Veteran Iditarod musher Dallas Seavey (bib #23), of Talkeetna, Alaska, is the first to arrive at the Ophir checkpoint at 4:19 a.m. today with 13 dogs in harness.

In doing so, Seavey claims The Lakefront Anchorage First Musher to the Yukon Award. The award consists of a five-course gourmet meal prepared by The Lakefront Anchorage executive chef which will be served to Seavey and guests in the spring. Seavey also receives an “After Dinner Mint” of $3,500 in one dollar bills along with a bottle of Dom Pérignon.The Lakefront Anchorage First Musher to the Yukon Award will be re-presented to Seavey at a later date.