Now that the race is in it's last days, I am finally (with a little prodding from Layne and Josh) getting a few of the pics posted. Newton Marshall, the Jamaican musher, should arrive in Nome any minute now. All my favorites: Jessie Royer, Jeff King, Martin Buser, Dallas Seavey, Mitch Seavey, and Dee Dee Jonrowe have already arrived safely. Lance Mackey won the race for the fourth year in a row in just under 9 days, coming within 2 hours of Martin Buser's record time. Keep in mind that all these photos are actually taken while standing on a lake! A lot less snow this year and so we were able to hike out further. One of these years I will ski or snowmachine out to where there are less people watching (and remember to wear long johns!)
We enjoyed the "tailgating - Alaska style" it was fun to watch people arrive in various forms of transportation. It was warmer this year (in the 20s) but the wind chill and lack of sunshine left us a little cold. Landon enjoys watching the dogs while Grayson says "Snowmachine, I love snowmachines." He had to wave to everyone that went by. I am always impressed with the friendliness of the mushers, but I am sure they are ready to get out on the trail and enjoy the peace, quiet and hardwork that is dog mushing!
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