Libby Riddles became the first woman to win the Iditarod Trail Dogsled Race in Alaska. Riddles raced with a 13-dog team through blizzards; it took 18 days, 20 minutes, and 17 seconds, to win $50,000.

In regard to the two lady Iditarod mushers who were demoted for sheltering their teams on the trail: I was reminded of Libby Riddles, the first woman to win the Iditarod race. This in 1985. Originally ...

Sep. 23—The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Committee has announced the inaugural class for its newly formed Iditarod Hall of Fame. The class includes five-time champion Rick Swenson; four-time champions ...

Libby Riddles' world is changing, but she's OK with that. Unusual weather is a continual curveball mushers like her have to deal with. Giant cruise ships are changing the same ways of life in her ...