Dorothy G. Page was intrigued by the idea that dog teams could travel over land not passable by cars. She recognized the importance of an awareness of sled dogs used as working animals. Page told her idea to Joe Redington and he approved. With a group of other people they set to work.
anchorage
The first Iditarod race to Nome was in March 3, 1973
The Iditarod race typically starts on the first Saturday in March.
The famous Iditarod race starts in Anchorage, Alaska.
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Kris Hoffman actually has 16 dogs total for the Iditarod race of 2011. All mushers start with 16 dogs
March 3, 2011 is when the Iditarod race starts.
Mush! Hike! All Right! Le t's Go!
Alaska
March 1st.
Willow, Alaska