Stoddard and dog team just after day one of the race. (Photo courtesy of Julia Redington) - Willow, AK 
Friday Harbor's rookie of the year
Friday Harbor High School graduate Chad Stoddard is a now renowned dog musher in the history books, winning the title of “Rookie of the Year” for the annual Iditarod race this year.
But before Stoddard mastered the art of dog mushing in sub-zero temperatures under a blanket of stars, he was just a young man from Friday Harbor with a dream of being outside in the elements, where he has always felt at peace.
Stoddard was born in Anchorage, Alaska. He moved to San Juan Island with his family when he was very young.
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