Chapter
The History of the Iditarod Race and Togo's Contributions
40:08 - 52:39 (12:30)
The history of the Iditarod race from its origins in 1973 to the controversy surrounding the treatment of dogs. Togo, a sled dog who was instrumental in delivering serum to Nome during a diphtheria outbreak in 1925 is recognized as a hero.
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Although Balto is remembered as the hero of the 1925 Serum Run to Nome, Togo, his teammate and leader, played a crucial and overlooked role in the delivery of antitoxins that saved countless lives during a diphtheria outbreak in Alaska.
40:08 - 42:53 (02:44)
Summary
Although Balto is remembered as the hero of the 1925 Serum Run to Nome, Togo, his teammate and leader, played a crucial and overlooked role in the delivery of antitoxins that saved countless lives during a diphtheria outbreak in Alaska.
ChapterThe History of the Iditarod Race and Togo's Contributions
Episode66: In Dog We Trust. Iditarod National Historic Trail.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Learn about how the Iditarod, a famous sled dog race in Alaska, came to be and the impact it had on the state's history.
42:53 - 45:13 (02:19)
Summary
Learn about how the Iditarod, a famous sled dog race in Alaska, came to be and the impact it had on the state's history. Also hear about the controversy surrounding the treatment of sled dogs used in the race.
ChapterThe History of the Iditarod Race and Togo's Contributions
Episode66: In Dog We Trust. Iditarod National Historic Trail.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
This text discusses the origins of the Iditarod Trail Sepulah Memorial Race, the clearing and restoration of portions of the Iditarod Trail for the event, and the work of an honorary musher who wrote and published the race's annual program and news magazine.
45:13 - 50:07 (04:54)
Summary
This text discusses the origins of the Iditarod Trail Sepulah Memorial Race, the clearing and restoration of portions of the Iditarod Trail for the event, and the work of an honorary musher who wrote and published the race's annual program and news magazine.
ChapterThe History of the Iditarod Race and Togo's Contributions
Episode66: In Dog We Trust. Iditarod National Historic Trail.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The podcast features a discussion about sled dog racing and the training process of dogs involved in the race.
50:13 - 52:39 (02:25)
Summary
The podcast features a discussion about sled dog racing and the training process of dogs involved in the race. While there may be concerns surrounding sled dog culture, there are also many resources and people who genuinely care for their dogs.