Sean Underwood made it 970 miles, nearly to the finish line of the 2020 Iditarod race, before having to call for emergency help after a storm put him at risk. He competed for a second time in 2021. A metro Atlanta native, Underwood now hosts Mushing Alaska, a popular podcast about dog sledding with his brother Brendan. We spoke with them about it and what brought Sean from the deep South to the deep snow.
New COVID-19 precautions call for a shortened course, big tents and a new starting line. But that doesn't mean this year's "Last Great Race" will be any easier.
