Hi Boys and Girls,

Good Morning! The top 3 teams are into White Mountain. That means we could have a winner tonight. Do you think it will be Mitch who’s currently in the lead, or maybe Dallas or Nicolas? I can’t wait to find out.

Who’s In First

As of 02:45, Mitch has arrived in White Mountain. Two hours later Dallas arrived with Nicolas right behind him. They will stay in White Mountain for their 8 hour mandatory rest. Then it’s off to Nome. Joar and Jessie have left Elim and should arrive into White Mountain soon. Jessie has passed Wade who is still in Elim in 6^th place.

1. Mitch Seavey
2. Dallas Seavey
3. Nicolas Petit
4. Joar Leifseth Ulsom
5. Jessie Royer

Rookie Report

Currently in the Rookie of the Year Position is Sebastian Vergnaud who is in 13th Place. He is in Koyuk. Robert Redington is in 28th place and has left Shaktoolik.

Red Lantern Position

Ellen Halverson has left Huslia.  

Scratched

Veteran musher Dave Branholm scratched in Kaltag. He made the decision due to personal concern for his health and safety.

Weather

Koyukuk- It is -3 degress, and clear with 6 mph winds.

Nulato- It is -3 degress, clear, with 6 mph winds.

Kaltag- It is -7 degrees, fair, with 5 mph winds.

Unalakleet- It is -4 degrees, clear with 9 mph winds.

Shaktoolik- It is -5 degrees, clear with 12mph winds.

Koyuk-

Elim-

White Mountain- It is -2 degrees, clear, with 14 mph winds

Question of the day

What is the Burled Arch? Hint- look at the picture on the left.

Answer to previous question

On a dog team, every dog has a job. There are 4 different positions a dog can be in. Do you know what those positions are?

This will be answered in the Evening update

It’s going to be an exciting day. Keep watching as we will have a winner soon. I will post throughout the day as the teams approach Nome!

Have a great day and if you have a snow day today- enjoy and be safe

See you on the trail,

Gypsy