HUMAN

Name: John Rekemeyer
Age: 64
Residence: Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Occupation: Retired
Years involved with Iditarod: First year
Iditarod Role: Dog Handler
Current Location: Downtown Anchorage Ceremonial Start, Anchorage, Alaska

Date of Photo: March 1, 2025
Temperature: 30F outside

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

I first got involved with the Iditarod this year because my daughter’s been volunteering as a Vet tech for the last four years, and she’s been asking me to come up and this is a perfect opportunity to do it.

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

I’m here involved with the Iditarod because of my daughter, but also this is not my first trip to Alaska, any chance to come to Alaska is a wonderful experience.

Tell me about your most memorable Iditarod experiences?:

One of my most memorable experiences has been with my daughter.

What do you know for sure?:

What I know and like for sure is do it while you can because sometimes it’s too late, get the experiences when you can.