After a 4 hour break, Pete pulled the hook and the Team are off on their way down the Kuskokwim river towards McGrath and Takotna. It’s 48 miles on the Kuskokwim and then another 18 miles of trail to the old town of Takotna.
Mushing Weather is better than Bethel where it is sunny and about 33 degrees. A bit cooler up in the upper Kuskokwim where it’s 25 and cloudy. A little warm, but way better than warm!!
Pete’s running about an hour behind last year’s time, so I’m anticipating him into Takotna a bit past 11pm tonight. I’d bet he will declare his 24 and take a good break anticipating cooler temps later this week.
Pete’s 2023 Times on the Upper Kuskokwim.
Nice afternoon for dogsled mushing!! Go Team Kaiser!!
