HUMAN

Name: Lisa Jaeger
Age: 61
Residence: I live in Alaska
Occupation: I’m a fire fighter

Years involved with Iditarod: I’ve been involved with Iditarod since 2002
Iditarod Role: I’m a checker at Rohn, but I’ve also been trail sweep and support at the hubs.
Current Location: Lakefront Hotel, Anchorage, Alaska
Date of Photo: March 4, 2020
Temperature: 10 F outside/ 68 F inside

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

I got involved Iditarod because I love dogs and historical means of travel by dog and horse, and Jack Niggemyer was a good friend of mine and he was the race manager and asked me to come.

What is your Why?.. Why are you here today and involved in Iditarod?

I am here today and involved with the Iditarod because it’s an amazing group of people and Alaska is an amazing place.

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

One of my most memorable Iditarod experience was meeting my husband, Terry Boyle, at Rohn, my first time out on the trail. 

What do you know for sure?:

What I know for sure in life is I will always have adventure and I will always have a dog.