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Iditarod and Junior Iditarod Assessments

Dog Care AssessmentDog care assessment includes: having a good attitude and interaction with the dogs. You also need good control of the dogs. For the dogs' saftey, you need to be in contact with a race veteranarian. You need to rest the dogs, care for their feet, good care for females, and you need to feed them.

Rainy PassRainy Pass is the highest checkpoint in the Iditarod. Dalzell Gorge follows up Rainy Pass as the steepest drop on the Iditarod trail. This easily makes rainy pass the most treachorus checkpoint on the Iditarod trail. For Aliy Zirkle's 2014 Rainy Pass experiences, click here. Or if you want Jeff King's rough experience in 2013, click here.

Musher Assessment Form

Junior Iditarod Entry Form

Musher AssessmentThe mushers all need good organization. They have to be able to compete, they need survival skills, stamina, a good attitude, they have to be familiar with the rules, good equipment selection, they have to be prepared for the weather, and mental perseverence. For more information on dog care and musher assessment, go to the link below, Musher Assessment Form below.

Musher and Dog Care AssessmentThe mushers must be able to compete throughout the entire race. They have to start the race with 7-10 dogs, and all dogs must be tagged. There can be no outside assisstance and no motorized veichles. There is a lot of mandatory gear and food. A musher may use only one sled. For more rules and qualifications, go to the link below, Junior Iditarod Entry Form.

Junior Iditarod Fast FactsThe Junior Iditarod is a small version of the regular Iditarod. It is for teenagers from the ages 14-17. It is normally between 148 and 158 miles(222 kilometers) long.