As we went about our daily lives today, the questions were the same– Where’s Pete? What’s Happening? Who’s ahead?
It’s easy to think about the finish at this point for Kaiser Race Fans as this point is about the finish of the Kuskokwim 300. Pete has earned the nickname, “Three Pete” because he won that race the last three years.
But this race is a completely different animal and today really shows the difference between the races. Pete left out of Tanana bound for Ruby early this morning, just after 1am. By the time he reaches Ruby, he will have spent almost an entire day on just one leg of this race. Sticking to his race plan, Pete has led the pack, and then stepped aside to give the Team a break twice. I’m still thinking he is bound for Galena given this rest schedule. The long grind of this longest leg of the 2017 Iditarod has to be tough mentally as it must seem like it’s taking quite a long time to make it down the trail. The one good thing is that Pete has been through this before and knows what to expect.
As the race leaves Ruby, we will be once again on a traditional Iditarod trail for just one 50 mile leg to Galena and then it is off to the North country of the Koyukon and Huslia.
Stay Tuned!
Tonight’s Mushing Weather Forecast for: Lower Koyukuk and Middle Yukon Valleys
Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows 10 to 25 below. Light winds.
Go Team Kaiser!
