A musher who never intended to run the Iditarod ends his race in rainy Unalakleet
Making it to Nome was never the goal for columnist John Schandelmeier, who jumped on the sled runners the day the Iditarod started in place of his wife.
Here’s what happens when you learn you’re running the Iditarod the day the race begins
Daily News columnist John Schandelmeier recounts how he wound up on the sled runners for this year’s race in the first of two reports about his experience.
Iditarod trail should be in good shape despite all that snow and all those moose - but don’t bet on a record pace
Trailbreakers and volunteers from the villages lend their time and expertise to keep the race going year after year.
If you’re a fan, the Iditarod is coming. If you’re a racer, the Iditarod is here.
Vet checks, musher meetings, the banquet, the draw -- the week before the the start of the Iditarod is a busy one for dog drivers.
With drop bags heading to Iditarod checkpoints, it’s officially time for mushers to get a little edgy
Did you really forget to put that extra set of runner plastic in the Nikolai drop? What were you thinking? There is always dirt in the Farewell Burn.
A snowy winter can make things harder for some of Alaska’s moose
Moose are ideally adapted to handle Alaska winters, but deep snow makes it difficult to move in their constant search for food.
Knowing the country minimizes risk of 'adventure’ when snow and wind turn overnight dog run into a 5-day outing
Prepare yourself well in advance and use common sense in the mountains, and your trip will be nothing more than enjoyable.
Fur is the ultimate insulator, but there are fewer trappers in Alaska these days
The low price of pelts has made it difficult to work a trapline as a full-time pursuit.
Wanted: A boot that will keep you warm the way old bunny boots did
The last Bata bunny boots — also called V.B. or vapor barrier boots — were made in 1992. Nothing since has worked as well, columnist John Schandelmeier writes.
A pressure cooker, a couple of willow ptarmigan and voila! Dinner is served.
The willow ptarmigan population along the Richardson Highway is good, and the season is open until Feb. 15.
It’s beginning to look a lot like a real winter, so be careful
Preparation, caution and a willingness to change your plans will be the key to safe travel and play this winter on the Denali Highway.
Chemistry, not laziness, is why your couch beckons to you during the dark days of December
The solution: Fewer Christmas cookies and more walks with the dog.