Real nice run over from Nikolai. The weather was nice for pictures, even Denali looming in the background over Nikolai. Just passed Aaron right before Mc Grath. Little ” Moss – Moss ” still in lead. He came and went at 6.29. Spirit of the North Award!
At the same time, Martin Buser is breathing down on Nikolai. Should get there around 9 p.m. Lets suspect he stays till 2 a.m. Than he leaves about 13.5 hrs after Aaron Burmeister. But has taken his 24 hr layover. That gives him a whopping 10.5 hr lead. Interesting! That is some serious time to make up. Looking at the weather forecast, there is a winter storm warning for the Yukon Valley, Shageluk, Anvik and onward. that will play a bit of havoc. Fun race unfolding!
Here a few pictures
Michelle Philips
Michelle Philips 
Michelle Philips 
Dee Dee Jonrowe, nice looking team!
Jessie Royer, ski poling away
more Jessie Royer
Jessie
Jake Berkowitz
Jake skipoling too
Looks like Lance is asleep
Mitch Seavey, traveling right behind Lance
Lance coming up the River bank, 
Aliy Zirkle
Team Red!! 
Aaron Burmeitster, about 4 miles before Mc Grath
Here a few pictures:
