The Meet the Mushers event is always a fun, casual time for supporters and fans to meet their favourite mushers, and for the mushers to catch up with each other. Plenty of banter and advice flowed up and down the table but I think all are ready to get out on the trail.
Also on display was the incredibly intricate and stunning banner “Northern Winter Traditions” made by the The Kwanlin Dun sewing group. This was the group that made the treasured finishers’ banners last season. Check out this link on the Quest website that tells you all about it. It will be on display at the Fairbanks Meet The Mushers at the end of the race and is well worth a look because a photo doesn’t do it justice.
Next up on the calendar for the mushers are meetings tomorrow where they will learn the latest trail conditions and logistics for the start, Braeburn and Carmacks. Then we have the starters’ banquet tomorrow evening where bib numbers will be drawn to ascertain the teams’ start time on Saturday. Friday is a final day of rest for the 1000 milers while YQ300 veterinary checks and mushers meetings occur. The countdown is on for Saturday!
The dogs, Aliy and the rest of the handler crew will travel to Whitehorse on Thursday.
That banner is beautiful! Looks like Allen was having a great time….gearing up for the race is exciting….good luck on the bib draw!
Ditto on good luck to Black Team members, 2 and 4-legged!!!
Save travels to YQ200 team, as well!!!
Gorgeous intricacy apparent even from the photo.
Safe traveling and speedy return to Fairbanks for Allen!
Good luck getting everyone ready – the 2-leggeds and 4-leggeds. Following and sending you all happy race energy!
Good luck in the races Red and Black Teams! Safe travels!