
Hosted by Camanche Middle School (Erin Montgomery) · EN

Welcome to our 5th season. This year is the 50th anniversary of the Iditarod and we are going to be having guests share stories of the Iditarod from the last 50 years. Our guest today will start our season off with the story of how the Iditarod began. Enjoy this episode with Katie Mangelsdorf. Katie's book https://www.amazon.com/Champion-Alaskan-Huskie-Redington-Iditarod/dp/1594332452

Do you know why the Iditarod started? Most people think it has to do with the Serum Run, this is not true. Listen as Katie Mangelsdorf tells us the story of the real reason the Iditarod got its start. She also shares stories about Joe Redington, Sr. from her book Champion of Alaskan Huskies. Buy Katie's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Champion-Alaskan-Huskie-Redington-Iditarod/dp/1594332452