The final two mushers have crossed the finish line at Deshka Landing, and the 2021 Iditarod is now in the history books.
Rookie Dakota Schlosser finished at 12:22 AM with 10 dogs and Victoria Hardwick took the red lantern two seconds later, also with 10 dogs.
The red lantern, for the uninitiated, is kept burning to guide the racers in, and the last one in is said to have claimed it.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
From the American Kennel Club:
Lab lovers continue to make their voices heard! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced at a virtual press conference at the AKC Museum of the Dog that the ever-popular Labrador Retriever is the nation’s favorite dog for the 30th consecutive year.
While the loveable Lab holds firmly to the top spot, the French Bulldog has continued to skyrocket in popularity. The Frenchie landed at number two in 2020, knocking the German Shepherd Dog down to third. The German Shepherd Dog had been the second most popular dog breed since 2009. Continue reading Frenchie is Movin’ On Up!
The last two racers arrived in Skwentna early this morning. Victoria Hardwick and rookie Dakota Schlosser arrived just before 7 am, both with 10 dogs. This is their last checkpoint before the finish line.
Three mushers left Skwentna this morning and are en route to the finish line at Deshka Landing:
Rookie Hal Hanson left at 10:12 with 11 dogs.
Larry Daugherty left at 10:54 with 11 dogs
Rookie Will Troshynski left at 10:55, also with 11 dogs.
Everyone else has passed beneath what they are calling the “Unburled Arch” since the real Burled Arch, as you know, is in Nome.
Checkers is celebrating National Napping Day. (Chewing that windowsill was exhausting!)
I hope you can fit in a snooze today.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
For only the second time in history, a musher has won FIVE Iditarod sled dog races! Congrats to Dallas Seavey for completing the 848 mile race in 7 days, 14 hours, and 8 minutes. He arrived at Deshka Landing this morning at 5:08 with 10 dogs in harness.
Aaron Burmeister finished 2nd, his best race yet. He arrived at 8:23 AM, also with 10 dogs.
Brent Sass finished 3rd, arriving at 9:41 AM, with 13 dogs.
Wade Marrs, currently in 4th place, left Skwentna at 3:42 AM with 10 dogs.
Mille Porslid left two minutes behind him with 9 dogs.
The last racer, Rookie Will Troshynski left Nikolai on the way back to the Start/Finish this morning at 8:43.
I’ll try to keep an eye out for when he finishes, but will no longer be giving daily updates.
If you’re counting on me to track a specific racer, comment below and I’ll let you know their status.
The top two mushers are into Skwentna, the last checkpoint on the way back to Deshka Landing. The others are out of Finger Lake, heading to Skwentna.
Dallas Seavey arrived at Skwentna at 12:44 PM with 10 dogs.
Aaron Burmeister arrived at Skwentna at 1:45 PM with 13 dogs.
Brent Sass left Finger Lake at 9:27 AM with 13 dogs.
Mille Porsild left Finger Lake at 11:25 AM with 10 dogs.
Wade Marrs left Finger Lake at 1:24 PM with 10 dogs.
It’s getting exciting now!
Meet Tilly! This silly girl is a Lab / Hound mix, is up to date on her vaccines, and is spayed. Here’s what her rescuers have to say about her:
Tilly is very active, enjoys playing with toys, and meeting new people. Tilly is exuberant and will need someone who will continue teaching her new things because she loves to learn. She also enjoys being outside in the sunshine! Tilly needs a home without cats and would prefer older children 15 and up. She is dog-friendly with dogs her size, the right fit and a proper introduction.
Tilly is currently a guest of Tyson’s Chance in Shelbyville, Kentucky. If you’re lucky enough to be nearby, please contact the rescue to ask for more information on Tilly and all of her friends. Send an email to [email protected] or fill out an online application.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
The top five mushers have all passed through the Nikolai checkpoint on their way back to the start/finish line. All have completed both their 8-hour and 24-hour rest periods.
Aaron Burmeister left Nikolai at 2:27 AM, with all 14 of his dogs still in harness
Brent Sass left at 3:25 AM with 13 dogs
Dallas Seavey left at 3:50 AM with 12 dogs
Ryan Redington left at 6:56 AM with 9 dogs
Joar Leifseth Ulsom left at 7:20 AM with 13 dogs
Onward to Rohn!
Today is National K9 Veterans Day! Why today? Glad you asked. On March 13, 1942, the US Army first began training dogs for its newly established K9 Corps. Since that fateful day, we’ve come to learn of several dogs who have become full-fledged heroes. Continue reading It’s A Special Saturday!
Dallas Seavey has moved into the lead, arriving at the McGrath checkpoint at 9:32 this morning, on his way back to Deshka Landing. He has 13 dogs in harness.
The remainder of the top five have left Ophir:
Brent Sass at 7:24 AM, with 14 dogs.
Wade Marrs at 8:30 AM, with 12 dogs
Ryan Redington at 10:10 AM, with 9 dogs
Aaron Burmeister at 11:05 AM, with 14 dogs
All five mushers have completed their mandatory 24-hour layover, with Redington and Burmeister having also taken their 8-hour rests.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!