Where does Aaron Burmeister live now?
My goal was to win, and that’s something I’ve dreamed of.” Burmeister is back home in Nenana after the 2021 Iditarod, but his sights are set on returning to Nome in 2022.
Who was the fastest person to win the Iditarod?
In 2017, Mitch Seavey broke all previous records by finishing in 8 days, 3 hours, 40 minutes and 13 seconds, which currently stands as the fastest winning time for the Iditarod.
How much does an Iditarod dog cost?
Seeing Double has 41 dogs now, and each dog costs about $2,000 annually. The Beringtons calculate that the Iditarod costs them $21,800 to run. They’re as frugal as they can be, getting salmon and meat donations from people in their area. Braverman also gets meat donations from her local butcher and taxidermist.
How much does it cost to race in the Iditarod?
Iditarod Entry Fee for 2022: $4,000 per musher. Travel Costs: $1,500. The Iditarod requires the musher to pay for flying the dogs home from the finish line in Nome, Alaska, along with themselve, at least one handler, and all the gear. Pre-race Vet Checks: $350.
What happened to Jessie Holmes Iditarod 2021?
A subsistence resident of Nenana, Jessie is currently works as a carpenter and TV personality, appearing the Life below Zero, a documentary television show about the daily lives of people living in remote Alaska.
Who holds the record for most wins in the Iditarod?
Dallas Seavey
Record holders
Musher | Year(s) | Record |
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Mitch Seavey | 2017 | Fastest Winning Time: 8d 3h 40m 13s |
Dallas Seavey | 2012 | Youngest Musher to Win, tied for Most Times Won (5) |
Rick Swenson | 1977-79-81-82-91 | Most Times Won (5) |
Lance Mackey | 2007-08-09-10 | Most Consecutive Wins (4) |