Toughest Race on Earth: Alaska's Iditarod

Alaska's Iditarod is considered by many to be the toughest race in the world in which Mushers face the challenge of fortible terrain and the forces of Mother Nature.

The acclaimed Discovery Channel series Deadliest Catch has put the Alaskan crab industry "on the map" with it's popularity. Discovery Channel is hoping that the world renowned Iditarod will be just as intriguing to viewers.

The Iditarod will be the focus of a new mini-series on the Discovery Channel. The series will begin on October 14 (Tuesday, October 14th at 10 PM ET/PT) and will feature six hour-long shows filmed during the race in March. The series will feature eight of the participating mushing teams: Lance Mackey, Rick Holt and Darin Nelson, DeeDee Jonrowe, Bruce Linton, Jeff King, Martin Buser and Rohn Buser.

Rich Holt, Darin Nelson and Rohn Buser are all rookies to the Iditarod. Lance Mackey is the defending champion. Martin Buser and Jeff King have both won the race four times in the past. DeeDee has participated in 26 races and is a breast cancer survivor. Bruce Linton is a diabetic that hopes others with his disease will find his participation in the race as a challenge to achieve their own dreams.

The filming crew had almost as tough a time filming the grueling race as did the teams racing. The Iditarod covers over a thousand miles of rough terrain and challenging weather conditions.

To truly appreciate the difficulty of the race and the grit of those who participate, be sure to watch this new series.

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