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Robert Nelson

Bib Number: 32
Hometown: Kotzebue, Alaska


Biography

Robert Nelson, 43, was born and raised in Kotzebue. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 1995 with a B.S. degree in Economics and Political Science. “My kennel is located some 20 miles outside of Kotzebue, a place called Fish Creek. I train with my dad, Louie, as well as with Ed Iten and John Baker, who also have their cabins nearby. I think the area in which we train is heaven on earth, plus I get to spend a lot of time with Louie. He’s an incredible person. He’s the reason I got involved with running dogs. If you’re ever in the area, stop by. There’s no shortage of coffee and conversation at our camp.” For the last four years, Robert has worked in construction. He says that his hobbies are music, reading and biking.


2010 Standings

Checkpoint Time In Dogs In Time Out Dogs Out Rest Time Previous Layover Status Distance
Enroute Time Speed (mph) 8hr 24hr
Anchorage 3/06 11:08:00 12
Willow 3/07 15:00:00 16
Yentna Station 3/07 18:53:00 16 3/07 19:13:00 16 0h 20m 3h 53m 11.59 45
Skwentna 3/07 22:08:00 16 3/08 02:31:00 16 4h 23m 2h 55m 11.66 34
Finger Lake 3/08 09:15:00 16 3/08 09:32:00 16 0h 17m 6h 44m 6.68 45
Rainy Pass 3/08 19:38:00 16 16 10h 6m 2.97 30
Rohn 3/09 00:31:00 16 3/09 06:37:00 16 6h 6m 48
Nikolai 3/09 16:23:00 16 3/09 21:31:00 15 5h 8m 9h 46m 7.68 75
McGrath 3/10 03:31:00 15 3/10 03:35:00 15 0h 4m 6h 0m 9.00 54
Takotna 3/10 06:28:00 15 3/10 15:17:00 15 8h 49m 2h 53m 6.24 18
Ophir 3/10 18:00:00 15 3/10 18:17:00 14 0h 17m 2h 43m 9.20 25
Cripple 3/11 10:13:00 14 3/12 11:37:00 13 25h 24m 15h 56m 3.70 ✔ 59
Ruby 3/12 21:15:00 13 3/13 01:05:00 13 3h 50m 9h 38m 11.63 ✔ 112
Galena 3/13 07:21:00 13 3/13 15:23:00 13 8h 2m 6h 16m 8.30 ✔ ✔ 52
Nulato 3/13 22:00:00 13 3/13 22:32:00 13 0h 32m 6h 37m 7.86 ✔ ✔ 52
Kaltag 3/14 04:45:00 13 3/14 10:07:00 12 5h 22m 5h 13m 8.05 ✔ ✔ 42
Unalakleet 3/15 00:10:00 12 3/15 04:47:00 11 4h 37m 14h 3m 6.41 ✔ ✔ 90
Shaktoolik 3/15 12:04:00 11 3/15 15:50:00 11 3h 46m 7h 17m 5.77 ✔ ✔ 42
Koyuk 3/16 00:43:00 11 3/16 03:40:00 11 2h 57m 8h 53m 5.40 ✔ ✔ 48
Elim 3/16 12:31:00 11 3/16 12:57:00 11 0h 26m 8h 51m 5.42 ✔ ✔ 48
White Mountain 3/17 11:23:00 11 3/17 19:36:00 8 8h 13m 22h 26m 2.05 ✔ ✔ 46
Safety 3/18 04:07:00 8 3/18 04:08:00 8 0h 1m 8h 31m 6.46 ✔ ✔ 55
Nome 3/18 07:51:16 8 3h 43m 5.92 ✔ ✔ 22