July 25, 2026

Iditarod, Dogs and Mushing!

July 25, 2026/ Steve Stripling

Iditarod mushers Cindy Abbott, Syd Bahls and Vern Halter join us for a cup of jo to share stories and some laughs to give us a glimpse into their world that has literally gone to the dogs! Vern and Susan Halter own Dream A Dream Kennel outside Willow, AK and worthy a visit if you have the chance.

Cindy Abbott's journey includes being the only woman to summit Mt. Everest and finish an Iditarod (on her 3rd attempt - the first two she was injured and had to drop out) and battling a deadly disease. We've been watching Syd Bahls. Don't be surprised to see an Iditarod champion one day!

December 06, 2025

Welcome Fur Rondy Arch!

December 06, 2025/ Steve Stripling

Welcome Fur Rondy Arch!

Steve Kari, shown with his wife Ella, were among the throngs attending the lighting ceremony of the Fur Rondy Arch that now arches over 4th avenue in downtown Anchorage, AK. Thus, accomplishing a longtime dream of Jim Huettl, President of the Anchorage Mushing District. Steve was one of the engineers who worked on the project.

Check out our interview Jim Huettl and with Fur Rondy Executive Director, Dakotah Fujan about the Arch in the Mushing District!

Time Stamps

4:44 - 14:18 Dakotah Fujan

14:20 - 20:15 Jim Huettl

From Sourdoughs to Seawolves

We look back at a lively interview from 2011 about the first University of Anchorage basketball team featured in the book From Sourdoughs to Seawolves recorded before an audience at a downtown Irish Pub. Author, Sara Juday, graphic artists, Dave Freeman and Clark Mishler, plus former Mayor, Dan Sullivan join us!

February 18, 2023

Iditarod 2023: Teacher on the Trail and Sled Dog Science

February 18, 2023/ Steve Stripling

Iditarod Educators: Jane Holmes and Juli Westrich

Iditarod education has gone to the dogs! That's what makes it exciting! Director of Education of the Iditarod Trail Committee, Jane Holmes, introduces the 2023 Teacher on the Trail, Juli Westrich.

Becoming Teacher on the Trail is a HUGE lesson unto itself. Educators go through an extensive vetting process to compete for the highly coveted position. Only one will be chosen. The winner gets an experience of a lifetime immersed in the complete Iditarod experience all the way to the finish line in Nome. Along the way, Juli will blog daily sharing her experience with students from around the world.

To visit the Iditarod education link: https://iditarod.com/edu/