Iditarod musher Jim Lanier on keeping active
1,330 views · Published 26 February 2014 · 2:06 · Indexed 10 November 2026
Channel: Anchorage Daily News · 2014 · Sports
Jim Lanier of Chugiak says his favorite place on the Iditarod Trail is the finish line in Nome. "It's wonderful to get to Nome, have a beer, and find a bed," he said. This year's Iditarod will be Lanier's 17th, and he'll be the oldest musher on the trail. At 73, Lanier is challenged with the infirmities that come with age, but he still delights in competing and treasures the relationship he has with his dogs. Read the full story: j.mp/1o4Tst8
