Dallas Seavey crossed under the burled arch in Nome at 4:13 a..m. Wednesday, securing his second-consecutive Iditarod win and his third four years.
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Fresh, drifting snow slowing progress along Iditarod trail
In the final push for Nome, Iditarod mushers are making big moves and cutting rest, but fresh snow, and drifted trail isn’t only slowing the leaders – trail conditions have also slowed dog teams in chase mode.
Juneau Capitals win three games in Bantam tournament
The Juneau Douglas Ice Association hosted a state championship Bantam level (14 and under) tournament over the weekend at Treadwell Ice Arena.
Iditarod mushers consider all their options as they head up the coast
Everything from the condition of the dogs, to the weather can change dramatically and quickly on the sea ice, and that has mushers scrutinizing their own decisions and those made by their fellow competitors.
Gold Medal Basketball Tournament tips off Sunday
The tournament brings people from communities all over Southeast to the capital city.
Iditarod trail softens up and slows down
Mushers have been traveling this year’s Iditarod trail from Fairbanks with few complains, but after they left Tanana Wednesday, they found a slow, soft trail.
Lance Mackey says 2015 Iditarod will be his last
Lance Mackey is a cancer survivor, but the disease and radiation treatment took a toll on the champion musher’s physical health.
Aliy Zirkle Leads Iditarod Mushers Out Of Tanana
Aliy Zirkle’s team was the first out of Tanana Tuesday night, leading the field down the Yukon River toward Ruby on the race’s longest leg.
Update: Skier injured in avalanche near Haines
A skier who was testing slopes near Haines for an upcoming international ski competition was injured in an avalanche this morning.
Yukon Quest champ Brent Sass disqualified from Iditarod
Brent Sass will not be able to continue the Iditarod, because he was carrying an iPod touch, a wireless communication device, in violation of race rules.