The Iditarod rolled or should I say mushed into the village yesterday with all its traditional fan fair: extra sleds, food bags, vets, Insider crew, journalist, photographers, drones, Iditarod Air Force, small planes, fun, and then THE DOGS and Mushers. This time of the year is just fun! Longer hours of daylight, improved weather usually, more people out and about and then the Iditarod! Below are photos from March 11th enjoy!
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| Three of our skiers on the "Welcoming Committee" |
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| Nic heading downthe slough to the check point. A friend posted a clip of him and he sings to his dogs as he is heading down the trail! |
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| Nic giving directions to his team |
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| Under all that clothing is a rather slender athlete |
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| Vet check and I meet this vet latter as I walked my dogs. She said these dogs are doing great! |
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| Vet Check |
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| One of Nic's team watching his every move. |
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| Two of the 4 Skiku coaches here this week. They work with our skiers, plus get to enjoy the village, and the Iditarod. |
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| Nic wasted no time tending to his team. |
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| Nic |
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| Dinner! |
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| Skiku in action |
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| Fun ski drills |
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| Stellar ski weather: sunshine and NO wind! |
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| Nic and team leaving Unalakleet |
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| Nic heading north early evening 3/11 |
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| Joar's team |
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| As we call this the last Viking or lost Viking . . . a long time community member who's family has roots from Norway. |
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| Great friend Peggy who helps us with skiing as we check the sleds waiting for their team. |
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| Nic's team and bedding them down for a nice rest. |
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| Several people commented about Nic's dogs having long legs! |
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| Mixing up feed for the team. |
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| Dee Dee bing honored by the community last night. There was a great turn out! She was very moved and so humbe----a stellar lady! |
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| Wood carved Ulu with a plaque stating Unalakleet loves Dee Dee. |
