A la découverte du monde des chiens polaires

15/03/2026

Ce matin au Pleynet. Conditions de neige au top!

03/02/2026

sortie de l'après midi

02/02/2026

Après l'interruption mushing avec trottinettes pour les vacances de noël, et la réapparition de la neige, on poursuit tranquillement; Il y a au moins 5 ou 6 ans que nous n'avions pas vu un enneigement durable comme ça. Pourvu que ça dure. Les Itak, Ivan et Ice, les doyens des chiens actifs vont pas mal; Il faut faire du coaching, mais ils assurent mieux que je pensais.

25/09/2025

une légende

❄️ Libby Riddles: Trailblazer of the North

Yesterday we celebrated Rick Swenson, and today we’re proud to feature the second inductee into the Inaugural Iditarod Hall of Fame, listed in the order of Iditarod victories. Libby Riddles forever changed history when she became the first woman to win the Iditarod.

Born in Wisconsin in 1956, Libby moved to Alaska as a teenager, drawn by the wilderness and the dogs that would one day lead her to greatness. After years of building and training her own team in western Alaska, she entered the 1985 Iditarod ready to prove herself.

Her victory is the stuff of legend. When a fierce storm blew in and many mushers held back, Libby made the daring choice to push forward. She camped out in a whiteout, pressed on through brutal winds, and never gave up the lead. On March 20, 1985, after 18 days on the trail, she crossed the finish line in Nome — the first woman ever to do so as Champion of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

🏅 That year, Libby was also awarded the Leonhard Seppala Humanitarian Award for her exceptional care of her team, and her lead dogs were honored with the Golden Harness.

Her groundbreaking win shattered barriers, inspired a generation of women in mushing and beyond, and earned her a permanent place in Alaska sports history. Today, we celebrate Libby Riddles — a true trailblazer, and an inaugural member of the Iditarod Hall of Fame.

👉 Stay tuned as we continue honoring the legends of The Last Great Race®.

🎫 Join us in celebrating Libby Riddles as one of the first inductees into the Inaugural Legends of Iditarod Gala on October 23: iditarod.com/hall-of-fame