It was snowy, it was fun, it was a little bit crazy. Must be Iditarod Ceremonial Start day!
Always a fun day, this year was no different. There were around 800 dogs, 67 mushers and thousands of enthusiastic fans. Here’s a few pictures of the Red Team’s run.
Photos by Barbara Swenson, Lynn Watanabe and Moira
Such beautiful athletes!!
So happy to have been able to watch it live this afternoon. Wishing a great run, safe run to Red and Black teams. Cheering from Erie!
The Straw Ladies
Wonderful pictures! Thanks for sharing! The Iditarod Ceremonial Start Day definitely went well! I watched it Live and was cheering as Aliy and Allen took off from the starting line!!! I will be watching the official start tomorrow. Go Aliy and Allen!
Prayers for a safe trip!
So great! Did Aliy switch parkas at some point?
Wow, Moira thank you. These pictures are fantastic, so many wonderful beautiful faces of dogs and people.
Thank you for taking us along for the ride. It looks like everyone is having an awesome time.
I love the parka switch by Aliy for the Matson stop. I also noticed her “Matson” gloves while prepping at the truck. 🙂
I hope they know how appreciated the are.
Thank you Matson!
Thank you SPK!
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Great-Great Pictures! I liked the Mush Love Sign! Thanks so much for
the info SP Crew! Go Red & Black! Tomorrows the day!!!
Oh, Thanks for the picture of Sweet Violet!
Watched from Georgia. Really liked the selfie of Moira and Aliy. Like the new jacket Matson presented Aliy. Blue is the Martins’ favorite color. We will be watching tomorrow. Safe travels on the trail for Aliy and Red team and Allen and the Black team. Go SPK
I am cheering for you both from here in Florida. I have my Iditarod app up and ready.
Diane and I will be cheering for you and your fantastic, strong team as you travel down the trail to Nome…..following the tracker regardless of the time of day or night, hitting refresh often, watching every video, facebook post and live feed we can find to see how you are doing and see that huge smile on you always have on your face and the smiles and excitement of your team. Wish we could have been there in person to wish you the very best. Take care, have fun…..you got this!
Love from Seattle! Julie and Diane
What an amazing start for Aliy & Red Team .
Love your new red jacket Aliy.you had it in Whitehorse
Nice to see you smiling again. This is your year.
Thanks,
Marilyn .
Thank you for all of the wonderful photos and videos. The team looks spectacular! . Best wishes and many prayers, for a safe and awesome journey. Take care of that beautiful team, and have fun and enjoy it out there. Life IS short.
Awesome pictures….Chemo and Team Adirondack watched on the live feed during our annual IditaParty! Looks like Mushers and Fans alike enjoyed the day. Get ready for Game Day tomorrow! Enjoy a full night sleep tonight….tomorrow starts restless nights for us all!
Moira isn’t there a photo missing??????
We cheered like mad along Cordova when we saw you all pass – the ceremonial start is exuberance and joy, all the way around.
If I do not see you at the restart, know that I am following each paw trot and keeping you both close to my heart.
Matson is a very proud supporter of Aliy, Allen, Moira, the SP Kennel crew, and the Last Great Race. If you’d like Matson gloves, hats, neck or ear wear, email lwhitt@matson.com.
GO RED TEAM ALIY AND ALLEN AND ALIY HAVE A SAFE TRIP BE WATCHING FROM CITRUS HEIGHTS CA