As I was making my way down to the Ceremonial Start this morning, I’ll have to admit I was thinking about the cold and the lack of coffee. After 7 Starts in Anchorage, it isn’t old stuff, but we at Kaiser Racing have begun to have somewhat of a routine. But then the magic happens… The sound of the dogs, the excitement of the fans, and soon, without notice or regard, you begin to realize that THIS is why we race. Surely mushing is a solitary sport, but this magic morning once a year brings us face to face with cheering fans and thousands of people sharing the love for dogs and Alaska.
I think this was one of the most fun in recent memory. The weather began a bit cold, but once the sun rose, the temperatures rose as did the fever pitch of dog sled racing. Granted this section of the race is meaningless to winning and completing, but this morning was special and as our Iditarider ,Hannah Pedersen from Washington, said, “I can’t quite put words to it, but it was OUTSTANDING!!”
Here are the Ceremonial Start line photos for Team Kaiser 2017! I have quite a bit of content to share so stay tuned. Videos, and photos from the Campbell Creek checkpoint are coming soon also.
A moment before the excitement
Insider Interview
Thanks Northern Air Cargo
Handing out bibs
Urine samples
Urine Samples
MicroChip Check
Certifying MicroChips
North Dakota Teacher has students following Team Kaiser
Our Fabulous Dog Magician- Nik Wikstrand
Iditarider Hannah Pedersen
Thanks Northern Air Cargo
Family and Friends
News Interview
The MAN!
Bethanny and Ari
Facebook Live Interview
Thanks Donlin Gold
Little Ava and Chase
Goofin around
Happy Reunions
Berube’s from Canada
Danny Twitchell and Family
Go Team Kaiser
The Race Sled
Wives meetup
Let’s get this show on the road
Family Photo
Loving them dogs
Andy and Kurt
The Donlin Crew
Thanks Donlin Gold
Rick Hanson – Always there for us!
Kids love dogs
Lillian, Doug, and friend.
What a motley crew
Lucky 25
Kids, Kids, Kids
Berube’s – Go Team Kaiser
A bit of a break. Can’t wait to go.
The happy couple.
With a ring to prove it!
Happy Fans!
Brother and Sister
Iditarider Loadup
Nice and Comfy
String ’em out!
Sterling at the Lead
Rarin’ to go
What a beautiful Dog Team
On 4th Avenue
Underway to the Start
Hannah Pedersen – Iditarider
The Patriarch of the Team
Team Kaiser
Iditarod’s Most Photographed Man
Just a bit more
At the line
Happy to be going
Film Crews Everywhere
Annual Meeting with the Governor
2017 Iditarod Starting Line
GO GO GO
Off at 10:50am
Clean Start
Nice Team
Pete and Nik and the Team off for a quick run
Wave to the crowds
And they’re off!
