Nineteen dog teams launched from Fourth Avenue in downtown Anchorage on Friday amid familiar rituals and unusual weather. The sprint sled dog races continue through the weekend.
Dave Turner of Fairbanks starts his team in the Fur Rondy Open World Championship Sled Dog Race.
Nineteen dog teams launched from Fourth Avenue. Fans, some in fur coats and hats, seemed happy to be back practicing the annual rituals. The 2021 race was canceled due to COVID concerns.Among those out for the race Friday afternoon were Rondy royals in matching parkas and satin sashes, worn beauty pageant style.
“So excited for him. Hope he does great today. No. 9 — Brent Beck!” she said, brimming with Rondy enthusiasm.The weather was balmy, in the high 30s. The snow trucked in for the event was soft underfoot. Some of the dog handlers wore t-shirts as they wrangled dogs into position.
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