Iditarod racers go gourmet on trail (AP)

March 12th, 2010

One of Cindy Gallea's leaders howls with anticipation as she gets ready to leave the  Takotna, Alaska  checkpoint  on Thursday March 11, 2010 during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. (AP Photo/Anchorage Daily News, Bob Hallinen)AP - Mushers in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race take care of their dogs first when they stop to rest, massaging sore paws and serving up stews of hearty grub for their teams.