Iditarod Dog Sled Race

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An endurance test for Man and a team of his best friends, the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race covers 1,131 miles through the Alaskan wild. This year's contest began Saturday, March 7, in Anchorage, as musher Hugh Neff's lead dogs jump in their harness for the ceremonial start.

Author: CBS News Staff

Credit: AP Photo/Al Grillo