2020 Iditarod Official Start | Willow Alaska

[@nesandhiller5323]

Amazing! Those dogs are such professionals! Crowds, noise and all the activity didn't seem to phase them. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@jasongrgr]

Third checkpoint of the race is 10 miles from our cabin. Huge party with bonfires and plenty of alcohol and people. Great time every year. I am so glad you guys got to experience the official start of the race. This race is the " SUPER BOWL " of Alaska. People fly in from all over the world to witness it at various checkpoints. Theresa and I were talking to and partying with Japanese BILLIONAIRES. I am not kidding. It just brings people together for a great time. It is funny to camp in a tent right next to these people in the remote wilderness. You will make lifetime friends with the people you meet who come to these checkpoints. Like i said , it is a huge party for spectators.

[@Ohsoallday]

Oh wow. I would love more information. I want to bring my wife with me.

[@joeysmith1853]

I'm an old retired guy in north central Missouri .That video was awesome I really enjoy you guys and what you two do Thanks for taking us along.

[@floydc4]

Me too, Warrenton, MO

[@GeckoHiker]

Me too, Rolla, MO. Love seeing all the snow dawgs. They looked excited and happy.

[@peacefulwife5199]

Me too, Southeast Missouri, near Cape Girardeau.

[@reyp5323]

Amazing how calm and composed all the dogs are when theyre around so many other dogs. My pup goes crazy when he sees a dog on a TV commercial let alone being around hundreds and hundreds of other dogs and a crowd of people at the same time.

[@lovegarbage]

That's becuase he is responding to his true nature. These dog realise themselves through their relationship with man [good men and women]. Dog sledding is the finest expression of this.

[@ferns2738]

these dogs are made to work in a team- its only natural for them to think of others as ok- thats why not many people use malamutes- they seem to be more angry

[@JP-uk9uc]

Working dogs bred for that very purpose.

[@beckypincalifornia1985]

Wow! What a wonderful surprise and different topic from your usual! Didn't realize you live so close to the start of the race. Thanks for the epic filming and sharing the experience. Well done.

[@TheLoxxxton]

I have no idea why but this episode just made me really happy. Wonderfull to see. I just loved the fact that folks had set up garden chairs and had what looked like a picnic set up just as if it was a beautiful summer day at the races.👍

[@keimahane]

I agree, this one made me smile, what a community.

[@rociogarcia5303]

Those ppl cheering on the racers, wishing them luck and safety, made me so happy inside 😊

[@peytonszurgot5814]

Amazing how they do that! I’m going to Alaska to see it start in 2023 and can’t wait! Those dogs are incredible and mushers too!

[@mwinvictus9672]

I was a volunteer dog handler this year. I wish I would have had a chance to talk with you guys. Of course, we got such an insane amount of snow, and everyone was bundled up so much, I'm sure I wouldn't have recognized you guys. Anyways, glad you were able to make it. It really is a unique cultural experience.

[@cindyperry5504]

I was so fortunate to watch the 2004 Iditarod start from Willow. There was less snow and it was a beautiful sunny day, a once in a lifetime experience. Looks like you got some great pictures. The send off crowd was great. I pray for a safe journey for every single team.

[@jupekai4601]

Thank you for supporting the Iditarod, I would love to be there for the start some day.

[@kitneeth1980]

Poor dog

[@LionsOfHope]

We've been watching you for a couple months now. 🤗 We've taken to saying "..time to watch 'The Kids' now, or 'The Kids from Alaska'.." but we have the utmost respect for you. You're as hardworking as any couple could be; and in almost every way just very inspiring. As we watch thru the 300+ episodes in this playlist, and reaching this one today - there's so much depth and beauty to your programming. There's no way we'd ever have a chance to witness the official start of THE Iditarod (an American classic race) as up close and personally as through your lens(es). We're thankful to be able to 'accompany' you on your journey (to some extent). The whole youtube phenomenon is (imho) one of the best aspects of modern media thanks to post-ers like you. We're rooting for you, and learning a lot from your videos. We pray the very best blessings on your life (& hope you trust God for Salvation so you'll live forever❣️) 🎄 Merry Christmas/Happy Jesus' Birthday 🥳

[@redcossack245]

Wow. What a surprise video to watch. Today I'm mowing our lawn in sunny Oregon ... I think you guys have the better seat on life!!!!!

[@onemusicgroup8249]

Love how they got the beach chairs out. Lol 🤣

[@cabinlife2347]

The Dogs are ready to mush.... and they're off .. let's hope for an exciting but safe race for all racers and dogs. Good weather for it too. Glenn & Maureen

[@denthebundy7939]

hey u guys how is it updereh

[@cabinlife2347]

@@denthebundy7939 Hey Den, we're doing great up here. Maple Tapping is just about to start. :) Hope all is well with you, Tabby and Moose.

[@adriennegelton1063]

Watching the race from New Zealand. Thank you for your footage which adds an extra dimension especially the depth of snow that you on your snow mobile and the mushers with their dogs have to contend with. 🌨

[@angiewilliamson8098]

That is so amazing! Being from the South in Alabama, it is very hard for me to wrap my mind around soooooooooo much SNOW!!! IT IS BEAUTIFUL!! Thanks for sharing :)

[@keimahane]

Love these videos you guys do of the area and all that it has to offer. Showing us the start of the race is awesome. Thank you.

[@fpoiana]

I could feel the sense of community from here!! and so lovely to see all the people gathered to support the racers!! thanks for sharing this with us. Greetings from Argentina. Fede

[@saa8458]

Amazing love the footage. Love the spectators in their chairs waving 😊

[@iosif2147]

Ne reîntâlnim aici... forța CFR!!!

[@giozymagnificulgigolo3547]

Forța forță CFR

[@alexmiskolczi7576]

Forta CFR

[@wisconsinfarmer4742]

Oh thank you! And good job. Music was at perfect volume. A long time ago I trained my husky to pull a sled with two saws, gas can, oil jug, lunches, canthook, and water. What an exuberant boy he was.

[@suea538]

OMG how beautiful the scenery is as well as all the dogs. Especially while it is snowing. The race was amazing. Thank you for sharing all of this. I love to watch both of you experience life in Alaska and how you are living. Keep it up.

[@nakaiidineyazzie2769]

That was amazing thank you so much for doing this. I just went to Alaska last week for the first time and it just so happen I was three days away from the start date of the race of my departure day. Unfortunately I was there for work and with my team, couldn't stay but it was so nice for you both to do this, allowing those of us to almost see in person such an event.

[@northstarprepsteader]

So cool to see this!!! It's a part we never get to witness-thank you for being there and sharing it with us! The tutu's were awesome :) ha ha

[@riverrockhunter1211]

We have been binge watching your first videos and really really enjoy your journey! We are just now in the 2020 videos even though we did catch a few of your newest ones when we first found y’all! Y’all definitely are adorable! Thanks for taking us along on your journey 😊

[@jehsdca]

What an exciting, fun video! I loved it from the moment you left your cabin on the snow machine. The staging area was definitely great to see all the dogs just waiting to get started!! The only thing missing were your dogs. Somehow I think they'd have loved to the in the middle of all the 'action' !

[@allenweegar6876]

i just so enjoy you two young people my daughter lives in eagle river her husband just bought a plane and i will be moving there in two years thanks for the great video on the iditarod!!!

[@sharonpack4889]

Oh my gosh. You two have the best videos. I think I have said that about a hundred times. I can not believe you were at the race, how cool is that. God Bless.

[@Meister1551]

How cool that you guys live close enough to go see this most incredible race. Thanks for allowing us a chance to see a very clear upfront look at the start. What is shown on the news is so quick that you don't really see the reality of it all.

[@unastasia]

I thoroughly enjoyed that race. Thanks for sharing it with us. I wanted to give all those dogs a big hug and treat for working so hard.

[@angelaanderson5360]

Thank you for taking us along. How exciting. I love that you are enjoying yourself in Alaska and you are taking us along. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@Mentagrophytes]

Here it is Tuesday after the start ...restart in Willow. This year we came out to our place in Oregon,and wow! We made the right move on that. Seeing all that snow that we would have had to shovel, uuugh. Thanks for the vid guys, we miss it, but we do not. mmmm if you get over to Vera lake, our place has the blue roof....oops, too much snow LOL.

[@driskell938]

I love that you shared the start and finish. Showing your lifestyle as well as the culture of the area is eye opening for many that live in tropical environments. Thank you.

[@grammysue7355]

Oh my stars Thank you for showing the Iditarod! What an amazing sight. 💜

[@douglaseckstein5212]

Sorry, Just watched this one. Love your videos. Thanks for sharing a big part of Alaskan heritage. Keep them coming this is better than anything on TV.

[@CabinDweller]

Great footage and wow the snow! I know it's been a rough few years with the lack of snow for that race and the Quest here in the Yukon but not this year for either! Thx for sharing the start. Long journey ahead for those teams.

[@alaskafootprints]

You guys got some great shots of the dogs!!! Planning to get out there next year. It's great to cheer everyone on. I'm sharing with my "little" friend down south who just loves watching the puppies.

[@j.landry1075]

They love to race ! I love thier little booties they have on to protect thier paws. I lived in alaska for 13 years and saw it live in fairbanks one year. I miss alaska.

[@brucewright1509]

HI, I am the guy clapping at the beginning of the video and several times throughout it. Thanks - I realized that in all the photos and videos I took, I didn't have one of me. Now, I have quite a few. It was a great time and I wished I knew it was you guys on the other side of the snow fence. I really enjoy your videos.

[@SalLeeHolland]

Glad you could get there. Thanks for sharing it with us. Must have been a fun trip back home! Then you have to clean up the snow at home! Yikes!

[@ciaobella8963]

Sig. Fabio Berlusconi got out of Italy just in time for the race. We are in total lockdown in the country as of today. No coming or going in or out of the country. All those dogs are amazing with their little shoes on haha. Wonderful video. Very exciting to watch. Made my day. Thank you!

[@kiza4178]

Your filming was amazing! I felt like I was there, thank you!

[@quadfunpi]

Thank you for sharing this! It was awesome to actually see it. While it looks like you are getting a lot of snow, we are getting a lot of rain. I now have a leak in my garage roof. It is always something.

[@keithsjourney82]

Thankyou for filming, we loved it 🙏💞💞💞

[@nightdr0id]

Thank you for the video. Each time I see a video that you upload. It makes me want to finally go ahead and take the plunge and move up north. Keep those video's coming.

[@tonip.3251]

Thank you so much! How amazing to get to see this-loved it!!! The dogs are beautiful!

[@scottd7926]

Was listening to NPR this morning and they talked about the start of the Iditarod. I immediately thought of your last Iditarod video and wondered if you guys were there this year. Looks like it was a fun time!

[@Ben-nx7yy]

lol i was listening to NPR in Nashville TN last week and they were airing an interview from 1997 i belive, about some author that died that used to race in the iditarod and his experience throughout the race

[@RusticByNature]

We like to watch the restart from Long Lake. Thanks for sharing.

[@marybethfuesting2894]

Awesome to see how much snow we have down there. Made me homesick for SouthCentral, and watching you all prep & plant this spring is going to be HARD and because of this, I do believe this is going to be my last winter way up here in the far north.

[@TheBattons]

Thanks for covering this! I was hoping you would. Loved the slo=mo shot. Good stuff! Cannot wait!

[@dannyray1950]

Fantastic! when I was there '75-78 they started in downtown Anchorage, and often had to truck snow in.

[@av-ji9qy]

This has to be a beautiful sight ......great to have the snow fall during the race Love to see the folks cheering the mushers on ....careful going home A excellent video.....thanks!

[@andreaclark9398]

Liked when you slowed down the vlog to see the dogs in slow motion as they ran, pretty cool. Always wanted to go. Have read books about the race and watched movies about it.

[@johnmccormick175]

Wow 1000 miles quite the feat!..thanks for sharing!

[@riff2072]

1:02 Life does not get much better than that. On the sled, in a light snow with The Girl on the back. Nice!

[@cm.4828]

Love those dogs and their spirit to race is beautiful. Such brutal weather and good luck to all! Thanks for taking us👍🏽 mush on peps!

[@bridgescwr6136]

Thanks for sharing! A bucket list item that I know will never rise the top of the list...Dogs with fancy shoes.

[@4philipp]

That looked like a lot of fun. Great to see so many people come together in this weather in a sparsely populated area.

[@ronmack1767]

Enjoyed the video and seeing the Iditarod start. We got to visit the Husky Homestead a few years ago and met Jeff King. That race that's a ton of training. Thanks for taking the time to produce the video. Y'all take care and God bless.

[@laura55987]

How very interesting! You have soooooo much snow!

[@peacefulwife5199]

One word.. .AWESOME !! Great job you two, much better coverage of the race than anywhere you could watch it...excellent filming....❤

[@laurieneff4780]

I am a new subscriber from Medford Oregon,, and I happened to have been there that day volunteering at spot 15 on the lake, there was so much snow! a fun memory that I hope to repeat sooner than later

[@darylcampbell3244]

My favorite time of the year when I was in Alaska!

[@michelleann1899]

Such fun...thanks for this...as always, a video with style and content...and you two are adorable...wish you happiness and success in all your ventures!

[@ahobian03]

Hey, that was us at 8:55 with the kids horsing around! Good times!

[@greeneyes2256]

Thank you for filming this for us to see!

[@allorteresa]

That is just awesome. Never seen anything like it..thank you..

[@stressrelief100]

Thank you for sharing this . Wow I’m getting to live in Wild Alaska through your eyes . I’ve love this race and watched everything I could find on it .

[@countrysideacreshomestead2008]

Always thought that would be fun to try/do. Thank you for sharing!

[@KatytheNightOwl]

Wow, I can't believe it's been a whole year since I watched your last vid about the Iditarod Races! I, too, love seeing the dogs' excitement as they're harnessed up ready for the off - the teams are so wonderful to watch :) I didn't envy you that trip home afterwards though! LOl

[@hardenmama1800]

Wow! Thanks for sharing! What an amazing experience. Really cool that you could go via snowmobile - bet that was a cold ride!

[@enjoyingthejourneycanceras2355]

The scenery is just breathtaking.

[@ploopknight]

What an awesome community to belong to. Looks awesome.

[@bettinah.7429]

That was so cool! That’s for letting us enjoy it. Praying for a safe race for everyone. The dogs are beautiful and raring to go!

[@bettinah.7429]

Ariel is that a ziplock bag over your camera? If so what a good idea!

[@rickabreu246]

Sim, isso parece ser muito legal Saúdo de São Luís Maranhão Brasil

[@m005kennedy]

I wish thee was coverage of this on TV in other states. I got some email for some expensive subscription service but you had to pay for each racer you followed. I what a film about the race one year and it was really enjoyable.

[@kimeverhart6253]

That was so exciting! Thank you for sharing!

[@laurieneff4780]

After watching this several times, I realized I saw myself in the video, I was working spot 15 in the middle of the lake! So cool! This is saved in my favorite video library for obvious reasons ❤️

[@PaullaWells]

Love love love this video!!! Id So, in 1989 I was in Fairbanks the first time. When I commented on the video with the snowshoes y'all did and mentioned I had sunk deep into the snow to get to the sideline of the race, I may or may not have referred to it as the start of the Iditarod. For many years I always thought that was the race. I was corrected on it over and over again, LOL. The race start I witnessed was and is the start of the Yukon Quest. Anyhow, it is so exciting to see those teams thoroughly enjoying themselves! Those dogs love love love what they do!

[@CabinDweller]

haha that's funny! People get them mixed up a lot! And one year the Iditarod did start in Fairbanks due to lack of snow but that was pretty recently.

[@PaullaWells]

Cabin Dweller - I saw that! It helps drive that home. But, I always think it, start to say it and the have to backup and remember. 😂

[@JhaeMo777]

That is a unique race for sure, thank you for showing us all your wonderful adventure. New sled? I like it!!

[@BakerBaker1-9]

Great stuff guys . Love it . I so want to be at the start of this awesome race and the end ... Keep safe love and blessings from KY

[@Aine-13345]

Delighted to find this. It used to be carried by one of the networks years ago but, sadly, not enough $$$ in it for them anymore. Thanks for this.

[@toothaching]

Brilliant ! Thank you for sharing once again. The pups all looked so intense and proud of their job. Loved it. 🤓

[@OldManGibb]

Awesome, I was able to be at the finish in 92 when Martin Buser won. Was a great time. you all enjoy the snow. hell it's already in the 70's low 80's at my place.

[@hollyandleah]

This was awesome! Thank you for this!

[@wuchan8837]

Excellent. It’s hilarious how people are camped out in lawn chairs with coolers by their side likes it’s a springtime soccer match and there’s NOT a hundred feet of snow! Only in Alaska! Love your stuff, guys!

[@gailbrault9251]

When I was in Alaska I got to go mushing with a guy who was the youngest to ever do the race. It was a fantastic experience for us one I will never forget.

[@storiesfromalaska]

Wow, it looks like you guys got a lot of snow. Thanks for sharing your video of the Iditarod start. Hope all is well.

[@bryanmorse1025]

Definitely on my bucket list . Looks like you guys had a great time.

[@smallestJustice]

In near arctic state, AK. this lady looks good to fit in with this tough land. thumbs up!

[@sailme2day]

great video footage , wow . What a great experience . thank you for filming and sharing with the rest of the world. a follow up video would be cool .

[@user-tl5fi9lz9z]

My wife and I were there! I wish we had met you. I did meet people from around the country who were there just for the Iditarod. From places you wouldn’t think there were fans. (Those cookies were GOOD)

[@Jeff_MT09]

Wow, a spectacular event. Thank you for sharing. Excellent photography also. I trust you got home safely. Cheers from Australia. Regards, Jeff. 👍😀🐕🐕🐕🐕🏠

[@ll27515]

That's so cool to see. Thank you for sharing this. You all are so lucky to be living the way you are and in Alaska! So awesome. Great videos, love the channel, keep up the videos!

[@blackie8083]

Wow, how exciting!...One day I'll go see this!

[@travisleiske204]

Hey guys how are you today I enjoy the video very much very very very much and I like your guys's new snowmobile hope you are enjoying it

[@martharice4916]

Thanks for the ring side seat. Hope you made it home ok.

[@elizabethwhite6364]

Absolutely loved this! So much fun to see! Thank you so much!

[@honeybadgers1996]

You got to see the Iditarod Race in real life. How cool is that!! Thank you for sharing.

[@johnblake3863]

It is so cool to be right there. I've never seen anything like this nor the start of the race!

[@joeyhardin1288]

WOW! Thanks, would love to see it live