Just got a chance to look at the standings so far in the Iditarod. Many familiar names in the front, and a rookie is in 6th. from places 1-12:
- Mitch Seavy
- Aaron Burmeister
- Aliy Zerkle
- Martin Buser
- Jake Berkowitz
- Joar Liefseth Olsum Jr, (Rookie)
- Dallas Seavy
- Sonny Lidner
- Ray Reddington Jr
- Jessie Royer
- DeeDee Jonrow
- Jeff King
Looks like all the field has taken the mandatory 24 hour layover, and the majority have taken the 8 hour mandatory (with a mandatory layover at White Mountain still to come). The top two have made it to Unalakleet, which is about 200 miles from White Mountain, with the rest having left Kaltag - just under 300 miles from WM.
The Alaska Daily News also carries many stories from this years Iditarod.
Looks like a Tuesday finish, althought it all depends upon weather conditions, and of course the dogs and mushers.
Things can change quickly. Just a few hours ago, I think that I heard that Zerkle had slipped from 1st to 2nd...now listed in 3rd. Obviously, I've not been following closely.
Posted by: Cop Car | March 11, 2013 at 12:56 AM
The winner was a really old guy - older than you - the oldest ever to have won. His son, as you know, was the youngest ever to have won; but, I don't know what year that was. It wasn't nearly as much fun without your running commentary; but, work before pleasure. Sorry that your hours working/driving are so long!
Posted by: Cop Car | March 15, 2013 at 01:10 PM
Wow - Mitch Seavy, the winner is really old, older than me by a whole two years. Alright, i must admit there was a time that I thought 35 was ancient, so, sure, have your fun with the age thing.
Dallas Seavy won last year - as the youngest winner ever.
I was happy to see that Allie Zirkle came in second again (she was second last year). Would have been great if she captured first, but maybe next year!
Posted by: bogie | March 17, 2013 at 07:04 AM
Only those of us who are really old dare chide you youngsters about your ages!
Posted by: Cop Car | March 17, 2013 at 12:54 PM