Beloved former chief vet named as Iditarod 2025’s Honorary Musher
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Iditarod Trail Committee’s (ITC) Board of Directors announced the 53rd Iditarod’s Honorary Musher is the late Dr. Stuart Nelson.
Nelson, who had been part of The Last Great Race for 38 years, passed away in September.
In a statement, the ITC wrote the beloved veterinarian cared for the health and safety of thousands of sled dogs that ran the race. He was promoted to Chief Veterinarian in 1995.
“Stu’s warm presence, integrity and unwavering commitment to exemplary dog care has left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of working with him,” Iditarod CEO Rob Urbach said.
“He was a remarkable and intrepid man and his legacy will live on through the many he inspired and his impact will never be forgotten. His contributions to the Iditarod were only topped by his months-long solo adventures to parts of the Arctic rarely seen by others.”
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