Monday, February 13, 2012

Champion of 2012 K300!



 Holy cow it is cold! We drove down to the finish line. The local radio show broadcasted that the winner was on his way in. The wind was fierce, and had been for much of the race. Earlier, Jen Peeks won the Bogus Creek 150 (first woman) in less than 18 hours, and Ray Nose took the Akiak Dash in less than six.






 Winner Rhone Buser, age 22, beat the pack in 41 hours and about 12 minutes.






 It was so cold. Lily's glasses are not fogged up, but frosted over.


 Pretty impressive how gracious these mushers are after having had no sleep for 40 hours, in 30 to 50 below plus, winds not letting up. He looked like he had a ball!





1 comment:

  1. Such a great photo essay. Gee, it was 1984 when I went into Bethel to watch the start. Looks familiar. Keep 'em comin'.-Jim

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