The Siberians and a whole lot of other teams are resting in McGrath. Hank Debruin came off the Kuskokwim RIver Wednesday afternoon at 16:52 followed by Karen Ramstead at 17:26. Folks tend to flock to the checker’s station to see the handsome Siberians. Both teams came in with a lot of spirit – tails and heads held high and leaning into their traces while waiting for their musher and checker to finish business. Both are staying in McGrath. DeBruin and Ramstead spread straw, then the dogs finished arranging the it to their liking then settled down anticipating dinner. With the day as warm as it was, Debruin said he stopped often to allow his dogs to cool off. These thick coated working dogs whose ancestors are from Siberian are well suited to cold harsh environments. The forecast is for cooler weather to move in which the Siberians will appreciate.