Pete and the Team are just leaving Nikolai after their break at the Checkpoint. That’s good news for Team Kaiser Fans as we know now that if he’s on the trail, though beat up, He’s still in the game!
If he heads out for Takotna, Pete will lead the Team out over 66 or so miles of great trail. As I noted before, Teams were showing real fine speeds on the section into McGrath and the Zirkle Team is burning it into Takotna.
Current McGrath weather is 14 degrees, Overcast skies, and a very light wind from the North.
This trail is easy money as it is the traditional travel trail between Nikolai, McGrath, and Takotna. This trail will remind the Team of the Home Trails of Bethel (When we have them) and will be a pleasant mushing break from the craziness of today.
Expect an eight hour run or so on this stretch with possibly a short break in McGrath. Pete was talking about changing it up, so he may break in that checkpoint, but we will have to see. The leader, Aliye Zirkles Team made the Takotna run in 7 hours and 20 minutes for a reference.
Go Team Kaiser!!
