Join us as we talk with Iditarod rookie, Meredith Mapes. Listen as she tells us about racing the Jr. Iditarod and the qualifications to run the Iditarod.

Meredith Mapes - Episode #6

Join us as we sit down and talk with the many people involved in the Iditarod Sled Dog Race. We will be interviewing mushers, volunteers, wives, parents, even an athlete who has biked the trail, and many more. Our show is broken down into segments; Who Inspires You? Q&A, and Musher Mount Rushmore. Sit back, relax, and learn about the Iditarod from the people who experience the race firsthand.

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In this episode we talk with this year's Most Improved Musher and the Humanitarian award winner. Wally talks with us about being asked to run the Iditarod for a friend days before the Iditarod. He tells us what went into his training and gives us stories from the trail. Enjoy this episode with Wally Robinson.

Wally Robinson (Season 7 Episode 8)

In this episode we talk with the 2024 Iditarod Rookie of the Year. Josi talks with us about what it takes to qualify for the Iditarod, what rookies have to do prior to the race, and the race itself. Enjoy this episode with Josi Thyr as she shares her stories from the trail.

Josi Thyr (Season 7 Episode 7)

In this episode we had the honor of talking with the first and only 6-time Iditarod champion. Listen as he talks with us about the challenges he faced this season and how he overcame them. He shares some advice for young mushers. Dallas also gives us insight into his future in his career in mushing.

Dallas Seavey (Season 7 Episode 6)

Thanks for tuning into another episode of Husky Talk. We are less than one month away from the start of the Iditarod. Our guest on this episode is a 2-time finisher of the Iditarod and a school teacher in Alaska. Enjoy this episode with Angie Taggart.

Angie Taggart (Season 7 Episode 5)

Our guest on this episode grew up in a dog mushing family and has been raising huskies since she was old enough to hold one. She manages her family’s kennel. She is a 2-time Jr. Iditarod champ and recently won the Knik 200 by edging out former Iditarod champ, Brent Sass, by one minute. Enjoy this episode with Emily Robinson.

Meredith Mapes - Episode #6

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