Product Description
BACKSTAGE IDITAROD is for the fan who wants more than to just watch a team take off from the start line. A collection of stories both new and old, it’s a guide for those who yearn to know what it’s really like on 4th Avenue; what they would see, hear and touch. It’s for those who want to volunteer at Race Headquarters or maybe bid to be an Idita-Rider. It’s for the dreamers who wonder what goes on at the musher banquets, both in Anchorage and in Nome. It’s for arm chair mushers who simply want to immerse themselves in everything Iditarod. “All (Iditarod books) are interesting, but none focus on an overall view of the activities that go on before, during and after the race to make it happen. None break down the cost of running this race for you. None take you to Iditarod HQ to watch organized chaos as race preparations evolve. None follow the logistics involved in preparing checkpoint drop bags. None agonize over vet checks and deciding a final team. And none put you in the middle of the action at the start line in Anchorage and the restart, wherever it may be.” Donna Quante, producer of video “Pretty Sled Dogs” “You’re in for a real treat with this book! I thoroughly enjoyed it, and by the time I was finished proofing the pages I had a lump in my throat and was practically wishing for snow on the ground! I’ll be going into the ’08 race with a whole new understanding of how things work, because June’s book truly is the equivalent of a backstage pass to the whole awesome show!” –Helen Hegener, author/publisher/editor and present at some of the initial organizational meetings for the Iditarod when it was still known as “Joe’s race”.
5 Responses to “Backstage Iditarod”
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October 23rd, 2009 at 2:48 am
This was a great background read for the preparations that go into the Iditarod. It’s a fun and engaging read–even for long-time fans of the race. There’s lots of interesting background info included. Thanks June!
Rating: 4 / 5
October 23rd, 2009 at 3:27 am
This is a fun behind the scenes look at staging and preparing for the Iditarod. A nice blend of Who, What, Where, When, How and Why that the level of detail never gets dull. Avid sled dog fans will enjoy this along with those newly discovering the sport.
Rating: 4 / 5
October 23rd, 2009 at 4:30 am
What a joy to receive this book (one of the first out of the box) but I didn’t even know about the REVIEWS. There were few surprises, but so nice to have on my coffee table for my friends to “read it all.”
June writes well, keeps interest high and tells a detailed story of what’s backstage.
Being in Anchorage is just a small part of the race and while exciting, all the details between Anchorage and Nome are breathtaking at times.
I applaud June for this wonderful book….a MUST HAVE !
Rating: 5 / 5
October 23rd, 2009 at 5:15 am
Reading June’s book is just like experiencing all the excitement and activity of being at the Iditarod. I’ve been at Anchorage for the ceremonial start and then at Skwentna to help the mushers, and reading June’s book, I relived my experience. I pictured myself right there again, seeing, hearing and experiencing the Iditarod through June’s descriptions. This is a must read for all who would go to Iditarod, and all those who have been, and everyone else, too! Thanks, June!
Rating: 5 / 5
October 23rd, 2009 at 6:00 am
This book is a fun read for those who have been to the Iditarod and those who wish they could go. Taking you thru all the steps leading up to the race, you’ll think you are actually there. I’ve been to the race 3 times and helped a couple Iditarod mushers before the race. This book helps me relive those memories. I think you’ll enjoy it very much!
Rating: 5 / 5