Yukon Quest '08

Sunday, February 10, 2008

As of 8:45 am Sun

Its been a crazy turn of events so early in the race...
Brent arrived at Chena Hot Springs in 3rd place, behind Dan Kaduce and Dave Dalton. Race officials made a change to the route late Saturday: dog teams will be trucked from the Chena Hot Springs checkpoint to the Mile 101 dog drop to avoid a 42-mile stretch that includes a rocky and snow-sparse Rosebud Summit. The change means that mushers reaching Chena Hot Springs, 99 miles into the race, will have five to six hours added to a mandatory two-hour break. That will give teams time to drive back down Chena Hot Springs Road and up the Steese Highway to Mile 101.
Brent was looking forward to tackling Rosebud despite the tough conditions....but respects race officials decision to ensure the safety of the dogs. Luckily for Brent and the team, they still have the opportunity to tackle Eagle Summit just after 101. I'll post more info as soon as I get word from the trail!

posted by Brent  # 4:39 PM

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