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Checkpoint News March 1, 2010


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Checkpoint News: Daily Updates and Bulletins from the Trail -- An Official Email of the Iditarod
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March 01, 2010
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Merissa Osmar Wins The 2010 Jr Iditarod

It's a Family Tradition

And the Winner Is!

There's a new Jr. Iditarod Champion and she's the youngest link in the Osmar family to keep the tradition alive.  The 15 year old from Ninilchik, Alaska became the third Osmar to win the Jr.  Her Dad (Tim Osmar), won the race in 1982, 1983, and 1984.  Her sister (Nicole Osmar), won the race in 2004.   And her Grandfather (Dean Osmar) won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in 1984.  Click here to see Merissa's finish!

The Race to Break Trail Is On!

Iditarod Race Officials are working around the clock on the existing trail between Willow and Unalakleet, Alaska.  Many parts of the trail have little or no snow.  Iditarod Trail Breaker teams will begin the process of repairing sections of the trail in Rainy Pass in order to make it passable. Snowfall along with cooler temperatures would definitely help the situation.   We'll keep you updated throughout the week on the trail and on the work that's being done by the Trailbreakers.

IDITAROD XXXVIII is Set to Get Underway

This Saturday, March 6th. Don't miss any of the action on the Iditarod Insider. Live Streaming coverage of the start of the race begins at 9:45 am Alaska Time. This year's start will feature the 2010 Honorary Musher, Orin Seybert.  Orin has been an Alaskan Aviation Pioneer since he took to the skies as a teenager.  Orin will be riding in the basket of sled #1, driven by Jr Iditarod Champion, Merissa Osmar.

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