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The Two
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Note: Be sure to read all on this page because at the bottom of the page there is a better description of the famous Iditarod, plus updated news on Iditarod winners and the race itself. |
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| The two RV Gypsies attended a dinner/show with very good food (New York strips seasoned with house-made spices, baked chicken breast seasoned with fresh herbs, Alaskan grown potatoes, fresh vegetables, sourdough rolls and cheesecake) plus a chance to talk one-on-one with Iditarod participants and winners. Hosted by Dallas Seavey, the youngest member ever to run the Iditarod - and he placed 6th this year 2009. (see the bottom of this page for more current news about Dallas and the Iditarod - a must-read section)! | |
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| Dallas Seavey entered the Iditarod for the third time and placed 6th this year (2009). But, be sure to check his status in future years which are linked at the bottom of this page. His grandfather was in the very first Iditarod race, his father has raced, as has his brothers. His wife Jennifer entered this year for the first time and placed. Just finishing this race is quite an accomplishment, and all finishers a special belt buckle. | |
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| Below: You just have to love the signs shown below which were the "theme" for the show - a dog sled race woman vs. man. | |
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| Below: In this show, the two RV Gypsies got to see how much weight one dog can pull, a live sled dog race - man vs. woman, a 16-dog Iditarod team pulling a 1,000 pound truck, and after the show the two RV Gypsies got to cuddle adorable husky puppies. | |
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| Below: Sled dog weighing 50 pounds pulling 600 pounds | Below: the sled dog pulled 800 pounds |
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Dallas Seavey with his best lead dog |
team of 16 sled dogs pulling a truck weighing over 1,000 pounds |
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After the show ........ |
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Dallas Seavey and Karen
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Dallas Seavey Seward, AK, USA Bib Number: 62 Final Position: 6 Checkpoint: Nome Time In: Thu, March 19, 2009 04:49:45 Dogs In: 9 Finishing Time-10 Days 14 Hrs 49 Min. 45 Seconds Average Speed: 4.15 MPH |
| Dallas Seavey, 21, was born in Virginia and his family moved to Seward when he was five. He is a third generation musher who grew up helping his dad, Mitch, the 2004 Iditarod champion, train his racing teams. In 2005 Dallas became the youngest musher in history to run the Iditarod. Dallas become the youngest Iditarod Champion at age of 25 in 2012. He also was the youngest person to ever run the Iditarod, turning 18 the day before his rookie race. He also wrestled for Sky View High School and spent one year training at the U.S. Olympic Training Center. He is a High School State Champion, a Jr. National Champion, and was on the 2005 Jr. World team and is Alaska’s first and only national champion. He is part owner/manager of WildRide Sled Dog Rodeo in Anchorage. In 2008 Dallas married Jennifer Podzemny; they welcomed daughter Annie in 2010. With the help of J.J. Keller, Dallas and Jen started their own kennel. In 2011, Dallas ran (and won) his first Yukon Quest. Dallas' wife, Jennifer also participated in the 2009 Iditarod. | |
| The two RV Gypsies highly recommend this dinner/show and the chance to meet amazing people who have braved the elements by racing in the Iditarod. Talking one-on-one with them over dinner was a rare opportunity for the two RV Gypsies to learn more about the Iditarod and winters in Alaska. They deserve a lot of respect. Anyone who enters deserves a lot of respect, whether they finish, place, or just give it a try. The two RV Gypsies salute them. | |
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NOTE: Time has passed and the two RV Gypsies checked on the internet and found out that Dallas Seavey WON the Iditarod in 2014 and 2015 and 2016. WOW! In 2017 Dallas Seavey took second place, and his father, Mitch Seavey took first place. Time on route 8 days, 3 hours, 40 minutes and 13 seconds. for more updates on the Idatorad that Karen Duquette found, click here. Although there are surely more updates to come. For more information and updates on the amazing Dallas Seavey, click here. But please return to this website later |
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continue on to the beautiful scenery of Hatcher Pass and Independence
Mine State Historical Park
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