Okay, its finally time to stop typing and start skiing. Heavy snow yesterday will make for a slow first day (and maybe second day, and ….).
Many people have asked how they can get updates during the race. I followed the race online last year, and I can tell you that updates are sporadic – but they do exist. Here are your best bets:
Iditarod Invitational homepage – there is a ton of info on this site, but it can be hard to find. Dig around a little bit. The Latest News page will get updated during the race. That page is your best bet for accurate information. You can also click the links to some racer’s blogs, which may have updates.
ITI Message Board – The board is a little clunky to use, but it is a great gathering place for family and race fans.
ITI Blog – official blog of the race organizers, Bill and Kathi. Kathi will be in McGrath this year and may post updates on the blog.
MTBCast – a podcast of race reports. Usually this is just an audio summary of information found elsewhere, but sometimes racers call in with updates, especially those going all the way to Nome.
Jill Homer’s blog – Jill has someone who will be posting updates on her site. It won’t say anything about me, but it might include general comments on trail conditions, weather, etc. Jill is using a Spot, so if you can’t follow me, you can follow her pretty easily. She is a celebrity in ITI circles. She became famous when NPR followed her 2008 race. She has the most popular blog and a book.
Weather and Temperatures on the Course
Here we go!
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