March 16 2017 Morning Update

Hi Boys and Girls,

Good Morning. What a night it’s been in Nome. 19 teams have arrived. At 17:50 AST, the teams of John Baker and Katherine Keith arrived at the same time. John’s team came in 1 second before Katherines. I bet that was something to watch. There are 6 teams that have left White Mountain and should be into Nome this morning.

Two Rookies have arrived into Nome. Robert Redington who will be awarded the Rookie of the Year. Right behind him was Sebastian Vergnaud. Rookie Nicolas Vanier has left White Mountain.

Congratulations to all the finishers.

 

 

 

 

FINISHERS-(since last post)

  1. Ryan Redington
  2. Hans Gatt
  3. Ralph Johannessen
  4. Ken Anderson
  5. John Baker
  6. Katherine Keith
  7. Linwood Fiedler
  8. Jason Mackey
  9. Robert Redington
  10. Sebastian Vergnaud
  11. Richie Diehl
  12. Mats Pettersen
  13. Lars Monsen
  14. Hugh Neff
  15. RickCasillo
  16. Noah Burmeister
  17. Cody Strathe
  18. Ketil Reitan
  19. Martin Buser

Next 5- all have left White Mountain

  1. Scott Smith
  2. Melissa Stewart
  3. NathanSchroeder
  4. Nicolas Vanier
  5. Seth Barnes

Rookie Report

The rookies are spread out along the trail. Laura Neese is resting in White Mountain. Justin High, Dave Delcourt, and Justin Stielstra have all left Koyuk.

Red Lantern Position

Rookie Roger Lee has left Unalakleet and should be into Shaktoolik this morning.

Scratched

No one

Weather

Shaktoolik- It is -15 degrees, clear with 6 mph winds.

Koyuk- It is -8 degrees, clear, with 2 mph winds

Elim- It is -7 degrees, clear, with calm winds

White Mountain- It is -9 degrees, clear, with 5 mph winds

Nome- It is -13 degrees, clear with 3mph winds

What a race this year! Keep watching to see what teams arrive today! These mushers have worked so hard to get to Nome. Let’s cheer them on. What an accomplishment for all these teams.

See you on the trail,

Gypsy