Mushers Checkpoint Iditarod - Recap

Hosts Aaron Peck and Dan Kirkup provide a recap of the Iditarod. Joined by special guest, Kelsey Winters. Things pick up where they left off last episode with an update on the last teams on the trail. We also cover the special awards with detailed insight from Aaron. Kelsey shares her experience at Jessie Holmes kennel in 2022-2023 and running his second team at Copper Basin 2025, finishing 4th. 

Hosts Aaron Peck and Dan Kirkup provide analysis on Day 13 of the Iditarod. The Top 4 have already finished, tune in to find out how the second group of mushers find their way to Nome. 

Hosts Aaron Peck and Dan Kirkup provide analysis on Day 12 of the Iditarod. Jessie Holmes left White Mountain with a three hour lead heading for Nome, followed by Matt Hall and Paige Drobny. The second group is pushing hard for White Mountain while the third group is going to Koyuk. The back of the pack is on the coast! 

Hosts Aaron Peck and Dan Kirkup provide analysis on Day 11 of the Iditarod. Holmes rested in Koyuk and Elim, departing before Hall arrived in Elim. Drobny also stopped in Elim before moving on to White Mountain. Where will it all shake out on the final legs to Nome? Phillips and Seavey are leading the next group into White Mountain, followed by Reddington, Beals, and Vitello.

Hosts Aaron Peck and Dan Kirkup provide analysis on Day 10 of the Iditarod. Holmes and Hall rested at different shelter cabins in the Blueberry Hills. While Hall stopped before crossing Norton Sound, Holmes ran to Koyuk. Both are back on the trail between Koyuk and Elim.

Hosts Aaron Peck and Dan Kirkup analyze Day 9 of the Iditarod. Holmes, Hall, and Drobny move down the trail to Unalakleet. Will it be one run or two runs, and where will they rest? What happens with the second pack with Porsild, Phillips, Seavey, etc.? What's their strategy to get to the coast? We finish with some options along the coast to White Mountain. 

Hosts Aaron Peck and Dan Kirkup analyze Day 8 of the Iditarod. Holmes, Hall, Drobny, and Seavey are working their way north. Holmes will get to Kaltag for his 8-hour rest, and Seavey might be taking his 8 in Eagle Island. We expect Hall to rest before Kaltag. Drobny might be doing a longer run into Kaltag. Who will be in prime position heading for the coast?

Hosts Aaron Peck and Dan Kirkup provide analysis on Day 7 of the Iditarod. Jessie Holmes made a big move, jumping ahead to Anvik for his rest. Paige Drobny and the rest of the front pack stopped for rest in Grayling. We discuss how teams are managing the Kaltag loop. Who has the best strategy?

Hosts Aaron Peck and Dan Kirkup analyze Day five of the Iditarod. The top teams are done with their 24s and moving past Kaltag. Jessie and Paige are dueling it out at the front. Jessie has had less rest since his 24 than Paige; will we see an impact tonight? The middle of the pack is finishing their 24s and getting ready to be on the trail. The back of the pack has come off their rest at Galena and is running to Nulato. They will come together very soon, too. 

Hosts Aaron Peck and Dan Kirkup analyze Day 5 of the Iditarod. Teams are starting to come off their 24s and get back on the trail. Where will they all come together? How will it shake out down the trail, beyond Kaltag? The 24's seem to be in Galena, Nulato, and Kaltag...will anyone go farther?