close help featured books iditarod fact booka complete guide to the last great race by tricia brown the iditarod fact book is jam packed with fascinating facts and figures about the iditarod trail sled dog race . updated following the 2006 race this handy guide includes facts on race champions volunteers sleds and gear checkpoints mushers clothing the expense of running the race inherent dangers on the trail entry requirements food for the dogs and drivers race history pronunciations mandatory layovers love for the dogs mountain passes and weather strategies vet care full text of the official rules and more ... read more iditarod glory essay by brian patrick o donoghue photography by jeff schultz known as the last great race the iditarod sled dog race ignites the spirit of adventure in people throughout the world each march . media from nearly every continent descend upon alaska to cover this 1 049 mile legendary race ... read more graphic arts books alaska northwest books and westwinds press are registered trademarks of graphic arts center publishing company . all pages and contents of this web site copyright 2001 2006 graphic arts center publishing company unless otherwise noted . unauthorized use or reproduction without written permission is prohibited . mail comments to webmaster gacpc.com