20 miles to go!

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The “Back Trail” is an old wood cutting and hunting trail that Pete has traveled for many years. After a short journey across the Gweek river, it is the “Back Trail” that will lead Pete and the Team towards Bethel, a warm bed, his waiting family and friends, and the Finish Line.

It is looking positive for the Team, but in Dog Sled Mushing nothing is for certain until the first paws cross the Finish Line. As we have seen so many times, there are always unknown challenges and Pete won’t feel confidence until he sees the lights of Bethel in sight and the cheer of the crowd as he and the Team cross the Finish Line.

At this point in the race it there are still games to be played. Mushers will run with their lights off and sneak up on the leader if he isn’t careful.

The big race to watch right now is between Joar Leifseth-Ulsom and Brent Sass. They are neck and neck and it is going to be fun to see who wins the battle.

Presently Pete has about a 4 mile lead on Joar followed by Brent a mile back. Richie Diehl is holding 4th and Josh Cadzow in 5th. The “Young Guns” have made their mark on this race as Brent is the “Old Man” of the five, at 36 years old, and the remaining mushers under 30 years old. Fun to see the younger generation not only involved, but showing great success and dedication!

Currently in Bethel the winds have subsided a bit to 20mph and the temperature is a balmy 13 degrees.

It is looking like about 2 hours from now, or between 10:30 and 11:00am for the Finish, so put the DVR on to record the Mighty Seahawks, and head on down to the Finish Line to Cheer on Team Kaiser!

Go Team Kaiser!

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