The Red Team pulled into Unalakleet at 6.06pm and it looks like they will rest there for a few hours.
According to reports, the weather warmed considerably as they neared the coast and is around 0F but the typical coastal winds are blowing, giving the air a chill. The locals and volunteers build some low snow banks in rows at the checkpoint so teams can get some shelter as they rest.
Sebastian Schnuelle stopped by Tripod Flats cabin while the team was there and took some awesome pics – check them out here (click red link). He was also there when they neared Unalakleet – check out those pics here.
I don’t think he’d mind if I used one in the blog – in this pic it looks like she has Scruggs in single lead but what I think is she has Scruggs and Scout in lead, Nacho and Izzy in swing, Scooter and Quito, Waylon and Chica, the two big lads Mismo and Mac, Schmoe and Sissy with Clyde and Willie in wheel.
Red Team nearing Unalakleet (photo Sebastian Schnuelle)
The Black Team has arrived in Koyukuk at 7.41pm after taking a rest on the trail. We’d love to see something about them but, in the meantime, enjoy this pic Spencer took when he rode the tag sled on their final stretch out run on the Sunday before the Re-Start.
Ride like the wind. And, ride smart.
Your friends,
Skyland Eirinn Monty of Great Mt Chinooks and Happy Dog– sending you good thoughts of warmth and clarity from Los Angeles
Great pictures, the teams look fantastic.
The Red Team pups sure do look like they enjoy keeping an eye on that Sebastian guy.
Look, there he is again guys!
Praying for wisdom and a bit of luck for Aliy. She's doing fantastic so far.
Thank you Moira.
One dog was dropped, looking forward to hear which one…
I wish all the best to Aliy and her team for the last leg of the race. ♥
Woof, woof, woof!!!
Go Red Team!!!
–Margaret
The coast looks so different from the rest of the trail!! But the Red Team looks as great as ever!!!
Godspeed Aliy and pups!!! We are all behind you in spirit, pushing the sled on your way to Nome!!!