March 3, 2003 this is the beginning of the The Last Great Race - the Iditarod Sled Dog Race. A race from Anchorage to Nome Alaska, 1,049 miles. The images I have here were taken from behind Mulcahy Park on their way out of town. This is the ceremonial start of the race and it actually starts the next day from Wasilla.....EXCEPT this year as there was not enough snow down here.
At the beginning of the race snow machiners 'sweep' the trail to make sure all spectators are clear of the trails and that includes MOOSE and other critters. :)
At the beginning of the race snow machiners 'sweep' the trail to make sure all spectators are clear of the trails and that includes MOOSE and other critters. :)
Camera: Canon (Canon Eos D30) |
Original size: 576px x 384px |
Current: 400px x 267px |