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Iditarod: Toughest Race on Earth

David Scott (Actor) Rated:
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Format: DVD
4.6 out of 5 stars 56 customer reviews
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Product Details

  • Actors: David Scott
  • Format: Multiple Formats, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Rated:
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  • Studio: Discovery - Gaiam
  • DVD Release Date: April 7, 2009
  • Run Time: 256 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001PJRARQ
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #87,569 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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5.0 out of 5 stars2008 Iditarod
By J. O'Neil on May 17, 2009
Format: Blu-ray Verified Purchase
I watched the abbreviated version of the 2009 Itidarod on TV, but I wanted a more complete / comprehensive version. I searched the web for a 2009 video. I found this video on Amazon, which appeared to be a video of the 2009 race ... but it wasn't. I was initially disappointed that this was not the 2009 race, but in fact the 2008 race. I watched it anyway. The video and commentary is excellent. I learned facts about the race that I didn't know. While I'm disappointed that Amazon didn't make it more obvious that the video is of the 2008 race released in 2009, this Discovery Channel video of the 2008 race is EXCELLENT. I hope that Discovery will also release a vide of the 2009 race, which I will happily purchase.
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4.0 out of 5 starsMakes the Iditarod Come Alive
By Lifelong Learner on January 21, 2010
Format: DVD
I ordered this video after reading Gary Paulsen's (?) book, Winterdance. It was like two views of a stereoscopic picture. Winterdance gives you a real sense of the risk and foolhardiness of dog-sledding...and what the passion of it is. 'Iditarod' gives you a close up view of the people who are sold out to it...and not just the race, but the lifestyle. I go on Iditarod websites now, and read the roster of mushers and I feel like I know a lot of them. I'm asking myself, "I wonder what Lance will pull this year? Does Jeff King still have enough to stay at the front? Is Darin going back out there?" These are people I know now, and I'm cheering for the home team.
Give yourself a bit of adventure and buy this movie. Everytime, I need an outdoor fix, and can't get away for a hike, I pull out this video. It's not the same as being on the trail...but like most of the people out there...who knows where you'll wind up.
I may have passed my prime to actually run the Iditarod, but I'd love to join one of the trail teams or support teams that make the Iditarod possible. Open yourself up to a world where the Spirit of Alaska still runs free!
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5.0 out of 5 starsEntertaining, educational, even addictive!
By LilTuscany on May 10, 2011
Format: DVD
The only bad thing about this is that it's short. I wish it had been ten episodes!

My husband and I watched this together, spread out over three nights. When we watched the first episode we both thought, "Huh, oddly interesting, I guess we should continue?" so we did. Well, then we each picked our favorite musher and it got way more interesting. I tell you, if you love racing, you are going to looooove this. Actually, I don't watch racing, but this has the same draws. You learn the background of each racer. You learn a bit about their dogs, the way they train, the food they give them and why. You get to hear about the mental toll this race takes on them and what they do to come in ahead of the others.

It's exciting, it's real, it's got dogs, Alaska and competition in snow! With sleds! What else could you want??!

The series starts right off, not much prep, but the preparations are gone into throughout the series. The racers experience weather issues, dog injuries, dumping their sleds on this crazy turn/drop. The only thing missing is I'd like even more background about the racers, their families, and to see more issues, like the mental toll and the financial costs etc. I'm surprised the winner only gets $69k and a truck..and a buckle. These folks really put their whole lives into their dogs and the Iditarod. To be sure, it really is the toughest race on earth.

I'd recommend this for any age. There is no s*x or violence. Everyone loves their dogs, so no issues there. It might even make your kids love their dogs even more! There is a little cursing, but overall I think this would be a super fun series for the whole family to watch together!!
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5.0 out of 5 starsA must-have for any Iditarod enthusiast.
By ZoutPinda on August 31, 2011
Format: Amazon Video Verified Purchase
I love this series and am glad I bought it. It shows what it takes to go through the Iditarod experience. Anyone interested in dog sports, Alaska, pure athleticism and the qualities of team work, preparedness, focus, drive, persistance, self-assurance, trust, patience and transparency in action, this series will take you there.
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5.0 out of 5 starsawesome dvd
By Shaun McAfee on January 9, 2010
Format: DVD Verified Purchase
I'm from Alaska, and this was a great DVD on the dogs races. I wasn't at all disapointed
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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent Adventure
By TheRealTruth on March 4, 2012
Format: Blu-ray Verified Purchase
I have been an Iditarod Insider for several years. I am glued to my computer and watch all the details and data and predict who will reach where and at what time I expect the arrivals. I remember 2008's race but this video brought it all together. It's broken down into parts so you can skip to certain parts and replay as you want. It gives great videos of the actual trail w/ the mushers so you get a real taste of how difficult, beautiful, wild, peaceful, and challenging this adventure can be. I want a compilation of every year like this! As for Jeff King and Lance...Lance made a strategic move and it's all part of the race and strategy. DO WHAT YOU CAN W/O CHEATING AND SABOTAGING! Lance sacrificed sleep and his team was willing so it's all fair. If you like the Iditarod, you'll love this video!
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5.0 out of 5 starsIditarod: Toughest Race on Earth
By Richard E. Kuhn on October 30, 2012
Format: DVD Verified Purchase
My wife and I watched this on Netflix and then ordered our own copy from Amazon.com. Our copy included some bonus material, also from the Discovery Channel which we greatly appreciated as well. Having attended one Iditarod race in the '90s when we lived in Alaska for a year on a fishing trip, I would recommend this race to anyone interested. It's worth flying in from even as much as 6,000 miles away just to share in this experience. The Alaskan culture, guts and grit are unsurpassed.
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