17 journeys for 17 Iditarod rookies

Sled builder Cody Strathe explains the braking systems on one of his sleds.
The vast majority of mushers driving dog teams in this year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race are veterans.
The field of rookies is small and their goals are varied, but they’re all taking cues from seasoned veterans.
There are only 17 rookies competing in this year’s Iditarod. Many aim simply to finish, but for a few, claiming ‘Rookie of the Year’ status is something to shoot for.
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