Footage of Trent from the Ceremonial Start

Well, they had to rail-car snow in from Fairbanks, but the Iditarod Committee was not going to miss the traditional Ceremonial Start in Anchorage.  Trent left the start gate at about 2:05 MT today.   They've shortened the ceremonial leg from over 10 miles to about 3 miles this year due to the snow challenge.   Trent, Jake, and Bear will pack up the team early afternoon Alaksa time and head up to a friend's kennel near Willow to spend the evening and get some rest for the big day tomorrow.  

I'm sure Trent would consider the Gillette offer described by the Iditarod commentators.  

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The commentators ask if Trent would shave off his beard for a million $$$! i think we know the answer to that one! Go Herbst Go!
Trent, The best of luck to you your team. All the best, Don't
Hey Dom, how's it going? I think he definitely would, and there is precedent. Trent shaved his beard after the 2011 Race for the Community School Auction. He said he would shave it if they raised a challenge of $50,000 and they did. Will dig up old photos and articles and post them in a bit. Tim
Go, Herb! Love the sound of your dogs. Hope you have a great time on the trail this year. We're pulling for you!
The princesses live your beard Trent - matches their gair!🐾
Try again Trent - Love your beard - matches princesses' hair!