March Madness

Nah, I'm not talkin' 'bout a bunch of stilt-legged guys in short shorts. This is real madness.

Yesterday at 10 a.m. in Anchorage was the ceremonial start of the 2008 Iditarod®. Today, at 2 p.m. in Willow, 95 mushers—men and women alike—and over 1500 dogs and bitches began the 1200 mile quest in earnest. Here are a few of those who are leadin' the way:




  Earp
  Lead dog for Heather Siirtola







                                           Marlin
                                           Lead dog for Martin Buser







       Hunter
       Lead dog for Zoya Denure and a rescue dog made good.







                                             Dasher (female)
                                             Leader running for Karen Ramstead







  Trapper
  Lead dog for Matt Hayashida

posted by Harrison at 11:15 PM