Paige Drobny decides to postpone her layover in checkpoint McGrath until next year’s race

Travis Beals arrives in McGrath from Nikolai, and chooses to skip the checkpoint’s comfortable amenities

Jessie Royer decides to skip the rest at McGrath to continue down the Iditarod trail to Nome.

Hunter Keefe enters McGrath checkpoint, looking to stay for a few hours before taking his team up to Takotna.

Mille Porsild give her team a break after a wet run to McGrath.

Matthew Failot talks with us about his teams experience on the trail to McGrath and sends a message to loved ones.

Dallas Seavey talks to us about the second sled he had shipped to McGrath and how this change can impact the remaining miles of the race.

Jessie Holmes spoke with Insider about his decision to rest in McGrath instead of immediately pushing on down the trail.