As we made our way to Anchorage from Seward, we stopped in Girdwood at the Alyeska Resort for a summer sled dog adventure.
We got to meet future Iditarod champions with puppy snuggles. Our guide was a second generation Iditarod racer and we were able to see his sled, trophies and learn about the race with pictures and memorabilia. We then got to do an exhilarating "race" around with a team of dogs in a summer sled.
The Iditarod race began in 1973 and is a long distance sled dog race. The race takes place in March through sometimes treacherous conditions and blizzards from Anchorage to Nome which is about 938 miles. The mushers have a team of 12 to 14 dogs but at least 5 have to be in line at the finish.
The dogs are mixed breed huskies and are bred for this racing lifestyle.
We made it to Anchorage and explored a bit this evening.
Potter Marsh Boardwalk
This place is known for moose sighting and bird watching. It is a nice short walk with stunning views of the lake and marsh and mountains in the background.
A short walk down a steep hill you are on a rocky beach at Point Woronzof. Since it is so close to the airport you can see airplanes close overhead departing and arriving too. It is a beautiful area to take in the sunset.
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