Three sled dogs share an Island of Straw at McGrath Checkpoint.

No Dog is an Island (Photo: Siri Raitto)

Rookie Bridgett Watkins arrives in Takotna where she’ll take her 24-hour layover.

Bridgett Watkins Arrives in Takotna (Photo: David Poyzer)

Snow depth in Takotna measured by the height of a vehicle of unknown make and model.

Unknown Make and Model as Snow Gage (Photo: David Poyzer)