I’ve been out for a brief foray/recon here in Nome and wanted to share a few sights with you. First, of course, the famous burled arch has been erected and awaits the mushers: Next, a sign of free enterprise in this amazing little city: Last, but certainly not least, my … Read More
I’m still a little groggy, but I’ll try to give you a decent recap… First, there are some really great shots of Aliy over on ADN.com including this one of the Red Team approaching Unalakleet: When Bridgett saw her in Unk, Aliy and the dogs looked strong and focused. They … Read More
Stormy, JJ and I made it to Nome! We had to go by way of Anchorage and Kotzebue, of course, but we made it. The dogs are now out back of Bridgett’s house, catching up with Hank, Lester, Kipper and Scout who came up with her on previous trips. Tig, … Read More
Hey! Still in Unk!… Not much to say yet… It’s a beautiful clear sunny day, temp -30 with a light wind. We went out to see Lance come in last night. He looked strong and so did his dogs. Jeff and Hugh are determined, so time will tell. We (Scotty and … Read More
I’m sorry to report that I have nothing to report… Aliy is cruising her way toward Unalakleet where Bridgett is waiting for her. Allen is on the Yukon approaching Nulato. So, everything looks good and the race is really starting to get exciting! I am headed to the airport for … Read More
Well… We still don’t have any “news”… But here’s what I “see”… Aliy made her run down the Yukon today with stops in Galena and Nulato, then blew through Kaltag with all 12 of her dogs. That tells me she is happy with her run and is pushing on toward … Read More
Sorry… No “inside” information to give you this morning… Aliy is on the Yukon, approaching Nulato. Her times/speeds looked pretty good overnight. Allen arrived in Ruby early this morning and will probably do his 8-hour mandatory rest there. This is the part of the Iditarod where we have to just … Read More
Thanks to ADN.com for some really great Iditarod photo coverage including this one of Allen:
Bridgett just called and relayed the following from her phone call with Aliy in Ruby: Dogs — Nacho was dropped in Ophir. Quito and Spot were dropped in Cripple. All were due to “triceps” which is shorthand in the mushing world for “sore front legs.” Considering how hard the trail … Read More
