The 1,100-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race got underway in Anchorage on Saturday. This is the 36th annual Iditarod. The Anchorage Daily Newssays this year there are 71 mushers competing for a $561,000 purse, including a new Dodge truck. You can find out more on the official website at Iditarod.com. Take a look:
