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Aliy Zirkle Is Off the Yukon

Aliy Zirkle has reached Kaltag the final checkpoint on the Yukon River.  She appears to be ready to take a rest and wait for the competition to catch up.  It’s the run to the Bering Sea Coast next.

Aliy Zirkle Talks About Her Dogs

Aliy speaks about her dog team and a funny mix up.

Aliy Zirkle First Into Galena

Aliy Zirkle pulled into Galena with 14 dogs and said she will be taking her 8 hour rest. Zirkle’s run from Ruby to Galena took her 6 hours and 49 minutes.

Aliy Zirkle Second Out of Takotna

Aliy Zirkle left Takotna with 15 dogs at 1:16am.

Aliy Zirkle Leads into Takotna

Aliy Zirkle remains in the lead of the 40th Iditarod.  She was the first to reach Takotna tonight with one dog in the basket.

Aliy Zirkle First to McGrath – Wins Prestigious PenAir Spirit of Alaska Award

Musher Aliy Zirkle (Bib #14) was the first musher to arrive into McGrath at 20:32 with 16 dogs.  Zirkle was awarded the prestigious PENAIR SPIRIT OF ALASKA AWARD by Danny Seybert, PenAir’s President & CEO . This award is a beautiful “spirit mask” especially created for this event by Bristol Bay artist, Orville Lind.  In …

Aliy Zirkle Checks Into McGrath First

Aliy Zirkle checks into McGrath first, and claims the PenAir “Spirit of Alaska” award.

Aliy Zirkle in Nikolai

Race leader Aliy Zirkle was interviewed prior to her departure from Nikolai.

Aliy Zirkle out of Rainy

Aliy leaving Rainy Pass checkpoint.

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Aliy Zirkle into Rainy Pass with 16 dogs at 9:40am