Anyone going to Iditarod Start? Nome?

[StarDancer]

Looks like I'm might be going to Alaska for about 3-4 weeks! I'm lucky in that my sister and her husband live in Wasilla and have invited me to stay with them.

I'd like to see if I can join an Iditarod team as a Handler, or volunteer in some capacity.

I'm thinking about going to Nome to watch some of the finishers. I guess it's really hard to find lodging for the finish, but that many of the people clear out as soon as a winner crosses the under the Arch. So maybe I can find a place to stay for 2-3 nights.

Are any of my IditaBuddies showing up for the Iditarod Start, or in Nome? I'd LOVE to meet you!

StarDancer
Redmond WA

[fladogfan]

StarDancer wonderful!!!
I hoe you go to Nome in time to attend the finishers' banquet, that was a lot of fun. I stayed at the Nugget Inn, simple room just what I needed.

[flowerpower]

Lucky Lucky Lucky!!! Ya'll looking to adopt any more family members? How exciting, and you know we expect full reports!

[Moose]

Highly recommend the Nome Nugget--even if the Polaris were still standing! Call ASAP!

[tanglefoot]

Eey exciting news! Hooe you get to the start and nome finish line! X

[Another UK Fan]

StarDancer that is brilliant! So, so pleased for you. I just know you'll have a fantastic time. I knew no-one when I went in 2018 and found everyone sooooo friendly that I never actually felt alone. So I know you'll have a fab time. Enjoy! And please, please, report if you can.