IDITAROD® - The First Ten Years

A project in Anchorage, AK by The Old Iditarod Gang
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An anthology of stories, photos and art by those who helped shape the first decade of Alaska's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
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Backers: 274
Average Pledge Per Backer: $220

Funded: $60,185 of $35,000
Dates: Oct 6th -> Nov 20th (46 days)
Project By: The Old Iditarod Gang
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Latest News

Our Kickstarter Goal

November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING OUR KICKSTARTER GOAL AMOUNT: We have surpassed our initial goal of $35,000. This is approximately one quarter of our budget to self-publish our book. The way Kickstarter works is its all or nothing. If you reach your... (Read More)

The first prototype of our book has arrived in Anchorage and it is beautiful! Thanks to you all for making this possible. We will have the books here in January. If you want a gift card to send out for the holidays, let us know.

November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Gail Phillips holds the first prototype of our book. Photo by Frank Flavin  (Read More)

Reaching the Burled Arch!

November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
There are only 3 days left in our Kickstarter race, the Burled Arch is in sight.  Be sure to share with your friends and family so they don't miss this opportunity. Great News - today I held in my very own hands a copy/proof of the book.  What a... (Read More)

Chapter 11 is dedicated to the Iditarod dogs. We are donating a percentage of our proceeds to the Iditarod Trail Race Foundation for the race vets and dog care.

November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
The Iditarod Dog...A breed apart  (Read More)

We have dedicated this book to the thousands of Race volunteers from around the world. Thank you!

November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Jon Van Zyle's Iditarod poster honoring the Race volunteers  (Read More)

Press check completed! Our Production Manager Dick Owsiany has reported that all 424 pages of the book look great and that it is on schedule for a January arrival in Anchorage!

November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Introduction to "Iditarod® - The First Ten Years"  (Read More)

News from the trail.

October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
With our goal being met and our race making it's way to Nome, there are still plenty of checkpoints seeing action.  Who will be the final participant to Nome?  The last musher to cross the finish line in Nome is awarded the Red Lantern.  The... (Read More)

Photo flash!

October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
The photo in the last update of Leo welcoming Eep Anderson to Nome was taken by our contributor and photo editor Frank Flavin.  (Read More)

Trail Report: Leo and Erna Rasmussen's pledge got us to Nome today. We still have many books and rewards to give so please help us spread the word to friends, family and mushers around the world. Thanks to all of you who have backed us so far!

October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Our friend Leo Rasmussen (here welcoming Eep Anderson to Nome) made the pledge today that got us to Nome! Photo by Frank Flavin  (Read More)

The North Winds, they are a Blowing

October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
This can only mean, with your thoughtful contributions that we have reached the Norton Sound region of our Kickstarter race.  There will be ice, wind and dog tiredness, but alas we know Nome is just around the bend.  With all this wind howling,... (Read More)

Word from our Kickstarter Trail...

October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Good Morning Backers! This is Holly, I’m one of the dogs on the Kickstarter Race to Nome. My musher has pulled us over for a quick break so I thought I’d check in online. According to race officials, all of your generous pledges have helped us... (Read More)

And we're off!

October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
“Our training runs are all behind us and we are off! What a fantastic start to our Kickstarter race. Thank you all for starting us off with early bids, your generosity and support will continue to encourage us down the trail. According to... (Read More)

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