October 12, 2024

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2011 Jr. Iditarod » Mushers » Meredith Mapes

Meredith Mapes

Bib Number: 2
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

John & Marilyn Mapes
Bev Greer
Melissa Owens
Dr. Ernie Koehner
Trisha & Richard Plack

Sue Allen/No Snow Kennels
Mark & Sarah Jackson
Harry & Jane Moore
Jim & Linda Page


2011 Standings

Checkpoint Time In Dogs In Time Out Dogs Out Rest Time Previous Layover Status Distance
Enroute Time Speed (mph) 10hr
Knik Lake - Start 02/26/2011 00:00:00 02/26/2011 10:02:00 10 10h 2m 0
Burma Road Crossing (Out) 02/26/2011 11:53:00 10 02/26/2011 11:53:00 0h 0m 1h 51m 9.19 17
Su River Crossing (Out) 02/26/2011 14:29:00 10 02/26/2011 14:29:00 10 0h 0m 2h 36m 8.85 23
Eagle Song Lodge (Out) 02/26/2011 16:18:00 10 02/26/2011 16:25:00 10 0h 7m 1h 49m 8.26 15
Yentna Station 02/26/2011 19:11:00 10 02/27/2011 05:37:00 10 10h 26m 2h 46m 7.23 20
Eagle Song Lodge (In) 02/27/2011 08:05:00 10 02/27/2011 08:09:00 9 0h 4m 2h 28m 8.11 20
Su River Crossing (In) 02/27/2011 09:52:00 9 02/27/2011 09:52:00 9 0h 0m 1h 43m 8.74 15
Old Hunter Trail Head 02/27/2011 12:12:00 9 02/27/2011 12:12:00 9 0h 0m 2h 20m 7.71 18
Willow Lake - Finish 02/27/2011 15:14:00 9 3h 2m 7.25 22