarod. Will Mackey make it four years in a row?
For more up to date news on the 2010 Iditarod check the following link: Iditarod news
yep ~ it's true....Lance Mackey was the first musher to make it to the finish line in Nome, Alaska after traveling over 1100 miles. Lance had already won the Yukon Quest earlier this year, which he also won last year. He is a native Alaskan, a cancer survivor, and an inspiration. Here are a few pictures from the Alaska Daily News website. To view more pics click here ------> ADN.Com
If you scroll down you will find another post I did when the Iditarod was getting under way. On this post you will find other links taking you to the history of the Iditarod and the journal of the teacher from Dillsburg, PA, who traveled to Alaska to help with the Dog Drop at the Iditarod.
One more little tidbit, which I find surprising ~ you would think that Alaska, especially this time of year, would have plenty of snow and wouldn't have to make snow....well, not so, this year a snow maker had to travel in front of the mushers and make snow...unbelievable, don't you agree?
Now for Lance and his puppy dogs! 
Photo Credit: Unknown ~ taken from Terrierman's Daily Dose
****disclaimer: The photos and videos used are for educational and reporting purposes only and therefore permissible under the fair use copyright act.
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