The icy Gorge took its toll on Ralph. Facial lacerations and broken ribs would have sent some folks packing but not the premier Norwegian distance musher. Was it his character or was it everything he’d put in to getting to Iditarod that kept him on the trail. He’s a tough character and perseverance is deeply woven into his personal fabric.  Here in Nome, Ralph was all smiles and will undoubtedly use all that he experienced on the trail to make him an even more formidable opponent in future races.  Ralph was the 22nd musher to reach Nome and he looks a lot better now than when he made Rohn ten days ago!

Born to Run,

Sanka