Re: Trip to Iditarod 2018 - any one for meeting up?
Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 6:09 pmauk, I went in 2012 and the trip provided some of my most cherished memories. My husband had passed away a few months earlier, and my son, knowing my love for this race, said, "Mom, just go!" So, at the age of 73, I flew on my own from western North Carolina to Anchorage, and I loved every minute of it. I have long been a fan of Karen Ramstead, so sitting at her table for the Mushers Banquet will always be at the top of my list of favorite moments, along with chatting with her as she booted and hooked-up dogs for the ceremonial start. Many of the mushers host Open Houses, so be sure to go to some of those.
Another event is The Reindeer Run. I'm not sure of the date, but it's a few days before the Ceremonial Start. I didn't go, but I was having dinner on the main street when some of the participants came into (maybe I should say staggered into) the restaurant/bar. The girls were in very colorful ballet tutus, and some of them decided that I should not be having dinner alone and came over to keep me company. They were proud to show me the bruises where the reindeer antlers made contact.
Have a wonderful time and keep in touch with us.
Another event is The Reindeer Run. I'm not sure of the date, but it's a few days before the Ceremonial Start. I didn't go, but I was having dinner on the main street when some of the participants came into (maybe I should say staggered into) the restaurant/bar. The girls were in very colorful ballet tutus, and some of them decided that I should not be having dinner alone and came over to keep me company. They were proud to show me the bruises where the reindeer antlers made contact.
Have a wonderful time and keep in touch with us.
It's good you didn't get to experience it first-hand!