The Iditarod Sled Dog Race began in 1973 to encourage the designation of the Iditarod Trail as a National Historic Trail and bring the tradition of dogsled racing back to Alaska.  The race covers 1,150 miles of the most challenging and difficult landscape Alaska has to offer.  Mushers and their dogs go against blizzards, high winds, below-zero temperatures, and complete solitude.  They must be able to care for their dogs’ safety as well as their own.

For as long as she can remember, Laura Daugereau from Port Gamble, Washington, has loved the outdoors. Laura was 10 when she read a book about mushing and a passion was born.  She trains her own dogs and is very proud of the awards she’s received for the best-kept team.

Laura trains for the Iditarod during the race season on a ranch in Montana with fellow musher Rick Larson and his wife Sandy.  Laura is currently training for the 2011 Iditarod race.

Don’t miss this great event at the Washington State Library, October 15th at 6:30 p.m., featuring Laura Daugereau, Washington State’s first female competitor in the Iditarod. Join us as Laura shares her stories of the trail, and meet one of her dogs.

Thursday, October 15, 2009 @ 6:30 pm, doors open at 6:00 pm
Washington State Library | 6880 Capitol Boulevard South | Tumwater, WA  (Get Directions)

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