| Blake spent the winter of 1999-2000 in Willow, Alaska with Earl and Natalie Norris, training
and running the Iditarod with their Anadyr Siberian Huskies. Only his 4th race ever, Blake placed
46th of 81 teams. |
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Print of Blake and his 2000 Anadyr Iditarod Team by artist Dave Totten |
| Blake Freking on a training run with his 2000 Iditarod Team from Earl and Natalie Norris' Howling Dog Farm. |
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Blake is surrounded by supporters at the musher's banquet before the 2000 Iditarod Sled Dog Race.
L to R: Dad, Blake, McKenzie, Ted, Dave Totten, Mike Freeburg, Liv, Jamie West, Harry Banks. |
| Blake's dad and sister see him off at the start of the race |
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Blake poses with his lead dogs, Magiek and Stormy before the start. |
| Blake's sister, McKenzie, drives the second sled at the restart |
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Blake entering Elim checkpoint |
| Blake unhooks the team for a rest in Elim |
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The huskies get a well-earned nap in Elim |
| Blake and the Huskies approach the finish |
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Jenny Meets Blake at the Burled Arch in Nome |
| Jenny and Blake at Iditarod Finish |
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