Author Archives: merryfwilliams

Even though I’ve been back from Alaska for a few weeks, I still have so many more pictures, videos and adventures to share!  It was challenging to find Internet access while in Alaska, and since I’ve been back at school … Continue reading →

After experiencing the Ceremonial Start on Saturday, I was more excited than ever to go to the restart in Wasilla, which is the official start of the race.  I left Anchorage early Sunday morning, headed north to Wasilla.  The restart … Continue reading →

The Iditarod race has two actual starts:  a Ceremonial one on Saturday morning in Anchorage, and a re-start, which is the actual start of the race, on Sunday in Willow.  The Ceremonial start is more relaxed than the restart.  Here the mushers are quick … Continue reading →

  Our day started with a delicious breakfast hosted by Exxon Mobile, who sponsors the Iditarod Winter Conference for Educators.  Exxon Mobile is very much vested in supporting programs that are rich in Science, Technology, Engineering  and Math (STEM) to generate interest in … Continue reading →

John Baker won last year’s Iditarod, and one of his sponsors held a reception Wednesday night at the Millenium hotel.  Teachers were invited, and what an honor to hear John speak.  John is an Inupiat, the first Eskimo to win … Continue reading →

Wednesday morning we had a new blanket of snow covering Anchorage as it snowed several inches overnight.  We set off early headed towards Wasilla to the Iditarod Headquarters – what a gorgeous drive! Any dog running in the Iditarod must be examined by … Continue reading →