Joe Garnie
by Christopher
Joe Garnie startedrunning the Iditarod in 1978, his best finishes have
been 2nd and 3rd.
One year he lost his dogs in a storm and walked around for 18 hours.
One time he finished the race in 11 days,
but lost to his partner for 2nd place. Mr. Garnie knows how to
survive the harsh weather and hopes to win.
One time he lost his track and last 45 minutes.
Joe says, "My dog team is now old enough and they work as a pack."
He now lives in Matanuska Suisitna Valley with his wife Penny.
Source
Iditarod Classics (Freeman)