Alaskas Great Race Video

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1. Alaska's Great Race: And They're Off

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   How cold is it, Jorge? Discovery News reporters Kasey Dee Gardner and Jorge Ribas try to survive standing around Anchorage as the race begins.

   

   Added:

   Sep 8, 2009

   Views:

   5,913

   Duration:

   01:10

2. Alaska's Great Race: Head Veterinary Technician

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   During the Iditarod, sled dogs need checkups, medicine and massages. Meet the woman in charge of caring for the canine athletes.

   

   Added:

   Sep 8, 2009

   Views:

   803

   Duration:

   02:21

3. Alaska's Great Race: Dogs in Tip Top Condition

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   The Iditarod's elite four-legged athletes are thoroughly examined before they are allowed to run the race.

   

   Added:

   Sep 8, 2009

   Views:

   1,809

   Duration:

   04:16

4. Alaska's Great Race: Eskimo Dog Remedies

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   Iditarod racer, Louis Nelson shares ancient Eskimo dog frostbite remedies.

   

   Added:

   Sep 8, 2009

   Views:

   663

   Duration:

   02:03

5. Alaska's Great Race: Iditarod Musher

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   Cold sleds, freezing temps and warm dog breath... an Iditarod musher's dream. Kasey-Dee Gardner jumps on a sled to find out what the big deal is.

   

   Added:

   Sep 8, 2009

   Views:

   756

   Duration:

   02:41

6. Alaska's Great Race: Leaving Takotna

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   After a brief recovery at the Takotna checkpoint, Lance and Jeff prepare to resume the grueling Iditarod trail.

   

   Added:

   Sep 8, 2009

   Views:

   320

   Duration:

   02:51

7. Alaska's Great Race: Mushing Lingo

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   What does a dog team do if you yell mush? Well, nothing it turns out. Kasey Dee Gardner learns the real commands mushers use on the trail.

   

   Added:

   Sep 8, 2009

   Views:

   353

   Duration:

   01:26

8. Alaska's Great Race: Siberian Huskies

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   While not as fast as Alaskan Huskies, pure bred Siberian Huskies are an Iditarod staple. Watch as musher, Karen Ramstead preps her pure bred Siberian team for the next phase of the Iditarod adventure.

   

   Added:

   Sep 8, 2009

   Views:

   4,888

   Duration:

   02:56

9. Alaska's Great Race: Tech Tracks Team

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   GPS enables spectators to see musher's progress.

   

   Added:

   Sep 8, 2009

   Views:

   305

   Duration:

   02:31

10. Alaska's Great Race: The Alaskan Husky

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    Competitive mushing requires a very special dog breed. Get the scoop on the true stars of the Iditarod.

    

    Added:

    Sep 8, 2009

    Views:

    722

    Duration:

    02:22

11. Alaska's Great Race: Trailblazer Checkpoint

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    Travel to the Alaskan trails for a glimpse of the preparation for the Iditarod. Trailblazers clear the path before the race and volunteers man the checkpoints where racers can regroup.

    

    Added:

    Sep 8, 2009

    Views:

    441

    Duration:

    02:49