The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race kicked off with Saturday’s ceremonial start in Anchorage.
In this video, you’ll hear from a range of mushers, from 79-year-old veteran racer Jim Lanier to Iditarod rookie Sean Underwood, who’s racing in four-time champion Jeff King’s place.
What does defending champion Peter Kaiser have to say about this year’s race?
“I’m not one for bold predictions. I’ll let my team do the talking.”
Watch the video above for more from this year’s competitors.
Related stories:
Iditarod begins with a giant meet-and-greet in Anchorage
ADVERTISMENT
Photos: Mushers and fans mingle in the Mardi Gras of the North