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- What are our Conference Goals?
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Read postings from May and June to learn about our camp. Read other segments to learn more about our conference and the projects our teachers are involved in.
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Contact djohnson@iditarod.com for information or to answer questions about our conferences.
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- Anchorage Daily News
- Dream a Dream Dog Farm
- Iditarod For Teachers
- Iditarod Website
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- Pam Flowers
- Target 2008 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail Jane Blaile
- Target 2009 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail
- Target is the Sponsor for Teacher on the Trail
- Teacher Resources on the Website
- Teacher: Betsy Anderson's Blog
- Teacher: Jeanne Ulmer, Ann Klukus, Sheryl Cater
- Weather in Alaska
7 comments:
Hi Diane,
I have a few questions....
1. I THINK I read somewhere that we are given a race bib to get autographs on for the picnic. Is this correct or should we bring something else?
2. I only have three days AFTER the conference for excursions. I have the choice of a catamaran "cruise" to Kenai Fjords National Park OR a Prince William Sound Glacier Cruise. The cost is close...which one might be better?
3. Finally, I want to get to Denali National Park, but can't fly there. I think the bus takes 5 1/2 hours. I can live with that, but do you know how many hours at the park they give you with these coach tours? Can you recommend another alternative?
Thanks!
Ellen NJ
P.S. Where is everyone else? C'mon people...blog!
Hello Ellen and hello everyone!
I'll try and answer some of your questions.
1. Last year, I was lucky to secure left over race bibs for teachers at our summer boot camp. That was the first time I've ever been able to do that, so those teachers were very lucky.... I wish I could promise them again, but I can't.... sorry!
BUT if you have an autograph book or anything else, you can bring it. HOWEVER, there are lots of neat things to buy and get autographed, like race programs or posters. Another great item to buy is a 'drop bag'. These are the supply bags that mushers send supplies to the trail. Each bag has a checkpoint name on it. They are sold at Iditarod HQ. Getting autographs on the bag and then hanging the bag up in your classroom is awesome!
2. My suggetstion is that you set your goal for what you really want to see THIS time, and choose accordingly. (Is your goal to see mountains --- ocean life --- glaciers--- etc.) There is so much to see and do, you will want to come back again... and many of you will even though you say this is a once in a life time adventure!
3. We'll try and find out information on this for you! Watch the blog!
Hello,
Will pillows and blankets be provided for our time at the kennel where we will be "camping"?
Thanks,
Dawn MT
Staying at the Dream a Dream Dog Farm:
Basic bedding is provided for our sleeping spots, including pillows and blankets. If you have special needs for your comfort, you might want to bring a small pillow or camping/traveling pillow....
Diane
Hi Diane!
1. I know you said you would help us out with organizing the car sharing etc...I looks like I am the only one that is getting a car. How do we go about finding out who wants to join in?
2. Will we have some time on that first day to talk with eachother and see if there some things in common that we want to do after the conference?
3. Also, I started talking to this girl from Wasilla and she gave me some amazing ideas to do up there as opposed to Anchorage. Where should I post those???
Hi Katie and Diane!
I want to share a car rental as well...you are not alone! I'm arriving at about 5:00 on Saurday and will be staying at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel. I figured that after an 11 hour flight I could use a little luxury!
Diane...should we rent the car in Anchorage or get to Wasilla (via your transportation that we pay for) and rent it there? Would it be cheaper in Wasilla?
There are many people who have not "blogged" yet. Could you please find out via email if any of them wish to share the car rental with Katie and me?
Finally (for today) you mentioned that there was going to be a change in our activities. What is happening with that?
Hi Diane, As you know,I have just dedided and made arrangements to be part of the workshop. I have not made transportation arragements yet but am flexible. I would be willing to share(Katie and Ellen?) an already rented car OR rent one to share. I need transportation from the airport about 5:30 P.M. Sunday and return about 8:00 P.M. on Saturday. Di
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