TRAIL UPDATE

The racers have had a slow race due to very wet snow. Temperatures have increased dramatically, making the miles slow and physically demanding today.

Despite the conditions, the athletes are enjoying the Trail and are in top spirits.

The Iditarod Sled Dog Race have been very accommodating with our racers in Nulato.

Currently in Kaltag are Casey Fagerquist, Jill Martindale and Petr Ineman. The top three racers have been inseparable. Misery loves company. Or is it just a race tactic that will keep us all entertained closer to Nome?

Jussi Karjalainen is about to arrive in Nulato.

Top skier Asbjørn Skjøth Bruun, bike athletes Toni Lund, Graham Muir, George Adams, Roberto Gazzoli and Willy Mulonia are all in Galena. Toni reported a very slow Trail from Ruby with a bit of pushing, surprisingly improving the last half to Galena. The Finnish racer is also reporting a great welcome in Galena.

Foot athlete Beat Jegerlehner is progressing towards Galena and fellow foot racer Klaus Schweinberger is currently in Cripple.