The Everywhere blog

The Iditarod, Alaska's famous annual sled dog race, is currently underway. Billed as "The Last Great Race on Earth," mushers and their dogs make the 1000+ mile journey from Willow to Nome, Alaska, crossing the Alaska range, riding alongside the Bering Sea, and traversing the frozen Norton Sound.

Fortunately for us, Everywhere member Leigh Leveen is on a team and has been posting from the race! In addition to some great photos from the driver's seat, Leigh has been diligently answering some of our burning Iditarod questions, such as:

• -How does one pack for a fifteen-day jaunt into the Alaskan wild?
• -Is it possible to avoid the dangers of sled-dog poop at high-speeds?
• -How about those Iditarod groupies?

For all this and more, check out Leigh's travelogue.

Also up in Alaska documenting the race is Everywhere member Melissa Josue. And honestly, if her photo of Iditarod fashionistas doesn't convince you to start planning a trip to next year's race, well, I'm just not sure what would.