NorthWapiti Siberian Husky Kennels, Alberta, Canada - Iditarod 2007 Journal

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Iditarod 2007 - Tales from the Trail

March & April 2007

Race Coverage Links

There are many fans who follow the Iditarod race each year and an ever growing fan base who follow Karen in particular. Below is a list of links that various fans pointed out during Iditarod 2007.

North Wapiti (specific coverage)

Associated Content article about Charity Collars Help Raise Funds for Clinical Research for Cancer in Pets

ADN article w/quote from Karen, "The loss (of Snickers) was devastating...'' - Though it was determined that there was nothing Ramstead could have done to prevent the death of her dog Snickers, she decided to drop out of the race.

APRN article about Snickers Memorial Fund to fund research on ulcers in working sled dogs

KTUU article w/link to video "Lance Mackey on Fire" - includes a video report on Karen & beloved Snickers
(Link only working with Internet Explorer, other browsers go to KTUU article first and click on "Lance Mackey of Fire" video link)
Video coverage of Karen with Snickers in lead during Ceremonial start begins at 2:25. (Link may work with Firefox and other browsers...)

ADN article - last part covers Karen & beloved Snickers ..."Ramstead is widely known for her love of classic huskies..."

For anyone who wishes to keep Karen & Snickers in their thoughts & prayers - Wallpaper (1280x1024) (1024x768) (800x600)

Running over a bridge during Ceremonial Start
Click on the magnifying glass icon below the picture to see originals 1049x787

Karen with Jr & Barq moving along fast in wheel - taken in Rainy Pass by Lisa Dearing and posted on Dogsled.com (KB)

Karen at the Finger Lake Checkpoint http://bp2.blogger.com (BB)

Restart photos Spidey | Olena | Holly? | Karen | Dog Team Lot
Click on the magnifying glass icon below the picture to see originals 2400x1600 or Large size of 1 & 2

Ceremonial Start trail photos One | Two | Three (Repeat)
A slide menu from the upper right offers larger version links.

Karen and wheel dogs coming around the corner at 4th & Cordova in Anchorage during Ceremonial Start
http://www.cabelasiditarod.com/coverage_2007/photos07p5_10.html

Ceremonial Start photos Karen & IditaRider & 2007 Ceremonial Start Team - very nice
Click on the magnifying glass icon below the picture to see originals 2400x1600 or Large size of 1 & 2

I haven't read the entire article yet, but go here to see Herman and Hector and a comment from Karen (JB) http://www.adn.com/iditarod/race_2007/features/story/8692193p-8590246c.html

A couple pictures you will recognize the dog or the truck! (DQ) http://www.alaskasworld.com/NEWS/2007/03/images/Iditarod/index.html

Nice picture of Karen on Yahoo in Iditarod Slideshow, but one of the dogs is mis-labeled an Alaskan Husky (MA)

Karen's team on sleddogart.com (KB)
http://www.sleddogart.com/race_images/Iditarod%202007/images/2007_idit_00%20(30).jpg
http://www.sleddogart.com/race_images/Iditarod%202007/images/2007_idit_00%20(31).jpg
British Newspaper "The Daily Mail" has Karen as its lead picture for Mon. March 5! (CC)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/galleries/galleries.html?in_page_id=711&in_gallery_type_id=3
Karen really does have a worldwide following.
Old photos on Alaska Stock.com of Karen, but perhaps some new ones will show up :)
Click to view
Olena from Iditarod 2006
Karen photos from Iditarod (unable to maintain more specific links & descriptions)
Karen (Bib #76?) 2006
Karen (Bib #38) 2003
Old truck with Marcos in Anchorage
Karen's Iditarod 2001 team on the move
Click on the magnifying glass icon below the picture to see original
Rohn checkpoint cabin