Way Up North: Local Color

Jenny recently asked for pictures of outfits worn by pit crews and spectators at the sled dog racing events in downtown Anchorage. Here are a few I found this morning, while searching for scenery shots for something else.


L-R: Sen. Lisa Murkowski (brown coat), Gov. Sarah Palin, Mayor (now Senator) Mark Begich (blue coat), and Mayor Denise Michels of Nome - Mayor Begich's son cutting the ribbon to begin the 2008 Iditarod

Mushers, handlers, and pit crews lining up on 4th Avenue

Participants in the annual "Running with the Reindeer" on 4th Avenue

"Running with the Reindeer" on 4th Avenue

Lining up at the starting line for the annual Fur Rondy Sled Dog Sprint Races

Handlers, officials and pit crews behind the starting line for the 2008 Iditarod

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20 February 2011

Local Color

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