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Episode 116 Iditarod Race

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This week we hit the trail to learn about dog sledding and we're discussing the Iditarod Race! Learn about this interesting tradition and the history of dog sled racing.  

Sources: 

  • https://iditarod.com/race-history/ 
  • https://iditarod.com/edu/origin-of-the-iditarod-how-did-it-all-begin/ 
  • http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/288/sled-dogs-cultural-legacy-and-forgotten-history 
  • https://www.military.com/history/alaska-enlisted-help-of-eskimo-scouts-protect-itself-during-world-war-ii.html 
  • https://www.pethealthnetwork.com/news-blogs/a-vets-life/how-sled-dogs-helped-win-world-war-i 
  • https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/sled-dog-breeds-history-future/ 
  • https://www.hurtigruten.com/destinations/norway/inspiration/attractions/history-of-dog-sledding/
  •  https://alifeofdogs.com/history-of-the-iditarod/#:~:text=Dick%20Wilmarth%20won%20the%20first,by%20local%20newspapers%20in%20Alaska
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