HUMAN

Name: Matt Rapelje

Age: 54

Residence:  McGrath, Alaska

Occupation:  Dog Musher

Years involved with Iditarod: 7 years straight and some in the 90’s.

Iditarod Roles: Checkpoint coordinator in McGrath, and then a lot of times, I move up trail to another checkpoint.

Current Location: McGrath, Alaska

Date of Photo: March 10, 2022

Temperature: 20F Outdoors

What, who or how and when did you first get involved with the Iditarod?

I first became involved with Iditarod in 1991.

What is your Why? Why are you here TODAY and involved with the Iditarod? 

I am here today and involved with Iditarod because I love dogs, and I love the people.

Tell me about just one of your most memorable Iditarod experiences.

One of my most memorable Iditarod experiences was going to the banquet in Nome in 2019.

What in life do you know for sure?

What I know for sure in life is staying positive helps.