2022 Iditarod Dog Sled Race | Willow Alaska

We attend the annual Iditarod Restart in Willow, Alaska for a day of fun in the sun. This historic race is truly a spectacle to witness from the sidelines. Such a special occasion calls for a campfire cook out complete with stuffed garlic bread and banana boats. We wish all of the mushers and their dog teams a safe journey!

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 𝑨𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒌𝒂 𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞! 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲:

We appreciate you tagging along for our Alaskan adventure 😀

Thank you for watching and supporting our channel! 💙
- Eric & Arielle Illia

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Willow, AK 99688

[Shamustodd]

Never been to the Iditarod but we raised huskies back in the 80's so I've been to a lot of dog sled races. People who've not experienced it cannot understand how much those dogs love to pull. Thanks for taking us along!

[PaullaWells]

I'm sure for those who have never seen the race don't really realize how impressive it is in person. It's one of those things you have to see to understand. Thanks for taking us along again this year!

[ab]

I visited Alaska a few years ago and went to an Iditarod museum that had sled dog demonstrations, they also had a litter of 8 day (yes, day!) old puppies and wanted people to hold them to start the socialization process early, so I happily sat in a rocking chair and held tiny puppies for half an hour. Only one puppy had their eyes open but they were all so snuggly and adorable. These dogs are serious athletes, as are the mushers. Thanks for always showing such cool parts of your Alaskan life, and Ariel those curls are phenomenal, perfectly framing your face!

[ScottHillsmusclecargarage]

I so enjoy watching your videos. Everything from canning tomatoes, to icefishing outside your cabin on the lake. I hope guys have a wonderful day. And anyone else reading this I wish the same to you.

[cmoreson]

I been following Jessie Holmes since he started racing. I think he’s got a good chance this year.

[CJsGourmet]

I am watching your last video, I am also a huge Jesse Holmes fan. I have watched him on his show since the beginning. You both are awesome, thank you for all you show. Not just the adventures but the knowledge of homesteading. God Bless and Thank you again.

[eileenmanley]

What a nice video! Very impressed! Videos are awesome! Thanks 😊 stay safe!

[peggybogus]

Loved watching your video with my 6yo. No craziness, no extra music, just show how it actually is. Thank you

[michaelmonthei]

Yea, Jessie Holmes! I would root for him also as I have seen him in "Life Below Zero" I believe the program is called. Watching Jessie work so hard on catching enough food to feed the dogs, let alone the amount of food he needs to put away for himself as well is quite the feat!

[iloveteddybears]

Beautiful! Amazing to watch this…I love how Arielle got dolled up for this special occasion 💕

[ignaciaforteza]

How Lucky I am, I opened YouTube and here you are. What a pleasure to see you watching this beautiful sport with the dogs in Alaska.
When I was in Alaska three years ago, we went to see them where they keep them and gave a tiny spectacle for the tourist and then they let us close to them to caress them and love them. One of them fell in love with me, how he kept kissing me!!! I will never forget this epic visit to beautiful Alaska. Thank you. Now I will dream of you and Alaska. Love and blessings.

[juliebrabyn]

Thank you. Love watching the iditarod and this is more like being there though you both. Its on my bucket list to do. Safe travels. All the best from New Zealand

[bradleyschneider]

Jessie Holmes is my favorite also, what a grueling race couldn't even imagine doing this ...glad you are following this race!

[Shaylynn]

Hi!! Love all your videos. Really enjoy the cooking portion of your video!! Thank you so much and you guys are awesome. 🧡🧡

[huntakilla]

So many good boys & girls with their colored little socks. So cute

[kenshores]

Glad you show this every year. It is one of this neat Alaskan things to do and watch.

[christinealwayschirping]

Awesome thanks so much for sharing itso on my too do list....

[lindapetersen]

Love the DOGS in the sledding I pick out a LOT OF THEM for myself but know that they belong to their owners but I would have to have a large ranch to keep ALL of the ones I really like the most !!! Enjoy this channel a lot keep up the good work GUYS!!! Hahahahaha That was so COOL hahahahahaha !!! He is a KEEPER FOR LIFE!!!

[nancydavidson]

Loved seeing this race again. The dogs are beautiful and have magical relationships with the mushers. Nice photography of the event. Love that you took time to make fantastic food on the trail. I am very jealous of your lifestyle. Thanks for sharing. If the Alaska sky was ever a paint colour it would be so wonderful to see.

[imaprepper]

I love when you take us along on your outings. The scenery and all takes your breath. Absolutely beautiful.