In a 1000 mile race, you can't carry all your food with you. As a matter of fact, the Iditarod Trail Committee (ITC) requires that mushers ship a minimum of 60 pounds of food and gear to all but three of the checkpoints along the trail. This adds up to a LOT of food!
Here's some pictures of Ramy's food, gear, and the mountains of supplies.
(Click on the pictures for a close-up)
Dry dog food - only the best for these little athletes!
Champaine's freeze dried Beef...spendy, but worth its weight in gold.
Corn Oil for the dogs
Dog blankets to keep them warm at night.
New (dry) felt liners for the mukluks. These can be a critical item when it's -30F.
Frozen fish
Salmon snacks...these will keep the dogs going for a while!
Sausage from Champaine
New plastic runners for the runners of the dog sled.
Tripe...I betcha always wondered who ate the stuff...didn't you?