White Mountain Welcomes First Musher, Dallas Seavey (Photo: Siri Raitto)

Chasing his dream of a sixth win, Dallas Seavey made White Mountain at 23:53 on Monday with 10 dogs in harness.  Seavey was recognized by Northrim Bank with their Achieve More Award given to the first musher to arrive in the Fish River Village.  Enjoy images captured by Siri Raitto of Seavey’s arrival in White Mountain. 

Dallas Seavey Checks Into White Mountain (Photo: Siri Raitto)

Northrim Bank President Mike Huston said, “Our award, first presented in 2018, continues to inspire the mushers to push boundaries and excel, reflecting the spirit of mushing in Alaska.  As a homegrown bank deeply rooted in Alaska, we understand the resilience required to conquer both the challenges of the Last Frontier and the rugged Iditarod trail.  We congratulate Dallas on his accomplishment of being the first musher into White Mountain and look forward to presenting the Achieve More Award at the Finisher’s Banquet in Nome.  Dallas will receive a $2,500 check and his name will be added to a trophy that remains at Iditarod Headquarters.

Dallas Seavey Checks Into White Mountain (Photo: Siri Raitto)

Vets Check Dallas Seavey’s Team in WhiteMountain (Photo: Siri Raitto)

Seavey Distributes Straw in White Mountain (Photo: Siri Raitto)

Trail on Fish River Leads to Nome (Photo: Insider Video)

Dallas departed White Mountain at 07:53 after serving his 8 hour required rest.  The trial out of White Mountain follows the Fish River then runs overland and up to Topkok.  From there the mushers descend through the infamous blow-hole to the beach where the Nome Kennel Club Safety Cabin is located.  The total run to Nome is 77 miles with Safety checkpoint located at mile 55.  From there the trail goes up and over Cape Nome then down to the Bering Sea.  Mushers climb off the Bering Sea and run the last half mile of the race to the burled arch on Front Street with a police escort.