Iditarod '11 Update 12 - Sprint To History

77 miles to history

It’s a sprint race to Nome! John Baker left White Mountain exactly 50 minutes before Ramey Smyth. Ramey has always made the run faster than John. We should have a winner around 12 Noon Eastern Time.

Hans looks comfortably in position to take 3rd, followed by Dallas, Hugh and Sebastian.

In the Rookie Race, Nicolas Petit is in and out of Shaktoolik, with Kelly Maixner a couple of hours behind. Jodi Bailey arrived in Unalakleet about 5 hours after Nicolas left, so depending on run-rest tiems, is still in the hunt.
Mike Santos arrived over 3 hours behind Jodi, with Magnus Kaltenbrn and Justin Savidis on the way. Cain Carter is in Kaltag, Angie Taggart is on the way. Scott Janssen is in Eagle Island. Kris Hoffman is out of Grayling, in Red Lantern position.
Rookie Brennan Norden scratched in Shageluk.

Unofficial Standings as of 7am ET (Based on Trackers and Standings)
On the trail to Safety and Nome
1. John Baker (53)
2. Ramey Smyth (30)

In White Mountain
3. Hans Gatt (23)
4. Dallas Seavey (21)
5. Hugh Neff (35)
6. Sebastian Schnuelle (31)

On the trail to White Mountain
7. Ray Redington Jr (3)
8. Jessie Royer (58)
9. Peter Kaiser (54)
10. DeeDee Jonrow (2)
11. Ken Anderson (4)
12. Sven Haltmann (45)
13. Aliy Zirkle (18)

In Elim
14. Sonny Lindner (52)

On the trail to Elim
15. Michael Williams, Jr (41)
16. Lance Mackey (17)
17. Michelle Phillips (39)

In Koyuk
18. Martin Buser (11)
19. Robert Nelson (51)

On the trail to Koyuk
20. Robert Bundtzen (10)
21. Bruce Linton (65) (13)
22. Rick Swenson (49)
23. Karin Hendrickson (37)
24. Trent Herbst (4)
25. Matt Hayashida (61)
26. Kelley Griffin (20)
27. Allen Moore (5)
28. Cim Smyth (59)
29. Nicolas Petit {R} (14)

In Shaktoolik
30. Kelly Maixner {R} (55)
31. Kristy Berington (7)

On the trail to Shaktoolik
32. Lachlan Clarke (42)
33. Ed Stielstra (56)

In Unalakleet
34. Jodi Bailey {R} (16)
35. Mike Santos {R} (27)
36. Paul Johnson (46)

On the trail to Unalakleet
37. Magnus Kaltenbrn {R} (22)
38. Justin Savidis {R} (63)
39. Wattie McDonald (38)

In Kaltag
40. Billy Snodgrass (24)
41. Cain Carter {R} (48)

On the trail to Kaltag
42. Matt Giblin (60)
43. Gerald Sousa (62)
44. Kirk Barnum (47)
45. Angie Taggart {R} (19)

In Eagle Island
46. Scott Janssen {R} (32)
47. Tom Thurston (25)
48. G.B. Jones (40)
49. Heather Siirtola (50)
50. Ellen Halverson (26)

On the trail to Eagle Island
51. Kris Hoffman {R} (8)

ROOKIES
29 Nicolas Petit {R} (14)
30 Kelly Maixner {R} (55)
34 Jodi Bailey {R} (16)
35 Mike Santos {R} (27)
37 Magnus Kaltenbrn {R} (22)
38 Justin Savidis {R} (63)
41 Cain Carter {R} (48)
45 Angie Taggart {R} (19)
46 Scott Janssen {R} (32)
51 Kris Hoffman {R} (8)

SCRATCHED
Bob Storey {R}
Mitch Seavey
Melissa Owens
Zoya DeNure
Jessica Hendricks
Paul Gebhardt
Gerry Willomitzer
Newton Marshall
Judy Currier
James Bardoner {R}
Brennan Norden {R}

Iditarod '11 Update 8 - Sunday morning at the coast

It is Sunday morning, and the race leaders are to the Bearing Sea Coast.

John Baker has reach the coastal village of Unalakleet, putting himself in great shape, as he is from the coastal area and trains his dogs in the windy and cold conditions.
Ramey Smyth is nearly there, followed by Hans, Sebastian and Hugh. The rest of the front runners are all off the Yukon and out of Kaltag.

In the Rookie Race, Nicolas Petit is in front, on the way to Kaltag. Mike Santos is in Eagle Island, with, Kelly Maixner and Jodi Bailey on the way. Magnus Kaltenbrn and Justin Savidis are in Grayling, Cain Carter is in Anvik, and Angie Taggart is in Shageluk, with Scott Janssen on the way. Brennan Norden and Kris Hoffman are in Iditarod, with James Bardoner on the way, in the Red Lantern position.

Newton Marshall and Judy Currier have scratched.

Unofficial Standings as of 11am ET (Based on Trackers and Standings)
In Unalakleet
1. John Baker (53)

On the trail to Unalakleet
2. Ramey Smyth (30)
3. Hans Gatt (23)
4. Sebastian Schnuelle (31)
5. Hugh Neff (35)
6. Ray Redington Jr (3)
7. DeeDee Jonrow (2)
8. Sonny Lindner (52)
9. Dallas Seavey (21)
10. Jessie Royer (58)
11. Lance Mackey (17)
12. Martin Buser (11)

In Kaltag
13. Sven Haltmann (45)
14. Robert Bundtzen (10)
15. Aliy Zirkle (18)
16. Michael Williams, Jr (41)
17. Peter Kaiser (54)
18. Rick Swenson (49)
19. Ken Anderson (4)
20. Bruce Linton (65) (13)
21. Michelle Phillips (39)

On the trail to Kaltag
22. Karin Hendrickson (37)
23. Robert Nelson (51)
24. Matt Hayashida (61)
25. Trent Herbst (4)
26. Nicolas Petit {R} (14)
27. Kristy Berington (7)

In Eagle Island
28. Kelley Griffin (20)
29. Allen Moore (5)
30. Cim Smyth (59)
31. Mike Santos {R} (27)
32. Ed Stielstra (56)

On the trail to Eagle Island
33. Kelly Maixner {R} (55)
34. Lachlan Clarke (42)
35. Jodi Bailey {R} (16)
36. Paul Johnson (46)

In Grayling
37. Magnus Kaltenbrn {R} (22)
38. Justin Savidis {R} (63)
39. Wattie McDonald (38)

In Anvik
40. Cain Carter {R} (48)

In Shageluk
41. Billy Snodgrass (24)
42. G.B. Jones (40)
43. Gerald Sousa (62)
44. Matt Giblin (60)
45. Kirk Barnum (47)
46. Angie Taggart {R} (19)

On the trail to Shageluk
47. Scott Janssen {R} (32)
48. Heather Siirtola (50)
49. Ellen Halverson (26)

In Iditarod
50. Brennan Norden {R} (44)
51. Tom Thurston (25)
52. Kris Hoffman {R} (8)

On the trail to Iditarod
53. James Bardoner {R} (57)


ROOKIES
26 Nicolas Petit {R} (14)
31 Mike Santos {R} (27)
33 Kelly Maixner {R} (55)
35 Jodi Bailey {R} (16)
37 Magnus Kaltenbrn {R} (22)
38 Justin Savidis {R} (63)
40 Cain Carter {R} (48)
46 Angie Taggart {R} (19)
47 Scott Janssen {R} (32)
50 Brennan Norden {R} (44)
52 Kris Hoffman {R} (8)
53 James Bardoner {R} (57)


SCRATCHED
Bob Storey {R}
Mitch Seavey
Melissa Owens
Zoya DeNure
Jessica Hendricks
Paul Gebhardt
Gerry Willomitzer
Newton Marshall
Judy Currier

Iditarod '11 Update 7 - The Race Towards the Yukon

It’s always the big names.

Sebastian Schnuelle rested on the way in to Iditarod, was the first through the checkpoint, and stopped on the way to Shageluk.

Hugh Neff is the first to Shageluk, John Baker is nearly there, followed by Hans, Lance, Martin, Ray and Mike Williams.

In the Rookie Race, Nicolas Petit and Mike Santos are in Iditarod, with Justin Savidis, Kelly Maixner, Magnus Kaltenbrn, Jodi Bailey and Cain Carter on the way. Scott Janssen is in Takotna.. Angie Taggart, Kris Hoffman and Brennan Norden are in McGrath and are on the way, with James Bardoner on the way, in the Red Lantern position.

Unofficial Standings as of 7am ET (Based on Trackers and Standings)
In Shageluk
1. Hugh Neff (35)
2. John Baker (53)

On the trail to Shageluk
3. Hans Gatt (23)
4. Lance Mackey (17)
5. Martin Buser (11)
6. Ray Redington Jr (3)
7. Michael Williams, Jr (41)
8. Sonny Lindner (52)
9. Sebastian Schnuelle (31)
10. Dallas Seavey (21)
11. Ramey Smyth (30)
12. Aliy Zirkle (18)
13. Robert Bundtzen (10)
14. Sven Haltmann (45)
15. Rick Swenson (49)
16. Jessie Royer (58)
17. DeeDee Jonrow (2)
18. Peter Kaiser (54)
19. Ken Anderson (4)

In Iditord
20. Trent Herbst (4)
21. Kelley Griffin (20)
22. Cim Smyth (59)
23. Bruce Linton (65) (13)
24. Michelle Phillips (39)
25. Robert Nelson (51)
26. Judy Currier (29)
27. Allen Moore (5)
28. Nicolas Petit {R} (14)
29. Mike Santos {R} (27)
30. Karin Hendrickson (37)
31. Matt Hayashida (61)
32. Kristy Berington (7)

On the trail to Iditarod
33. Newton Marshall (6)
34. Justin Savidis {R} (63)
35. Paul Johnson (46)
36. Kelly Maixner {R} (55)
37. Lachlan Clarke (42)
38. Magnus Kaltenbrn {R} (22)
39. Jodi Bailey {R} (16)
40. Ed Stielstra (56)
41. Cain Carter {R} (48)

In Ophir
42. Gerald Sousa (62)
43. Billy Snodgrass (24)
44. Wattie McDonald (38)

In Takotna
45. Ellen Halverson (26)
46. Scott Janssen {R} (32)

On the trail to Takotna
47. Matt Giblin (60)
48. Kirk Barnum (47)

In McGrath
49. G.B. Jones (40)
50. Angie Taggart {R} (19)
51. Heather Siirtola (50)
52. Tom Thurston (25)
53. Kris Hoffman {R} (8)
54. Brennan Norden {R} (44)

On the trail to McGrath
55. James Bardoner {R} (57)


ROOKIES
28 Nicolas Petit {R} (14)
29 Mike Santos {R} (27)
34 Justin Savidis {R} (63)
36 Kelly Maixner {R} (55)
39 Jodi Bailey {R} (16)
38 Magnus Kaltenbrn {R} (22)
41 Cain Carter {R} (48)
46 Scott Janssen {R} (32)
50 Angie Taggart {R} (19)
53 Kris Hoffman {R} (8)
54 Brennan Norden {R} (44)
55 James Bardoner {R} (57)


SCRATCHED
Bob Storey {R}
Mitch Seavey
Melissa Owens
Zoya DeNure
Jessica Hendricks
Paul Gebhardt
Gerry Willomitzer

Iditarod '11 Update 5 - Who's In First?

Robert Nelson, Trent Herbst, Cim Smyth and Kelley Griffin are technically in the front positions at Ophir, however, when Martin, Lance, Sebastian, Hugh, Ray, Mitch, Robert, Hans and Dallas take off, they will take over as the top 4 take their 24.

The next 20 or so teams are also in Takotna.

In the Rookie Race, Nicolas Petit, Mike Santos, Justin Savidis, Jodi Bailey are in Takotna. Magnus Kaltenbrn on his way. Kelly Maixner and Cain Carter are in McGrath. Angie Taggart is in Nikolai. Kris Hoffman, Brennan Norden and Scott Janssen are on the way, with James Bardoner on the way to Rohn.

Gerry Willomitzer scratched in McGrath and Bob Story in Rainy Pass.

Iditarod '11 Update 4 - When to 24?

The top third of the field is in Takotna. Martin Buser, who also won the Spirit of Alaska award for being the first to McGrath, was the first in, followed by Lance about an hour and a half later. They’ve been resting 6 hours, so some teams will certainly take their 24 there. Time will tell if a musher will run farther to Ophir, or even try the move that Lance used in ’09 and run straight through to Iditarod, leaving the field behind.

In the Rookie Race, Nicolas Petit is in front, into McGrath. Mike Santos, Justin Savidis, Cain Carter, Kelly Maixner, Jodi Bailey and Magnus Kaltenbrn in Nikolai.

The back of the pack is primarily in Rohn, with James Bardoner on the way and Bob Story still reported to be in Rainy Pass.

Paul Gebhardt and Jessica Hendricks scratched in Nikolai.

Unofficial Standings as of 7am ET (Based on Trackers and Standings)

1. Martin Buser (11)

2. Lance Mackey (17)

3. Sebastian Schnuelle (31)

4. Hugh Neff (35)

5. Ray Redington Jr (3)

6. Mitch Seavey (28)

7. Robert Bundtzen (10)

8. Hans Gatt (23)

9. Dallas Seavey (21)

10. Michael Williams, Jr (41)

11. John Baker (53)

12. Sonny Lindner (52)

13. DeeDee Jonrow (2)

14. Ramey Smyth (30)

15. Bruce Linton (65) (13)

16. Aliy Zirkle (18)

17. Sven Haltmann (45)

18. Jessie Royer (58)

On the trail to Takotna

19. Rick Swenson (49)

20. Peter Kaiser (54)

21. Michelle Phillips (39)

22. Ken Anderson (43)

In McGrath

23. Judy Currier (29)

24. Trent Herbst (4)

25. Nicolas Petit {R} (14)

On the trail to McGrath

26. Gerry Willomitze (33)

27. Kelley Griffin (20)

28. Allen Moore (5)

29. Robert Nelson (51)

30. Kristy Berington (7)

31. Karin Hendrickson (37)

32. Cim Smyth (59)

33. Matt Hayashida (61)

34. Mike Santos {R} (27)

35. Newton Marshall (6)

36. Justin Savidis {R} (63)

37. Cain Carter {R} (48)

38. Paul Johnson (46)

39. Kelly Maixner {R} (55)

In Nikolai

40. Lachlan Clarke (42)

41. Jodi Bailey {R} (16)

42. Billy Snodgrass (24)

43. Magnus Kaltenbrn {R} (22)

On the trail to Nikolai

44. Wattie McDonald (38)

45. Ed Stielstra (56)

46. G.B. Jones (40)

47. Gerald Sousa (62)

48. Matt Giblin (60)

49. Kirk Barnum (47)

50. Angie Taggart {R} (19)

51. Ellen Halverson (26)

52. Heather Siirtola (50)

In Rohn

53. Scott Janssen {R} (32)

54. Tom Thurston (25)

55. Kris Hoffman {R} (8)

56. Brennan Norden {R} (44)

On the trail to Rohn

57. James Bardoner {R} (57)

In Rainy Pass

58. Bob Storey {R} (15)

ROOKIES

25 Nicolas Petit {R} (14)

34 Mike Santos {R} (27)

36 Justin Savidis {R} (63)

37 Cain Carter {R} (48)

39 Kelly Maixner {R} (55)

41 Jodi Bailey {R} (16)

43 Magnus Kaltenbrn {R} (22)

50 Angie Taggart {R} (19)

53 Scott Janssen {R} (32)

55 Kris Hoffman {R} (8)

56 Brennan Norden {R} (44)

57 James Bardoner {R} (57)

58 Bob Storey {R} (15)

SCRATCHED

Melissa Owens

Zoya DeNure (9)

Jessica Hendricks

Paul Gebhardt

Iditarod '11 Update 2 - Up the Pass

Front-runners are parked at the Rainy Pass checkpoint

Lance, Ray, Hugh, Sebastian and Paul are all stopped at mile 136.

Jodi Bailey and a large pack are stopped at the Finger Lake checkpoint.

James Bardoner appears to be leaving Skwentna, leaving Tom Thurston and Kris Hoffman as the last place teams.

There have been no reported scratches at this point. There is a LOT of race to go!

Yukon Quest Update #21

Red Lantern

Hank DeBruin takes the Red Lantern in 13 days, 10 hours and 54 minutes, ending the 2011 Yukon Quest.

Earlier in the day, Tamara Rose, Kyla Durham and Jerry Joinson arrived in Fairbanks.

At the Banquet, the awards were given. A new award was created this year to honor the dogs that exhibit strong character and perseverance out on the trail. The award is named after its first recipient. Silver, from Brent Sass’ team. In 2006, during a storm on Eagle Summit, Silver was instrumental in assisting a musher in trouble and another team to get over the summit. Again, this year, Silver was key for Brent in getting his team and Hans Gatt’s over American summit outside the city of Eagle. The Silver Legacy Award will be given to honor future canines for their incredible deeds and feats of bravery and honor.

The Golden Harness Award went to Dallas Seavey’s dogs Diesel and Chung.

The Dawson City Award went to Ken Anderson.

The Rookie of the Year went to the 2011 Yukon Quest Champion Dallas Seavey.

The Challenge of the North award is presented to the musher who most exemplified the Spirit of the Yukon Quest, went to Kelley Griffin.

The Veterinarian’s Choice Award for best dog care went to Mike Ellis.

The Sportsmanship Award is presented to the musher who demonstrates sportsmanship along the trail as selected by their fellow mushers. This year, there was a three-way tie in the musher voting which race officials chose not to break. Instead, they issued the Award to all three mushers: Mike Ellis, Allen Moore and Brent Sass. The three mushers each conveyed the same message – that this year, the award could have gone to each and every musher, because everyone was out there helping each other.

Final Standings

1. Dallas Seavey (3)
2. Sebastian Schnuelle (11)
3. Ken Anderson (18)
4. Brent Sass (22)
5. Kelley Griffin (1)
6. Allen Moore (24)
7. Jodi Bailey (17)
8. Mike Ellis
9. David Dalton (23)
10. Tamara Rose (12)
11. Kyla Durham (14)
12. Jerry Joinson (21)
13. Hank DeBruin (19)

Scratched

Denis Tremblay (2)

Allen Dennis (20)

Michelle Phillips (4)

Wade Marrs (15)

Clint Warnke (25)

Didier Moggia (7)

Joshua Cadzow (16)

Hans Gatt (13)

Dan Kaduce (10)

Withdrawn

Christine Roalofs (9)

Hugh Neff (8)

Johannes Rygh (6)

Yukon Quest Update #18

Winding Down

With 6 across the finish line, there are 7 mushers still on the trail.

Rookie Jodi Bailey arrived in Two Rivers a few hours ago for her mandatory 8 hour stop.

Dave and Mike are still several miles out.

Tamara, Jerry, Kyla and Hank are leaving Central, to head over Eagle summit..

Johannes Rygh has been withdrawn.

Complete Standings

FINISH

1. Dallas Seavey (3)
2. Sebastian Schnuelle (11)
3. Ken Anderson (18)
4. Brent Sass (22)
5. Kelley Griffin (1)
6. Allen Moore (24)

In Two Rivers

7. Jodi Bailey (17)

On the trail

8. David Dalton (23)
9. Mike Ellis

Out of Central

10. Tamara Rose (12)
11. Jerry Joinson (21)
12. Kyla Durham (14)
13. Hank DeBruin (19)

Scratched

Denis Tremblay (2)

Allen Dennis (20)

Michelle Phillips (4)

Wade Marrs (15)

Clint Warnke (25)

Didier Moggia (7)

Joshua Cadzow (16)

Hans Gatt (13)

Dan Kaduce (10)

Withdrawn

Christine Roalofs (9)

Hugh Neff (8)

Johannes Rygh (6)

Yukon Quest Update #17

Dallas Seavey, 2011 Yukon Quest Champion!

Dallas, also taking Rookie-of-the-Year, crossed the finish line 33 minutes before Sebastian Schnuelle. Ken Anderson finished 3^rd. Brent is on his way in.

Kelley and Allen are taking the mandatory 8 hours in Two Rivers.

Jodi, Dave and Mike are in Central.

Tamara, Jerry, Johannes, Kyla and Hank are in Circle City.

Complete Standings

FINISH

1. Dallas Seavey (3)
2. Sebastian Schnuelle (11)
3. Ken Anderson (18)

On the trail

4. Brent Sass (22)

In Two Rivers

5. Kelley Griffin (1)
6. Allen Moore (24)

In Central

7. Jodi Bailey (17)
8. David Dalton (23)
9. Mike Ellis

In Circle

10. Tamara Rose (12)
11. Jerry Joinson (21)
12. Johannes Rygh (6)
13. Kyla Durham (14)
14. Hank DeBruin (19)

Scratched

Denis Tremblay (2)

Allen Dennis (20)

Michelle Phillips (4)

Wade Marrs (15)

Clint Warnke (25)

Didier Moggia (7)

Joshua Cadzow (16)

Hans Gatt (13)

Withdrawn

Christine Roalofs (9)

Hugh Neff (8)

Dan Kaduce (10)

Yukon Quest Update #16

Race On!
Dallas Seavey left the mandatory 8 hour stop at Two Rivers, with Ken Anderson leaving 13 minutes behind, for the 75 mile race to the finish. Sebastian will leave a half-hour later. Hard to predict, but it could take anywhere from 8 to 10 hours to get to Fairbanks.
Kelley is on the trail out of 101, with Allen still resting there.Jodi and Dave are out of Circle, heading towards the overflow on the way to Central. Mike is behind them.Tamara, Johannes, Jerry, Kyla and Hank have left Slavin’s.

Complete Standings

1. Dallas Seavey (3)
2. Ken Anderson (18)

In Two Rivers

3. Sebastian Schnuelle (11)
4. Brent Sass (22)

Out of Mile 101

5. Kelley Griffin (1)

In Mile 101

6. Allen Moore (24)

Out of Circle

7. Jodi Bailey (17)
8. David Dalton (23)
9. Mike Ellis

Out of Slavin’s

10. Tamara Rose (12)
11. Johannes Rygh (6)
12. Jerry Joinson (21)
13. Kyla Durham (14)
14. Hank DeBruin (19)

Scratched

Denis Tremblay (2)

Allen Dennis (20)

Michelle Phillips (4)

Wade Marrs (15)

Clint Warnke (25)

Didier Moggia (7)

Joshua Cadzow (16)

Hans Gatt (13)

Withdrawn

Christine Roalofs (9)

Hugh Neff (8)

Dan Kaduce (10)

Yukon Quest Update #15

Changes

5:30am CT (6:30ET) Everything has changed. It’s hard to write this. Hugh and Dan were both battered by winds on Eagle summit. They had both attempted to cross, but turned back. Hugh has had a dog die. They eventually accepted a ride in a truck to the next checkpoint. They will both have to scratch.

Ken Anderson has taken the lead out of Mile 101. Dallas was out 2^nd. Sebstian was the first in, 3^rd out. Allen and Kelley are also on the trail out of 101.

Jodi was first into Central by an hour before Dave. Mike was 3 hours later.

Tamara, Jerry, Johannes and Kyla have arrived in Slavin’s, with Hank still coming.

Complete Standings

1. Ken Anderson (18)
2. Dallas Seavey (3)
3. Sebastian Schnuelle (11)
4. Brent Sass (22)
5. Allen Moore (24)
6. Kelley Griffin (1)

In Central

7. Jodi Bailey (17)
8. David Dalton (23)

In Slavin’s

9. Tamara Rose (12)
10. Jerry Joinson (21)
11. Johannes Rygh (6)
12. Kyla Durham (14)

On the trail

13. Hank DeBruin (19)

Scratched

Denis Tremblay (2)

Allen Dennis (20)

Michelle Phillips (4)

Wade Marrs (15)

Clint Warnke (25)

Didier Moggia (7)

Joshua Cadzow (16)

Hans Gatt (13)

Hugh Neff (8)

Dan Kaduce (10)

Withdrawn

Christine Roalofs (9)

Yukon Quest Update #14

What a Race!

What a day on the trail! First, the Yukon Quest - Official Site reported on an area of severe overflow about 20 miles from Central. Hans Gatt was struggling in waist-deep water, trying to get his dogs and sled out, when Sebastian came upon him. Seb helped Hans get his sled out of the water, then get to some shelter and dry off. Eventually, both mushers made it to Central, where Hans eventually scratched, due to severe frostbite. Dallas came in so covered in ice, he couldn’t get his boots off.

Hugh seems to have been struggling up Eagle summit – we won’t know for sure until his tracker updates or he makes it in to the Mile 101 checkpoint.

Dan Kaduce is the next musher out of Central, having great runs put him into this position. Sebastian will likely be close behind. If there’s trouble on the mountain, this thing is FAR from being decided!

Complete Standings

1. Hugh Neff (8)
2. Dan Kaduce (10)

In Central

3. Sebastian Schnuelle (11)
4. Dallas Seavey (3)
5. Ken Anderson (18)
6. Brent Sass (22)

On the trail to Central

7. Allen Moore (24)
8. Kelley Griffin (1)

On the Way to Circle

9. Jodi Bailey (17)
10. David Dalton (23)
11. Mike Ellis (5)

Out of Eagle

12. Kyla Durham (14)
13. Tamara Rose (12)
14. Jerry Joinson (21)
15. Johannes Rygh (6)
16. Hank DeBruin (19)

Scratched

Denis Tremblay (2)

Allen Dennis (20)

Michelle Phillips (4)

Wade Marrs (15)

Clint Warnke (25)

Didier Moggia (7)

Joshua Cadzow (16)

Hans Gatt (13)

Withdrawn

Christine Roalofs (9)

Yukon Quest Update #13

Monday Morning Cold

As of 6:30am ET, Hugh was in Central. He arrived last night, covered in ice from encountering severe overflow. Temps reported at minus 50!

Sebastian is about 15 miles behind, followed by Dan, Dallas, Hans and Ken.

Further back is Brent, followed by Allen.

Kelley has left Circle City and Josh is getting ready.

After a long rest at Trout Creek, Jodi, David and Mike will most likely pass through Slavin’s Roadhouse.

Kyla, Tamara and Jerry have left Eagle, where Johannes, Didier and Hank are resting.

Complete Standings

1. Hugh Neff (8)
2. Sebastian Schnuelle (11)
3. Dan Kaduce (10)
4. Dallas Seavey (3)
5. Hans Gatt (13)
6. Ken Anderson (18)
7. Allen Moore (24)
8. Brent Sass (22)
9. Kelley Griffin (1)
10. Joshua Cadzow (16)

On the Way to Circle

11. Jodi Bailey (17)
12. David Dalton (23)
13. Mike Ellis (5)

Out of Eagle

14. Kyla Durham (14)
15. Tamara Rose (12)
16. Jerry Joinson (21)

In Eagle

17. Johannes Rygh (6)
18. Didier Moggia (7)
19. Hank DeBruin (19)

Scratched

Denis Tremblay (2)

Allen Dennis (20)

Michelle Phillips (4)

Wade Marrs (15)

Clint Warnke (25)

Withdrawn

Christine Roalofs (9)

Yukon Quest Update #12

Sunday Morning Report

As of 8:30am ET, Hugh was in Circle City. He has maintained his lead.

The “chase pack” has pushed through Slavin’s Roadhouse, with Brent and Dan stopped there. Dan has joined the battle!

Kelley and Josh are resting just behind.

Jodi was first into Eagle, with David and Mike right behind.

With Johannes Rygh his tracker appears to be not working, if he left when reported, he must be about at the summit.

The back of the pack is stopped on the trail before the summit.

Complete Standings

1. Hugh Neff (8)
2. Dallas Seavey (3)
3. Hans Gatt (13)
4. Sebastian Schnuelle (11)
5. Allen Moore (24)
6. Ken Anderson (18)

At Slavin’s Roadhouse

7. Brent Sass (22)
8. Dan Kaduce (10)

On the trail

9. Kelley Griffin (1)
10. Joshua Cadzow (16)

In Eagle

11. Jodi Bailey (17)
12. David Dalton (23)
13. Mike Ellis (5)

Climbing American Summit

14. Johannes Rygh (6)

Approaching the summit

15. Jerry Joinson (21)
16. Tamara Rose (12)
17. Didier Moggia (7)
18. Kyla Durham (14)
19. Hank DeBruin (19)

Scratched

Denis Tremblay (2)

Allen Dennis (20)

Michelle Phillips (4)

Wade Marrs (15)

Clint Warnke (25)

Withdrawn

Christine Roalofs (9)

Yukon Quest Update #11

Saturday morning

Hugh appears to still be parked 25 mile out of Slavin’s Roadhouse.

The next pack has stopped at Trout Creek – Hans, Brent, Ken, Sebastian, Allen and Dallas.

Dan is on his way towards that group. Kelley and Josh are resting in Eagle.

Mike and David are approaching the American Summit.

Jodi is starting to move out of 40 Mile checkpoint after a long rest, with Johannes Rygh parked there.

On the trail is Tamara Rose, Jerry Joinson, Didier Moggia, Kyla Durham and Hank DeBruin.

Clint Warnke scratched in Dawson.

Complete Standings

1. Hugh Neff (8)
2. Brent Sass (22)
3. Hans Gatt (13)
4. Ken Anderson (18)
5. Sebastian Schnuelle (11)
6. Allen Moore (24)
7. Dallas Seavey (3)
8. Dan Kaduce (10)

In Eagle

9. Kelley Griffin (1)
10. Joshua Cadzow (16)

Climbing American Summit

11. Mike Ellis (5)
12. David Dalton (23)

40 Mile

13. Jodi Bailey (17)
14. Johannes Rygh (6)

Out of Dawson City

15. Jerry Joinson (21)
16. Tamara Rose (12)
17. Didier Moggia (7)
18. Kyla Durham (14)
19. Hank DeBruin (19)

Scratched

Denis Tremblay (2)

Allen Dennis (20)

Michelle Phillips (4)

Wade Marrs (15)

Clint Warnke (25)

Withdrawn

Christine Roalofs (9)

Yukon Quest Update #10

Friday Night Highlights

Hugh is stopped partway to Slavin’s Roadhouse. In Eagle, the next 6 mushers rest, who will make a break first?
Dan is approaching the American Summit, followed by Kelley and Josh.
Jodi, Mike and Davie are camped outside the 40 Mile checkpoint, with Johannes Rygh on the way.
Clint Warnke left Dawson but returned, is waiting to decide whether or not to leave with the next group – Tamara Rose, Jerry Joinson, Didier Moggia, Kyla Durham and Hank DeBruin.
After Wade Marrs traveled up the Yukon to 40 Mile, he decided to not take the chance to get into trouble on the summit with the growing storm, turned his team around and drove them back to Dawson, where he scratched.
Christine Roalofs was driven to Dawson by her handler and was withdrawn.

Complete Standings

1. Hugh Neff (8)
On the trail to Eagle
2. Brent Sass (22)
3. Hans Gatt (13)
4. Ken Anderson (18)
5. Sebastian Schnuelle (11)
6. Allen Moore (24)
7. Dallas Seavey (3)
Climbing American Summit
8. Dan Kaduce (10)
9. Kelley Griffin (1)
10. Joshua Cadzow (16)
40 Mile
11. Jodi Bailey (17)
12. Mike Ellis (5)
13. David Dalton (23)
Out of Dawson City
14. Johannes Rygh (6)
In Dawson City
15. Clint Warnke (25)
16. Tamara Rose (12)
17. Jerry Joinson (21)
18. Didier Moggia (7)
19. Kyla Durham (14)
20. Hank DeBruin (19)

Scratched
Denis Tremblay (2)
Allen Dennis (20)
Michelle Phillips (4)
Wade Marrs (15)

Withdrawn
Christine Roalofs (9)