The competitors in one of the world's toughest endurance contests, the 1,100-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, must be resourceful, rugged, and resilient. Often they must make life and death choices.

These are the stories in their own words of the men and women who challenge the elements.

Includes first-person accounts from Dick Mackey, Libby Riddles, Rick Swenson, Susan Butcher, Rick Mackey, Martin Buser, Norman Vaughan, Joe Redington Sr., Dewey Halverson, Kathy Halverson, Joe Garnie, Mary Shields, Terry Adkins, DeeDee Jonrowe, Tim Osmar, Jerry Austin, Joe Runyan, Rudy Demoski, Jon Van Zyle, Jacque and Claire Philip, and Lavon Barve.

Libby Riddles wanted an adventure. At the age of 16, she left home for the snowy frontiers of Alaska, the Last Frontier.There her love of animals drew her to the sport of sled dog racing.

When she entered the Iditarod, the famous marathon from Anchorage to Nome, she was just another Iditarod Nobody. Twelve hundred miles later, having conquered blizzards, extreme cold, and exhaustion, she and her dogs crossed the final stretch of sea ice, miles ahead of the nearest competitor...and suddenly she realised: I will be the first woman to win the Iditarod.

This is the story of a courageous woman and her heroic dogs. This is the story of Libby Riddles's adventure.

Mary Shields' best-selling book about her adventures on the winter trails with her sled dogs.

A book that captures all the beauty of Alaska. Sled Dog Trails is essentially her diary, taking her from a 20-year-old Camp Fire Girls counselor in Alaska to a true sourdough.

Mary went north in 1965 and fell in love with the greatness that is Alaska. She became one of the state's premier sled dog racers, and along the way came to epitomize that sense of spirit that may only be left in this country on Alaska's Last Frontier.

With a black part-Labrador lead dog named Cabbage, Mary became the first woman to complete the 1049 mile Iditarod sled dog race. Now each time she takes her team across the frozen North in competition or as her favourite mode of transportation, Mary Shields makes a simple statement.

Sled Dog Trails is her story of discovering nature and herself.

At its core, the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is a test of wills; the will to take whatever you confront and find a way to overcome it.

On March 1st 2008, the world's greatest athletes on four legs led the way on a 1000 mile trail filled with every challenge Mother Nature could conjure up.

Epic blizzards and temperatures that turned snow pack into slush. Throw in hairpin free falls on glare ice, and winds tossing a combination of glacial dust and snow right at you, and you have just a glimpse of Iditarod 2008.

A record field of mushers started "The Last Great Race of Earth". And through the journey, a mushing legend was born, accomplishing something that has never been done before for the second year in a row.

Iditarod 2008: Deja Vu is the story of wills overcoming adversity. Iditarod Insider captures it all, along with the most breathtaking scenery ever documented on the Iditarod Trail.

Running Time: 90 mins

Official race program for this years race,with musher biographies, trail route and photos

Official race program for this years race,with musher biographies, trail route and photos

Dog team and big dipper art in the center. Center is moveable and spins/ rotates.

This is a Limited Edition, numbered hat celebrating Iditarod 2010.

It is embroidered all around and individually numbered. Random numbers will be chosen.

It is slightly adjustable.

Limited Stock Available.

Iditarod Fridge Magnet featuring Dog Team.

Iditarod Playing cards

Slug those shots in style!

Slug those shots in style!

This throw is 100% cotton. It measures approx. 4' x 5' 6". Available in Black, Green or Red.

Keyring showing Map of Alaska.

Iditarod Poster 2008

Keyring commemorating the Iditarod Race of 2008.

"Looking Back" Sunrise finds a mushing team contemplating the trail ahead and the miles behind This is the Official 2006 Iditarod Poster by Alaskan artist and former Iditarod competitor,Jon Van Zyle 30" x 16.5" / 762 x 419mm and the 30th release in the annual Iditarod series! High quality poster ready to be framed

'Snow-shoer' Dogs wait patiently while a musher stops to change his "shoes" Beautiful high quality poster, one of a Limited Edition of 5000, by Alaskan artist Jon Van Zyle. Jon has twice completed the Iditarod and is now the official Iditarod artist Overall Size 13" x 24" /330 x 610mm

Keep warm on those winter morning training runs with this is a color blend mug. Choose red, blue, or black. It has a stainless steel inside. Fill with your faveourite hot drink and enjoy.

Official 2009 Iditarod Cap.

Available in Blue or Grey, with embroidered Iditarod logo on the front.

One size fits all.