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Hi Boys and Girls, Have you been watching the race today? How is your musher doing? There have been changes in the top five. The top mushers are all still close together. It’s still anyone’s race at this time. Now for today’s update: DATE: 3/12/2012 TIME: 12:46 LEADERS: 1.Dallas Seavey, 2. Aliy Zirkle, 3. Aaron …
The Defending Champion John Baker is hanging tough but he may be running out of real estate. He arrives as both Dallas Seavey and Aliy Zirkle prepare to leave.
Hi Boys and Girls, Wow! Things were busy last night on the trail. There are 5 more scratches-(see below), and the leaders are getting closer to Nome. The burled arches were constructed yesterday in Nome. Who do you think will cross the finish line first? When do you think the leader will make it to …
by Terrie Hanke Aliy Zirkle’s dogs trotted into Unalakleet just before sunrise on Sunday. The dogs had lots of energy, perhaps more that Aliy. Standing and leaning into their tugs, the dogs watched every move Aliy made in preparing to serve up kibble which they devoured instantly. Wells Fargo representatives were on hand to present …
3PM Sunday Shaktoolik—Seavey mushing this way, local information in Shaktoolik by Joe Runyan
3pm Sunday Shaktoolik—Seavey mushing this way, local information on trail to Koyuk by Joe Runyan We arrive Shaktoolik at 2:30PM, about two hours after the departure of Dallas the Younger Seavey, and Aaron Burmeister. According to comm personnel here in the Shaktoolik Armory (always the most regarded sources of information because they have continuous access …
Flying over the Yukon River brings into sharp focus its status as the second longest river in the world. It is truly magnificent. I can only imagine what it will be like in the summer full of fish and boats. One woman in Ruby pointed out the area on the other side that they swim …
With the first four teams resting in Unalakleet we have a chance to observe the condition of their teams and the mental state of the mushers themselves. Most likely this year’s champion is sitting here right now. Aliy Zirkle’s team came into the checkpoint at a fast clip, seemed extremely fresh and alert and rather …
If you’re trying to figure out who has the strongest team and the best run/rest schedule of the top teams in this race you’re not alone. For the first time in quite a few years there are a number of teams right at the front of the race rather than one or two teams duking …
9:30 PM Saturday, Unalakleet—The Bering Sea Coast In late evening we land in Unalakleet, first village on the Bering Sea Coast. Here it feels like Hercules with yet another challenge. As we neared the coast on our airplane trip, the thick stands of spruce thinned, and gradually disappeared, revealing low brush tundra, and ice and …
With the Unalakleet checkpoint prepared, race volunteers and villagers have time for some speculation. Aliy Zirkle is in a good position up front. She reached Kaltag three hours ahead of second place defending champion John Baker. Zirkle rested six hours then began the 83-mile trek across the portage trail through the Nulato Hills to Unalakleet. …
