HUMAN

Name: DEE LAMBERT
Age: “DO I HAVE TO ANSWER THAT?”
Residence: ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
Occupation: RETIRED SECRETARY
Years involved with Iditarod: SINCE THE 1970’S
Iditarod Role: FIRST IN MERCHANDISE SALES, THEN THE PHONE ROOM
Current Location: IDITAROD HEADQUARTERS
Date of Photo: SATURDAY JUNE 29, 2024 DURING IDITAROD PICNIC
Temperature: 72F 

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

I got involved with the Iditarod way back in ’70. I had been active for Rendezvous and I switched over to the Iditarod.

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

Dog lover, I’m here today and involved with Iditarod because we love dogs and the huskies are at the top of the list.

Tell me about your most memorable Iditarod experiences?:

One of my most memorable Iditarod experiences was the hand slapping on Cordova. The dogs came rushing towards the hill.

What do you know for sure?:

What I know for sure in life is animal love, best friends, and entertainment and somebody to spend your time with.