Hey guys just thought i would let youz know about my plans to compete in the Iditarod in 2010   
 
After hooking up with former Iditarod champion Dean Osmar earlier this year he has agreed to be my mentor for the last great race on earth.
 
The plan is to go to Alaska in January 2009 and compete in 2 qualifiers probly the Copper Basin 200 and the Klondike 300 then start training for the Iditarod in December 09 thru to the race itself in march 2010.
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to raise some funds and i have chosen 3 charities to benefit.
 
60% to clic sargent who provide care and support for children and youngsters with cancer  www.clicsargent.org.uk
 
20% to SSPCA  www.scottishspca.org
 
20% to scottish siberian husky club welfare  www.scottishshc.org.uk       
 
Im currently seeking corporate sponsorship to cover some of the cost of the trip so if any one out there has any suggestions please feel free to drop me a line.
 
Im also looking for support from anyone who could get a sponsor form filled in for me so if you can help just give me a shout 
all i ask is 1p yes 1p per mile
 
you can keep an eye on my fund raising progress by checking out my web site www.iditarod2010.vpweb.co.uk and of course all the race info you need on the main web site www.iditarod.com
 
So please help me to help others.
 
Cheers Wattie McD (Keeska Siberian Scotland)

Discovery channel 14/10/2008 10:00 pm by the makers of deadliest catch
 
Toughest Race on Earth

Iditarod The Last Great Race


The 2008 Iditarod race begins. Returning champion Lance Mackey already has a hitch in his plan. Iditarod icon DeeDee Jonrowe loses her dog team outside a checkpoint. The mushers prepare to face the dreaded Alaska Range.
 

Just thought I would mention that I ordered my cold weather gear for Alaska next month and thought you would like to check out the web site www.northernoutfitters.com as it made my mouth water.

merry xmas & happy new year to everyone