Iditarod Mini-Series to air on Discovery
I already included this in a “links of our lives” post a while back, but the dates have just been announced for the upcoming Discovery Channel series on the 2008 Iditarod, along with a trailer for the show…. its looking good! This is the same production company that has done “The Deadliest Catch” along with other Discovery favorites. In a few weeks I’ll ramp up the iditablog in preparation for the series premier!
Check out the :60 second promo below:
TOUGHEST RACE ON EARTH: IDITAROD
World Premiere Series Begins Tuesday, October 14 at 10PM ET/PT
Discovery Channel continues its exploration into and chronicling of the fascinating world around us with the groundbreaking six-part series TOUGHEST RACE ON EARTH: IDITAROD. Defining adventure programming, the world premiere series provides a rare look into one of the harshest races in one of the most beautiful and challenging places on the planet – The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Across frozen rivers, barren tundra, mountains and thick forest in freezing temperatures, this grueling 1,150 mile race from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska puts mushers and their dog teams through the ultimate test of human and animal teamwork and endurance. Filmed in March 2008, this series tells stories through the eyes of the men and women who dared to take on the ultimate test of human and animal teamwork and endurance. The intense preparation and training of race veterans and rookies alike show what it takes to compete not only against each other, but also Mother Nature.
I cannot wait to see the series. I go to AK every year and plan to retire in Wasilla in two years. Thanks for doing this series.