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Part of the NATURE series on PBS, this program shares
the intensity, precision teamwork and emotional nuances of the 1,200-mile Iditarod race
through the Alaskan wilderness. The annual event, which grew out of a celebrated medical
rescue mission by sled dogs early in this century, honors the heroic traditions of sled
dogs in northern settlements. Focusing on the mutual dependence of human and animal, the
program underscores the extraordinary degree to which each relies on the strength and
spirit of the other to overcome the harsh environment. (60 minutes) |