Musher Merissa Osmar is the winner of the coveted 2010 Junior Iditarod at age 15.

On the opening day of Iditarod XXXVIII, she is at the helm of the first sled leading the parade of 71 Iditarod Mushers.

Honorary Musher Orin Seybert is the Guest Rider on Merissa's sled, bringing several generations together.

Photos of Merissa Osmar mushing down 4th Avenue in Anchorage. Merissa is not a participant to Iditarod XXXVIII.