Another interesting Musher
STEVE WATKINS #66 is a West Point Graduate and a decorated veteran from the war in Afghanistan. He is racing for the Veterans with PTSD and other related disabilities.

ALL 78 MUSHERS HAVE LEFT THE CEREMONIAL START of the 43rd IDITAROD

78 Mushers competing
6 previous champions
20 rookies
10 from the lower 48
13 international
1/3 are women (go girls!!!)