by sc-race-fan » Tue Sep 27, 2016 1:08 pm
I've never done it, but it has always been on my bucket list. I think you have to identify the musher you are bidding for a ride with, so I would read the bios. of those signed up, and try to pick one of the lesser know ones, i.e. not a "big name" top 10 finisher from years past, but one who has competed and finished a couple of times or more. There are quite a few who have small kennels an do it on a "shoestring" budget. Those are the ones I try to support in some small financial way, and I expect would not have a TON of folks trying to ride in their sled.. I don't believe the raised money goes to the musher, but to funding the race overhead. NOTE, this is just my take on the process, and I could be all wet. Good luck.
Oh, and don't forget to get your iditabuds patch for this year and wear it proudly. We're a friendly bunch and would love to hear your eyes on take of the race.
Proud PaPa of the triplet litter; Aidan (B), Bailey (G), and Cameron (B). Cameron is on top in picture; Bailey, of course, is the bowhead!!