Iditarod Fact Book: A Complete Guide to the Last Great Race

by Tricia Brown (Editor)

The Iditarod Fact Book is jam-packed with fascinating facts and figures about the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Updated following the 2006 race, this handy guide includes facts on race champions, volunteers, sleds and gear, checkpoints, mushers' clothing, the expense of running the race, inherent dangers on the trail, entry requirements, food for the dogs and drivers, race history, pronunciations, mandatory layovers, love for the dogs, mountain passes and weather, strategies, vet care, full text of the official rules, and more. Included are 20 b&w photos by official Iditarod photographer Jeff Schultz and many illustrations by official Iditarod artist Jon Van Zyle, a member of the Iditarod Hall of Fame.

192 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2001

Reviews

[E · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really handy info for Iditarod fans. I wish it could be updated. The photos are, unfortunately, not well reproduced. You know that when even those by fabulous photographer Jeff Schultz, the official Iditarod photographer, look clumsy, something is off. But the book is great as a reference for dipping in to check info on checkpoints, mushers, official race lists, and a bit of history.