The Iditarod was another example of school learning becoming real. Chase had completed a term paper on the Iditarod and he had a chance to meet the youngest musher in 2013: Travis Beals is only 21 years old. His kennel, Turning Heads Kennel is smaller and more intimate than the more established teams. Travis was positively enthusiastic when he shared his passion with us. It was the perfect place to interact with all the generations of dog: retired, current racers and 4-day-old puppies. Travis explained about the sled and the equipment before we were treated to a training ride (on a wheeled cart) through the woods.
On March 1, 2014, the opening date of the 2014 race, we will be writing Chase and together we will be cheering for Travis.
