feb 1, 1973 - First Iditarod to Nome
Description:
Competitive sled dog racing began in 1908, however it ended during WWI. From 1966-69, Dorothy Page and Joe Reddington organized shorter sprint races as a way to preserve mushing as a sport as snow machines became more popular. In 1973, the first 1000 mile race from Willow to Nome. Twenty-two mushers finished that year.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 1, 1973
Now
~ 52 years ago