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AK: Iditarod Luck

Published
by
Rebecca Sheir
on March 19, 2007
in Audio Updates and Iditarod 2007
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Training and experience are a must in the Iditarod, but mushers say luck plays a role, too. AK’s Annie Feidt was on the trail this year and learned about race luck from Aily Zirkle, Ed Iten and Aaron Burmeister.

Ellen Lockyer also reported from the trail and brings back the story of Lance Mackey’s “Lucky 13.” The 2007 Iditarod champ’s good luck charm obviously runs in the family.

AK is a weekly statewide radio program focusing on Alaskan culture and communities. You can tune in on your local APRN station in Alaska, visit the AK web site, and even subscribe to the AK podcast. This story was originally aired in the March 17, 2007 episode.

 
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AK: Iditarod

Published
by
Rebecca Sheir
on March 2, 2007
in Audio Updates and Iditarod 2007
. Closed

It’s that time again — time for Iditarod, and we’re kicking off the Last Great Race on Earth this week on AK. We’ll make a splash with underwater doggie treadmills and find out why more than one musher has sledded alongside Roger Rabbit. Plus, reasons why Iditarod lovers and haters can indeed be friends, and a rookie who’s finally bringing Galena back to the starting line.

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