March 28, 2024

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2008 Jr. Iditarod » Mushers » Meredith Mapes

Meredith Mapes

Bib Number: 16
Hometown: Palmer, Alaska


Biography

Meredith Mapes, 17, began mushing at the age of six through Girl Scouts. She has completed the Jr. Iditarod three times, her best finish, 6th in 2010. “This will be my final Jr. Iditarod, and I look forward to taking all that I have learned from my dogs and my friends into my future. I have learned independence, courage and to persevere from dogs, and I know that this experience will serve me well in the years to come. Thank you to all my friends, sponsors and family members who have helped me, pushed me and cheered me on these last few years. It’s been a great ride!” A senior at Palmer High School, Meredith participates in soccer, skiing and choir.” She also enjoys reading, computer, music, snowboarding, and photography. She plans to go to college after graduation and says that “maybe” she’ll continue mushing.

Sponsors

Sue Allen/No Snow Kennel
Randal Moody
John & Marilyn Mapes
Mark & Sarah Jackson
Natalie Beyeler, DO
Larisa Myers & Little Su 4-H Club
Laura & Daniel Manary
Animal Food Warehouse
Udelhaven Oilfield Services
Carrs-Safeway
Dr. Peggy Downing
Bryant's Acres
Kennelwood Farms
Sharon Bosella
Harry & Jane Moore
Russ & Mary Ellen Grandel
Alaska's Caribou Cabins
First National Bank of Alaska
Mileur's Hunts
CAC Plastics
Palmer Lions Club
Diamond M Ranch B&B, Cabins & RV Park
Beverly Greer
Cheryl & Troy Zachary
Sue Allen/No Snow Kennel
Randal Moody
John & Marilyn Mapes
Mark & Sarah Jackson
Natalie Beyeler, DO

Larisa Myersa & Little Su 4-H Club
Laura & Daniel Manary
Animal Food Warehouse
Udelhaven Oilfield Services
Carrs-Safeway
Dr. Peggy Downing
Bryant's Acres
Kennelwood Farms
Sharon Borsella
Harry & Jane Moore
Russ & Mary Ellen Grandel
Alaska's Caribou Cabins
First National Bank of Alaska
Mileur's Hunts
CAC Plastics
Palmer Lions Club
Diamond M Ranch B&B, Cabins & RV Park
Beverly Greer
Cheryl & Troy Zachary
Kathy & Wayne Morgan
Morgan Steel
Alice & Dick Branton
Dan & Linda Gardner
Peak Oilfield Services
Joshua Jackson
Chevron
Jesse Hronkin, DDS
Jack DuClos, DDS


2008 Standings

Checkpoint Time In Dogs In Time Out Dogs Out Rest Time Previous Layover Status Distance
Enroute Time Speed (mph) 10hr
Willow Start 02/23/2008 10:30:00 10 02/23/2008 10:30:00 10 0h 0m 0
Susitna River (Out) 02/23/2008 13:22:00 10 02/23/2008 13:22:00 10 0h 0m 2h 52m 10.47 30
Eagle Song Lodge (Out) 02/23/2008 15:01:00 10 02/23/2008 15:01:00 10 0h 0m 1h 39m 8.48 14
Yentna Station (Out) 02/23/2008 17:44:00 9 02/24/2008 03:56:00 9 10h 12m 2h 43m 9.57 26
Eagle Song Lodge (In) 02/24/2008 06:42:00 9 02/24/2008 06:48:00 7 0h 6m 2h 46m 9.40 26
Susitna River (In) 02/24/2008 08:23:00 7 02/24/2008 08:22:00 7 -1h -1m 1h 35m 8.84 14
Willow Finish 02/24/2008 11:55:00 7 3h 33m 8.45 30