A lack of snow is irrevocably changing an historic Alaskan sled-dog tradition

The world's most famous sled dog race will have its longest course ever this year - (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

The Iditarod, the world’s most famous sled dog race, faces its longest course ever due to a challenging lack of snow across the Alaskan wilderness.

This year, mushers and their dog teams will tackle a route exceeding 1,100 miles, over 100 miles longer than the traditional course.