The Iditarod trail is full of twists and turns, steep banks, icy hills, and long stretches across the tundra. The trail used in odd-numbered years differs from the one used in even-numbered years. Explore the Iditarod 2011 route and checkpoints. Compare it to the trail used in even-numbered years.

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You can also watch videos of the race terrain.