The slog into McGrath was slow going....I know the tracker "pings" just a snapshot in time of the speed they are traveling, but Id say the average was 6.5 - 7 mph.....thats fairly slow! The trail is reportedly snow covered and the dogs will need to break trail a bit, with Mitch leading the charge on this section of trail.He is about 3 miles out from McGrath right now at mile 307, followed closely by Joar Ulsom with 16 dogs at mile 302....Nic Petit is nipping at both of their heels at mule 299, Wade Marrs at mile 297, Ryan Redington at mile 296, with brother Ray at mile 295. Jessie Royer, Aliy Zirkle and Lindwood Fiedler are just a little ways back at mile 289, 287 and 285 respectively.
By morning I will be able to tell who out of this group will be taking their 24 hour break in McGrath, and who may venture further down the trail to Tacotna for their long mandatory break. It was a long trek in soft snow....I bet most will stay here for now in hopes the trail sets up!
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