Lack of snow prompts Alaska's Iditarod to move official start to Fairbanks
A lack of snow along a dangerous stretch of trail has led organizers of the world's most famous sled dog race to move the start of the Iditarod farther north.
Iditarod to start in Fairbanks for lack of snow
A lack of snow along a dangerous stretch of trail has led organizers of the world’s most famous sled dog race to move the start of the
Iditarod sled dog race starting line relocated over lack of snow
The starting line of the Iditarod sled dog race is being moved from Anchorage to Fairbanks after it didn't snow for more than two weeks along the 20-mile stretch between the two cities.
Lack of snow prompts change to Iditarod starting point
A lack of snow along a dangerous stretch of trail has led organizers of the world's most famous sled dog race to move the start of the
Lack of snow on stretches of trail forces Iditarod to move race start to Fairbanks
The Iditarod Trail Committee said Monday it will relocate the race's restart to Fairbanks because of abysmal snow conditions across a long middle portion of the trail. The decision follows an outcry from mushers over the weekend about the hazards posed to their safety if the race stuck to its traditional southern route.
Iditarod forced to move again due to lack of Alaska snow
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