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THE ALLIANCE / A SHARED PURPOSE

A living trail.
A shared responsibility.

Connecting people with the history, knowledge and continuing story of the Iditarod National Historic Trail.

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The wood-stove and shared interior of Old Woman Cabin on the Iditarod trail
OLD WOMAN CABIN / BOB WICK, BLM

A living landscape.
A continuing commitment.

Education, historical research, trail protection and partnerships are part of the Alliance's purpose. Those connections bring the work into focus.

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DESIGNED FOR THE ALLIANCE / BY Juan Carlos Velasquez Jr.

A considered
digital direction.

This is an independent proposal concept, not an approved redesign or official Alliance service. Search, filters, saved reading lists, planning checklists, the demo cart and support previews work locally. Payments, membership processing and form submissions are not connected.

The proposed production project would include a staff CMS, the agreed content migration, accessibility testing, approved commerce integrations, training and handover. This preview does not claim a completed migration, a live CMS or verified WCAG compliance.

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CREDITS & ORIGINAL SOURCES

Grounded in
the real trail.

Photographs, documents and historical references are credited to their original creators and sources.

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ONE PURPOSE / MANY CONNECTIONS

More ways
to know the trail.

01

History & research

Find the records and discover the stories behind the route.

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02

Education & learning

Connect the trail with classrooms and curious minds.

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03

Stewardship & support

Discover ways to connect with the Alliance’s continuing work.

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FROM THE ALLIANCE / AN ALLIANCE FOR THE LONG TERM.

An Alliance for the long term.

Founded in 1999, the Iditarod Historic Trail Alliance is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to helping people understand, appreciate and enjoy the historic trail. Its work brings historical research, education and practical stewardship together.

Leadership.

The official directory lists Betsi Oliver as Executive Director, starting March 17, 2025. Officers listed are Judy Bittner, President; Jonathan Sewall, Vice President; Kirsten Bey, Secretary; and Lesli Schick, Treasurer.

Accountability.

Read the Alliance’s annual reports in the field library, or consult the official directory for board seats, terms and its equal opportunity policy.

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Leadership reviewed against the official directory on October 27, 2026.

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STAFF & BOARD / A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY

People behind
the connection.

Executive Director

Betsi Oliver

President · Cook Inlet

Judy Bittner

Vice President · At Large

Jonathan Sewall

Secretary · Norton Sound

Kirsten Bey

Treasurer · At Large

Lesli Schick

Kenai

Patrick O’Leary

At Large

Allegra Hamer

Iditarod Trail Committee

Mark Nordman

Kuskokwim

Mike Tierney

At Large

Aaron Burmeister

At Large

Stephanie Masters Johnson

The official directory lists the Yukon board seat as vacant. Names and roles checked against the Alliance’s directory on October 27, 2026.

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A LIVING TRAIL.
A CONTINUING STORY.

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