Iditarod 2015 Final Results

The 2015 Iditarod race is officially over, with Cindy Abbott taking the Red Lantern on her third attempt at finishing the race.

At the awards banquet, Thomas Waerner received the Rookie of the Year for the rookie who placed the highest. The complete list of award winners is on the Iditarod website at http://iditarod.com/eye-on-the-trail-iditarod-xliii-is-history/

Here are the final Official Results:

1.     Dallas Seavey (46)

2.     Mitch Seavey (18)

3.     Aaron Burmeister (63)

4.     Jessie Royer (3)

5.     Aliy Zirkle (32)

6.     Joar Leifseth Ulsom (16)

7.     Jeff King (59)

8.     Wade Marrs (65)

9.     Ken Anderson (36)

10. Nicolas Petit (12)

11. Travis Beals (56)

12. Paul Gebhardt (28)

13. Kelly Maixner (9)

14. Peter Kaiser (54)

15. Christian Turner (73)

16. Ray Redington Jr (34)

17. Thomas Waerner (8) {R}

18. Jason Campeau (70) {R}

19. Hugh Neff (24)

20. Michelle Phillips (6)

21. John Baker (78)

22. Martin Buser (4)

23. Richie Diehl (42)

24. Nathan Schroeder (26)

25. Mats Pettersson (55)

26. Scott Smith (69)

27. Paige Drobny (58)

28. Anna Berington (39)

29. Kristy Berington (11)

30. Jodi Bailey (22)

31. DeeDee Jonrowe (29)

32. Curt Perano (21)

33. Justin Savidis (19)

34. Charley Bejna (38)

35. Seth Barnes (23) {R}

36. Benjamin Harper (37) {R}

37. Linwood Fiedler (27)

38. Allen Moore (57)

39. Mike Santos (61)

40. Rohn Buser (31)

41.  Matt Failor (15)

42. Jason Mackey (72)

43. Lance Mackey (30)

44. Rick Casillo (52)

45. Timothy Hunt (68)

46. Laura Allaway (49) {R}

47. Monica Zappa (53)

48. Heidi Sutter (76) {R}

49. Lisbet Norris (41)

50. Rob Cooke (2) {R}

51. Chuck Schaeffer (67) {R}

52. Brian Wilmshurst (50) {R}

53. Yvonne Dabakk (33)

54. Lev Shvarts (40) {R}

55. Yuka Honda (60) {R}

56. Alan Stevens (77) {R}

57. Becca Moore (47) {R}

58. Steve Watkins (66) {R}

59. Mark Selland (17) {R}

60. Alan Eischens (7) {R}

61. Isabelle Travadon (43) {R}

62. Marcelle Fressineau (25)

63. Lachlan Clarke (5)

64. Cindy Gallea (64)

65. Trent Herbst (75)

66. Cindy Abbott (10) {R}

Scratched

Zoya DeNure (79)

Gwenn Bogart (14) {R}

Christine Roalofs (62)

Philip Walters (51) {R}

Ellen Halverson (35)

Gerald Sousa (44)

Jan Steves (45)

Katherine Keith (74)

Jim Lanier (13)

Scott Janssen (20)

Bryan Bearss (48)

Withdrawn

Brent Sass (71)

Iditarod Update #23 - Red Lantern Awarded

The 2012 Iditarod is over!

At 2:57am Alaska time, Monday, March 19th, Jan Steves crossed under the burled arch in Nome, to take the Red Lantern. Her training mentor Bob Chlupach finished about 2 minutes ahead of her, as the two teams have been running together the entire race.

74-year old Dan Seavey finished Sunday morning, greeted by his son, Mitch (7th place) and grandson Dallas (1st place).

Awards given at the Finisher’s Banquet:
Pen Air Spirit of Alaska Award – Aliy Zirkle
GCI Dorothy G. Page Halfway Award – Jim Lanier
Wells Fargo Bank Alaska Gold Coast Award - Aliy Zirkle
Nome Kennel Club Fastest Time from Safety to Nome Award - Mike Williams, Jr.
Horizon Lines Most Improved Musher Award - Rohn Buser
Jerry Austin Rookie of the Year – Brent Sass
Fred Meyer Sportsmanship Award – Lance Mackey
ExxonMobil Mushers Choice Award- Dan Seavey
Northern Air Cargo Herbie Nayokpuk Memorial Award – Michelle Phillips
Golden Clipboard Award – Community of Nulato
Golden Stethoscope Award - Ruth Kothe, DVM and Tanja Kruse, DVM
Alaska Airlines Leonhard Seppala Humanitarian Award – DeeDee Jonrowe
City of Nome Lolly Medley Golden Harness Award Winner – Guinness – Dallas Seavey Lead Dog

OFFICIAL FINAL STANDINGS:

1. Dallas Seavey (34)
2. Aliy Zirkle (14)
3. Ramey Smyth (21)
4. Aaron Burmeister (44)
5. Peter Kaiser (28)
6. Ray Redington Jr (2)
7. Mitch Seavey (35)
8. Michael Williams, Jr (51)
9. John Baker (11)
10. DeeDee Jonrowe (17)
11. Sigrid Ekran (24)
12. Ken Anderson (39)
13. Brent Sass (50) {R}
14. Sonny Lindner (59)
15. Paul Gebhardt (25)
16. Michelle Phillips (26)
17. Hugh Neff (27)
18. Rohn Buser (62)
19. Martin Buser (41)
20. Gerald Sousa (58)
21. Colleen Robertia (42)
22. Lance Mackey (18)
23. Jodi Bailey (6)
24. Cim Smyth (8)
25. Ed Stielstra (45)
26. Anjanette Steer (32) {R}
27. Braxton Peterson (63) {R}
28. Kelley Griffin (20)
29. Nicolas Petit (9)
30. Rick Swenson (60)
31. Ryne Olson (46) {R}
32. Kelly Maixner (12)
33. Jim Lanier (3)
34. Mike Santos (22) {R}
35. Bruce Linton (36)
36. Karin Hendrickson (43)
37. Matt Giblin (52)
38. Trent Herbst (16)
39. Scott Janssen (37)
40. Curt Perano (61) {R}
41. Art Church, Jr (64)
42. William Pinkham (4)
43. Anna Berington, (33) {R}
44. Kristy Berington (31)
45. Justin Savidis (38)
46. Travis Cooper (19) {R}
47. Jaimee Kinzer (30) {R}
48. Matt Failor (57) {R}
49. Hank Debruin (48) {R}
50. Karen Ramstead (56)
51. Dan Seavey (65)
52. Bob Chlupach (49)
53. Jan Steves (40) {R}

Scratched
Michael Suprenant (13)
Kirk Barnum (47)
Tom Thurston (5)
Gerry Willomitzer (23)
Josh Cadzow (55) {R}
Jeff King (10)
Pat Moon (15) {R}
Jake Berkowitz (29)
Lachlan Clarke (66)
Zoya DeNure (53)
Wade Marrs (7)
Ryan Redington (67)
Silvia Furtwängler (54) {R}


Bib Numbers (X)
Rookie {R}

Iditarod Update #22 - Sunday Morning Survivors

The final 3 teams have the finish in sight, as the persevering teams continuously finish.

Over the last 36 hours, Art Church, Jr, William Pinkham, twins sisters Anna and Kristy Berington, Justin Savidis, Travis Cooper. Jaimee Kinzer, Matt Failor, Hank Debruin and Karen Ramstead have all finished, rounding out the Top 50.

Dan Seavey has just reached Safety, and should finish this morning.

Bob Chlupach and Jan Steves can leave White Mountain a little after noon today, for the 10 – 12 hour run to Nome.

Nice job by all these teams to carry on to the finish!

UNOFFICIAL CURRENT STANDINGS as of 6:30am AKDT/10:30am EDT
(Based on tracker data and Official Standings):

FINISHED
1. Dallas Seavey (34)
2. Aliy Zirkle (14)
3. Ramey Smyth (21)
4. Aaron Burmeister (44)
5. Peter Kaiser (28)
6. Ray Redington Jr (2)
7. Mitch Seavey (35)
8. Michael Williams, Jr (51)
9. John Baker (11)
10. DeeDee Jonrowe (17)
11. Sigrid Ekran (24)
12. Ken Anderson (39)
13. Brent Sass (50) {R}
14. Sonny Lindner (59)
15. Paul Gebhardt (25)
16. Michelle Phillips (26)
17. Hugh Neff (27)
18. Rohn Buser (62)
19. Martin Buser (41)
20. Gerald Sousa (58)
21. Colleen Robertia (42)
22. Lance Mackey (18)
23. Jodi Bailey (6)
24. Cim Smyth (8)
25. Ed Stielstra (45)
26. Anjanette Steer (32) {R}
27. Braxton Peterson (63) {R}
28. Kelley Griffin (20)
29. Nicolas Petit (9)
30. Rick Swenson (60)
31. Ryne Olson (46) {R}
32. Kelly Maixner (12)
33. Jim Lanier (3)
34. Mike Santos (22) {R}
35. Bruce Linton (36)
36. Karin Hendrickson (43)
37. Matt Giblin (52)
38. Trent Herbst (16)
39. Scott Janssen (37)
40. Curt Perano (61) {R}
41. Art Church, Jr (64)
42. William Pinkham (4)
43. Anna Berington, (33) {R}
44. Kristy Berington (31)
45. Justin Savidis (38)
46. Travis Cooper (19) {R}
47. Jaimee Kinzer (30) {R}
48. Matt Failor (57) {R}
49. Hank Debruin (48) {R}
50. Karen Ramstead (56)

On the Trail to Nome
51. Dan Seavey (65)

In White Mountain
52. Bob Chlupach (49)
53. Jan Steves (40) {R}

Scratched
Michael Suprenant (13)
Kirk Barnum (47)
Tom Thurston (5)
Gerry Willomitzer (23)
Josh Cadzow (55) {R}
Jeff King (10)
Pat Moon (15) {R}
Jake Berkowitz (29)
Lachlan Clarke (66)
Zoya DeNure (53)
Wade Marrs (7)
Ryan Redington (67)
Silvia Furtwängler (54) {R}


Bib Numbers (X)
Rookie {R}

Iditarod Update #21 - Friday Afternoon Finishers

Teams came in throughout the day, and will continue tonight and tomorrow.

Rookie Mike Santos finished 34th this morning, followed by Bruce Linton, Karin Hendrickson, Matt Giblin, Trent Herbst and Scott Janssen.

Curt Perano from New Zealand has just crossed under the burled arch in 40th place.

The final 13 remaining teams are still working their way toward Nome.

Dan Seavey is made it into Koyuk after his adventure getting lost on the ice.

Bob Chlupach and Jan Steves are resting in Shaktoolik.

UNOFFICIAL CURRENT STANDINGS as of 1:45pm AKDT/5:45pm EDT
(Based on tracker data and Official Standings):

FINISHED
1. Dallas Seavey (34)
2. Aliy Zirkle (14)
3. Ramey Smyth (21)
4. Aaron Burmeister (44)
5. Peter Kaiser (28)
6. Ray Redington Jr (2)
7. Mitch Seavey (35)
8. Michael Williams, Jr (51)
9. John Baker (11)
10. DeeDee Jonrowe (17)
11. Sigrid Ekran (24)
12. Ken Anderson (39)
13. Brent Sass (50) {R}
14. Sonny Lindner (59)
15. Paul Gebhardt (25)
16. Michelle Phillips (26)
17. Hugh Neff (27)
18. Rohn Buser (62)
19. Martin Buser (41)
20. Gerald Sousa (58)
21. Colleen Robertia (42)
22. Lance Mackey (18)
23. Jodi Bailey (6)
24. Cim Smyth (8)
25. Ed Stielstra (45)
26. Anjanette Steer (32) {R}
27. Braxton Peterson (63) {R}
28. Kelley Griffin (20)
29. Nicolas Petit (9)
30. Rick Swenson (60)
31. Ryne Olson (46) {R}
32. Kelly Maixner (12)
33. Jim Lanier (3)
34. Mike Santos (22) {R}
35. Bruce Linton (36)
36. Karin Hendrickson (43)
37. Matt Giblin (52)
38. Trent Herbst (16)
39. Scott Janssen (37)
40. Curt Perano (61) {R}

On the Trail to Nome
41. Art Church, Jr (64)
42. William Pinkham (4)
43. Kristy Berington (31)
44. Anna Berington, (33) {R}
45. Justin Savidis (38)
46. Travis Cooper (19) {R}

In White Mountain
47. Karen Ramstead (56)

On the Trail to White Mountain
48. Jaimee Kinzer (30) {R}
49. Matt Failor (57) {R}
50. Hank Debruin (48) {R}

In Koyuk
51. Dan Seavey (65)

In Shaktoolik
52. Bob Chlupach (49)
53. Jan Steves (40) {R}

Scratched
Michael Suprenant (13)
Kirk Barnum (47)
Tom Thurston (5)
Gerry Willomitzer (23)
Josh Cadzow (55) {R}
Jeff King (10)
Pat Moon (15) {R}
Jake Berkowitz (29)
Lachlan Clarke (66)
Zoya DeNure (53)
Wade Marrs (7)
Ryan Redington (67)
Silvia Furtwängler (54) {R}


Bib Numbers (X)
Rookie {R}

Iditarod Update #20 - Friday Morning Trekking

Dog teams are continuing the slow, steady march to Nome.

Rick Swenson finished in 30th, followed by SP Kennel rookie Ryne Olson, veterans Kelly Maixner and Jim Lanier.

Twelve teams are either on the trail to Nome or in White Mountain, with 5 more on their way to White Mountain or still in Elin.

Dan Seavey is still on the ice of the bay.

Bob Chlupach and Jan Steves are escorting the Red Lantern toward Shaktoolik.

UNOFFICIAL CURRENT STANDINGS as of 4:45am AKDT/8:45am EDT
(Based on tracker data and Official Standings):

FINISHED
1. Dallas Seavey (34)
2. Aliy Zirkle (14)
3. Ramey Smyth (21)
4. Aaron Burmeister (44)
5. Peter Kaiser (28)
6. Ray Redington Jr (2)
7. Mitch Seavey (35)
8. Michael Williams, Jr (51)
9. John Baker (11)
10. DeeDee Jonrowe (17)
11. Sigrid Ekran (24)
12. Ken Anderson (39)
13. Brent Sass (50) {R}
14. Sonny Lindner (59)
15. Paul Gebhardt (25)
16. Michelle Phillips (26)
17. Hugh Neff (27)
18. Rohn Buser (62)
19. Martin Buser (41)
20. Gerald Sousa (58)
21. Colleen Robertia (42)
22. Lance Mackey (18)
23. Jodi Bailey (6)
24. Cim Smyth (8)
25. Ed Stielstra (45)
26. Anjanette Steer (32) {R}
27. Braxton Peterson (63) {R}
28. Kelley Griffin (20)
29. Nicolas Petit (9)
30. Rick Swenson (60)
31. Ryne Olson (46) {R}
32. Kelly Maixner (12)
33. Jim Lanier (3)

On the Trail to Nome
34. Mike Santos (22) {R}
35. Bruce Linton (36)
36. Karin Hendrickson (43)
37. Matt Giblin (52)
38. Trent Herbst (16)
39. Scott Janssen (37)
40. Curt Perano (61) {R}

In White Mountain
41. William Pinkham (4)
42. Kristy Berington (31)
43. Anna Berington, (33) {R}
44. Art Church, Jr (64)
45. Justin Savidis (38)

On the Trail to White Mountain
46. Karen Ramstead (56)
47. Travis Cooper (19) {R}

In Elim
48. Jaimee Kinzer (30) {R}
49. Matt Failor (57) {R}
50. Hank Debruin (48) {R}

On the Trail to Koyuk
51. Dan Seavey (65)

On the Trail to Shaktoolik
52. Bob Chlupach (49)
53. Jan Steves (40) {R}

Scratched
Michael Suprenant (13)
Kirk Barnum (47)
Tom Thurston (5)
Gerry Willomitzer (23)
Josh Cadzow (55) {R}
Jeff King (10)
Pat Moon (15) {R}
Jake Berkowitz (29)
Lachlan Clarke (66)
Zoya DeNure (53)
Wade Marrs (7)
Ryan Redington (67)
Silvia Furtwängler (54) {R}


Bib Numbers (X)
Rookie {R}

Iditarod Update #19 - Thursday Afternoon Standings

It's nearly 2 days after Iditarod Champion Dallas Seavey arrived in Nome, and just over half the field is in.

This morning, father and son team of Martin and Rohn Buser finished, coming in side-by-side. A little later, Gerald Sousa finished the Top 20.

Lance Mackey and Jodi Bailey sprinted from Safety to the finish line, with Mackey crossing just 2 minutes and 26 seconds ahead of Bailey to place 22nd. Bailey made the 22 mile run 21 minutes faster than Mackey, leading to the close finish.

Cim Smyth, with another fast run, finished 24th, with Ed Stielstra rounding out the Top 25.

Rookie of the Year Brent Sass finished earlier, in 13th, and the next rookies of Anjanette Steer and Braxton Peterson have also made it to Nome.

Kelley Griffin and Nicolas Petit are in, with 5-time champion Rick Swenson just outside, in 30th, the final “money” position, with the rest of the finishers to get a symbolic $1,049.

Dan Seavey is out of Shaktoolik and approaching the frozen Norton Bay.

The back of the pack of Bob Chlupach and Jan Steves are still moving toward Unalakleet.

UNOFFICIAL CURRENT STANDINGS as of 2:45pm AKDT/6:45pm EDT
(Based on tracker data and Official Standings):

FINISHED
1. Dallas Seavey (34)
2. Aliy Zirkle (14)
3. Ramey Smyth (21)
4. Aaron Burmeister (44)
5. Peter Kaiser (28)
6. Ray Redington Jr (2)
7. Mitch Seavey (35)
8. Michael Williams, Jr (51)
9. John Baker (11)
10. DeeDee Jonrowe (17)
11. Sigrid Ekran (24)
12. Ken Anderson (39)
13. Brent Sass (50) {R}
14. Sonny Lindner (59)
15. Paul Gebhardt (25)
16. Michelle Phillips (26)
17. Hugh Neff (27)
18. Rohn Buser (62)
19. Martin Buser (41)
20. Gerald Sousa (58)
21. Colleen Robertia (42)
22. Lance Mackey (18)
23. Jodi Bailey (6)
24. Cim Smyth (8)
25. Ed Stielstra (45)
26. Anjanette Steer (32) {R}
27. Braxton Peterson (63) {R}
28. Kelley Griffin (20)
29. Nicolas Petit (9)

On the Trail to Nome
30. Rick Swenson (60)
31. Kelly Maixner (12)
32. Ryne Olson (46) {R}
33. Jim Lanier (3)

In White Mountain
34. Mike Santos (22) {R}
35. Bruce Linton (36)

On the Trail to White Mountain
36. Karin Hendrickson (43)
37. Matt Giblin (52)
38. Trent Herbst (16)
39. Curt Perano (61) {R}
40. Scott Janssen (37)

In Elim
41. William Pinkham (4)
42. Justin Savidis (38)
43. Anna Berington, (33) {R}
44. Kristy Berington (31)
45. Art Church, Jr (64)

On the Trail to Elim
46. Karen Ramstead (56)
47. Travis Cooper (19) {R}

In Koyuk
48. Matt Failor (57) {R}
49. Jaimee Kinzer (30) {R}
50. Hank Debruin (48) {R}

On the Trail to Koyuk
51. Dan Seavey (65)

On the Trail to Unalakleet
52. Bob Chlupach (49)
53. Jan Steves (40) {R}

Scratched
Michael Suprenant (13)
Kirk Barnum (47)
Tom Thurston (5)
Gerry Willomitzer (23)
Josh Cadzow (55) {R}
Jeff King (10)
Pat Moon (15) {R}
Jake Berkowitz (29)
Lachlan Clarke (66)
Zoya DeNure (53)
Wade Marrs (7)
Ryan Redington (67)
Silvia Furtwängler (54) {R}


Bib Numbers (X)
Rookie {R}

Mackey and Bailey Sprint to Finish in Top 25!

Lance Mackey crossed the finish line in Nome just 2 minutes and 26 seconds ahead of Jodi Bailey to place 22nd and 23rd in the 2012 Iditarod. Closing the gap over the last stretch from Safety, Bailey made the 22 mile run 21 minutes faster than the 4-time champ. Both teams were spotted running hard up off the ice and down Front Street. Considering the challenges of the nearly thousand-mile race, it is a good finish for both teams!

Iditarod Update #18 - Thursday Morning March

Over 24-hours after Dallas Seavey crosses under the burled arch, teams continue to march along the trail to Nome.


Last night, Paul Gephardt rounded out the Top 15. Several hours later, Michelle Phillips and Hugh Neff came in.

Brent Sass takes Rookie of the Year honors, finishing 13th.

Martin and Rohn Buser lead a parade of over a dozen teams on their way toward the finish, including 3 former champions in Buser, Lance Mackey and Rick Swenson.

The back of the pack of Bob Chlupach and Jan Steves are still moving toward Unalakleet.

Michael Suprenant scratched in Unalakleet.

UNOFFICIAL CURRENT STANDINGS as of 4:45am AKDT/8:45am EDT
(Based on tracker data and Official Standings):

FINISHED
1. Dallas Seavey (34)
2. Aliy Zirkle (14)
3. Ramey Smyth (21)
4. Aaron Burmeister (44)
5. Peter Kaiser (28)
6. Ray Redington Jr (2)
7. Mitch Seavey (35)
8. Michael Williams, Jr (51)
9. John Baker (11)
10. DeeDee Jonrowe (17)
11. Sigrid Ekran (24)
12. Ken Anderson (39)
13. Brent Sass (50) {R}
14. Sonny Lindner (59)
15. Paul Gebhardt (25)
16. Michelle Phillips (26)
17. Hugh Neff (27)

On the Trail to Nome
18. Rohn Buser (62)
19. Martin Buser (41)
20. Gerald Sousa (58)
21. Colleen Robertia (42)
22. Lance Mackey (18)
23. Jodi Bailey (6)
24. Anjanette Steer (32) {R}
25. Nicolas Petit (9)
26. Kelley Griffin (20)
27. Ed Stielstra (45)
28. Cim Smyth (8)
29. Braxton Peterson (63) {R}
30. Rick Swenson (60)

In White Mountain
31. Kelly Maixner (12)
32. Jim Lanier (3)
33. Ryne Olson (46) {R}

In Elim
34. Mike Santos (22) {R}
35. Karin Hendrickson (43)
36. Matt Giblin (52)
37. Bruce Linton (36)
38. Trent Herbst (16)
39. Curt Perano (61) {R}

On the Trail to Elim
40. Scott Janssen (37)
41. William Pinkham (4)
42. Justin Savidis (38)
43. Anna Berington, (33) {R}
44. Kristy Berington (31)

In Koyuk
45. Art Church, Jr (64)
46. Travis Cooper (19) {R}
47. Karen Ramstead (56)

On the Trail to Koyuk
48. Jaimee Kinzer (30) {R}
49. Matt Failor (57) {R}
50. Hank Debruin (48) {R}

In Shaktoolik
51. Dan Seavey (65)

On the Trail to Unalakleet
52. Bob Chlupach (49)
53. Jan Steves (40) {R}

Scratched
Michael Suprenant (13)
Kirk Barnum (47)
Tom Thurston (5)
Gerry Willomitzer (23)
Josh Cadzow (55) {R}
Jeff King (10)
Pat Moon (15) {R}
Jake Berkowitz (29)
Lachlan Clarke (66)
Zoya DeNure (53)
Wade Marrs (7)
Ryan Redington (67)
Silvia Furtwängler (54) {R}


Bib Numbers (X)
Rookie {R}

Iditarod Update #17 - We Have A Winner!

Dallas Seavey wins the 2012 Iditarod!!!

At 7:29pm AKDT, Willow musher Dallas Seavey crossed under the burled arch to win the 2012 Iditarod. His winning time was 9 days, 4 hours, 9 minutes, 26 seconds.

He set or tied several records:
He is the youngest musher to win the Iditarod (25 years old)
(He was also the youngest musher to win the Yukon Quest at 23 years old in 2011)
He is the second son of a former champion to win (Dick Mackey ’78/Lance Mackey ’07-‘10; Mitch Seavey ’04/Dallas Seavey ‘12)
He is the first third-generation Iditarod finisher to win. (Grandfather Dan, father Mitch)
He is the fourth musher to win both Iditarod and Yukon Quest (Joe Runyun, Jeff King, Lance Mackey)

Aliy Zirkle finished an hour behind for 2nd place, repeating the finish of her husband, Allen Moore, in the Yukon Quest, with many of the same dogs.

In a video interview at the finish line, Seavey said, “Awesome, it was a lot of fun racing you! Let’s do this again next year!” Zirkle replied, “I’ll get back to you after that first beer.” Seavey: “O.K., well I’ll buy that for you!”

Ramey Smyth trailed Zirkle by thirty minutes, for another good finish, after coming in 2nd last year.

Aaron Burmeister has finished 4th, and Peter Kaiser 5th.

In a hard-fought sprint to the finish, Ray Redington Jr. places 6th, Mitch Seavey 7th, Michael Williams, Jr. 8th and John Baker 9th.

DeeDee Jonrowe looks to finish 10th, with a decent lead over Sigrid Ekran out of Safety.

Ken Anderson, top rookie Brent Sass and Sonny Lindner are out of White Mountain, with Paul Gephardt set to leave an hour before Hugh Neff and Michelle Phillips, in a race to stay in the top 15.

Martin and Rohn Buser are in Elim, with Gerald Sousa in 20th.

Jodi Bailey leaves Koyuk in 21st place, followed 15 minutes by her friend, Michigan musher Ed Stielstra, and the pack that traveled across the bay together, brought up by Lance Mackey in the rear.

The back of the pack of Bob Chlupach and Jan Steves are in Galena.

Tom Thurston scratched in Unalakleet and Kirk Barnum in Kaltag.

UNOFFICIAL CURRENT STANDINGS as of 4:30am AKDT/8:30am EDT
(Based on tracker data and Official Standings):

FINISHED
1. Dallas Seavey (34)
2. Aliy Zirkle (14)
3. Ramey Smyth (21)
4. Aaron Burmeister (44)
5. Peter Kaiser (28)
6. Ray Redington Jr (2)
7. Mitch Seavey (35)
8. Michael Williams, Jr (51)
9. John Baker (11)

On the Trail to Nome
10. DeeDee Jonrowe (17)
11. Sigrid Ekran (24)
12. Ken Anderson (39)
13. Brent Sass (50) {R}
14. Sonny Lindner (59)

In White Mountain
15. Paul Gebhardt (25)
16. Hugh Neff (27)
17. Michelle Phillips (26)

In Elim
18. Martin Buser (41)
19. Rohn Buser (62)
20. Gerald Sousa (58)

On the Trail to Elim
21. Jodi Bailey (6)
22. Ed Stielstra (45)
23. Nicolas Petit (9)
24. Kelley Griffin (20)
25. Ryne Olson (46) {R}
26. Anjanette Steer (32) {R}
27. Colleen Robertia (42)
28. Lance Mackey (18)

In Koyuk
29. Rick Swenson (60)
30. Cim Smyth (8)
31. Braxton Peterson (63) {R}
32. Kelly Maixner (12)
33. Jim Lanier (3)
34. Mike Santos (22) {R}

On the Trail to Koyuk
35. Curt Perano (61) {R}
36. Karin Hendrickson (43)
37. Justin Savidis (38)
38. William Pinkham (4)
39. Matt Giblin (52)

In Shaktoolik
40. Bruce Linton (36)
41. Scott Janssen (37)
42. Trent Herbst (16)
43. Anna Berington, (33) {R}
44. Kristy Berington (31)
45. Art Church, Jr (64)
46. Travis Cooper (19) {R}
47. Karen Ramstead (56)

On the Trail to Shaktoolik
48. Hank Debruin (48) {R}

In Unalakleet
49. Jaimee Kinzer (30) {R}
50. Matt Failor (57) {R}
51. Michael Suprenant (13)

On the Trail to Unalakleet
52. Dan Seavey (65)

On the Trail to Kaltag
53. Bob Chlupach (49)
54. Jan Steves (40) {R}

Scratched
Kirk Barnum (47)
Tom Thurston (5)
Gerry Willomitzer (23)
Josh Cadzow (55) {R}
Jeff King (10)
Pat Moon (15) {R}
Jake Berkowitz (29)
Lachlan Clarke (66)
Zoya DeNure (53)
Wade Marrs (7)
Ryan Redington (67)
Silvia Furtwängler (54) {R}


Bib Numbers (X)
Rookie {R}

Yukon Quest Update #25

The Red Lantern is in!

The 2012 Yukon Quest officially ended Sunday night at 8:05 local time when Michael Telpin crossed the finish line in Whitehorse. The Russian musher finished with all 9 of his native Chukchi dogs, winning the Challenge of the North Award as the musher “who most exemplifies the Spirit of the Yukon Quest.”
The race ended 15 days, 8 hours, 5 minutes, 22 seconds after it started.

Rookie Marcelle Fressineau finished only 45 minutes before, making it a closer finish than it appeared it was going to be.

Complete Final Standings:
1 Hugh Neff (6)
2 Allen Moore (1)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
7 Sonny Lindner (3)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
12 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)

Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)

Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)

Yukon Quest Update #24

The last leg.

Marcelle Fressineau hit the trail to the finish line in Whitehorse Saturday evening.
Current Red Lantern Michael Telpin should have left by now.

It should take them around 17 – 20 hours to finish/

Standings as of 7:30am ET:

Finished
1 Hugh Neff (6)
2 Allen Moore (1)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
7 Sonny Lindner (3)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
12 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)

On the trail to Whitehorse
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)

Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)

Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)

Yukon Quest Update #23

Final two still on the move.

Marcelle Fressineau and current Red Lantern Michael Telpin have both left Carmacks and are on the way to Braeburn, about 30 miles apart. They both should arrive there on Sunday.

Standings as of 7:30am ET:

Finished
1 Hugh Neff (6)
2 Allen Moore (1)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
7 Sonny Lindner (3)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
12 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)

On the trail to Braeburn
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)

Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)

Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)

Yukon Quest Update #22

And then there were two…

Shortly after midnight local time in Whitehorse, Brian Wilmshurst became the 16th musher to cross the finish line. Misha Pedersen followed an hour later.

Marcelle Fressineau is past the McCabe Creek Dog Drop and heading towards the Carmacks checkpoint.

Current Red Lantern Michael Telpin has left Pelly Crossing, and is moving toward McCabe Creek.

Standings as of 7:30am ET:

Finished
1 Hugh Neff (6)
2 Allen Moore (1)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
7 Sonny Lindner (3)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
12 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)

On the trail to Carmacks
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)

On the trail to McCabe Creek
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)

Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)

Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)

Yukon Quest Update #20

The Top Ten are in!

Dave Dalton finished in 10th place, with 12 dogs. Arriving last evening, it was his 17th finish in the Quest.

A few hours later, Kyla Durham crossed the finish line. She was running a puppy team from Brent Sass.

Trent Herbst waited 3 hours to leave Braeburn and avoid the heat of the afternoon. He should be finishing in an hour or so.

He was followed a couple of hours later by Gus Guenther and Paige Drobny, who appear to be resting about halfway to Whitehorse.

Yuka Honda left Braeburn shortly before midnight local time.

Brian Wilmshurst and Misha Pedersen both arrived in Braeburn before midnight for their mandatory 8 hour rest, and will be able to leave in a couple of hours.

Marcelle Fressineau is shown to be on the move, having passed the Stepping Stone Hospitality stop, on the way towards Pelly Crossing. Not known at this time if the stop was manned or not.

Still no word on Michael Telpin’s whereabouts. Information on these two will be announced as soon as available.

Unofficial Standings as of 7:30am ET:

Finished
1 Allen Moore (1)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
7 Sonny Lindner (3)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)

On the way to Whitehorse
12 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)

In Braeburn
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)

On the trail to Pelly Crossing
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)

Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)

Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)

Yukon Quest Update #19

The beat goes on – teams steadily march towards the finish line.

Abbie West and Kristy Berington finished in 8th and 9th place this morning.

Dave Dalton is tantalizingly close to rounding out the Top Ten.

Kyla Durham is twenty miles behind Dave.

Trent Herbst should be on his way to Whitehorse, waiting for confirmation.

Gus Guenther and Paige Drobny will leave Braeburn nearly together later this evening, and Yuka Honda shortly before midnight local time.

Brian Wilmshurst, followed by Misha Pedersen, are on the way to Braeburn.

Marcelle Fressineau has stopped between Scroggie Creek and Stepping Stone.

Michael Telpin’s whereabouts are unknown at this time. Information on these two will be announced as soon as available.

Unofficial Standings as of 6:30pm ET:

Finished
1 Allen Moore (1)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
7 Sonny Lindner (3)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)

On the way to Whitehorse
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)

In Braeburn
12 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)

On the way to Braeburn
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)

On the trail to Pelly Crossing
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)

Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)

Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)

Yukon Quest Update #18

Twenty-four hours after the race was decided by mere seconds, teams are still on the march towards the finish line in Whitehorse.

Perennial Quest favorite Brent Sass rounds out the Top Five.

24-year-old Norwegian rookie Joar Leifseth Ulsom took 6th place, 14 minutes ahead of 61-year-old Sonny Lindner, winner of the first-ever Yukon Quest in 1984. The two seemingly raced each other the entire trail.

Abbie West appears to be nearing the finish line ahead of Kristy Berington.
Dave Dalton should finish in 10th.

Kyla Durham will be back on the trail within the hour for the run to the finish.

Paige Drobny, Trent Herbst, Gus Guenther, Yuka Honda and Brian Wilmshurst are on the way to Braeburn.

Misha Pedersen is on her way to Carmacks.

Marcelle Fressineau has passed through Stepping Stone. Current Red Lantern Michael Telpin is not there yet, whereabouts unknown as his tracker isn’t working. As checkpoints clear out, it is hopeful the two will be able to continue to the finish line, as long as they have access to supplies.

Unofficial Standings as of 7:30am ET:

Finished
1 Allen Moore (1)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
7 Sonny Lindner (3)

On the way to Whitehorse
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)

In Braeburn
11 Kyla Durham (7)

On the way to Braeburn
12 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
13 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
14 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)

On the trail to Carmacks
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)

On the trail to Pelly Crossing
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)

Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)

Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)

Yukon Quest Update #17

Nearly 12 hours after Hugh Neff crossed the finish line in Whitehorse 26 seconds before Allen Moore, over half of the field is still on the trail.

At 5:14am local, Neff won his first-ever dog race of any length, in the closest finish in the race’s history. Overcoming a 30-minute penalty for losing his axe, which put him 42 minutes behind the veteran Moore, who ran a strong race and led the entire 2nd half, the long-time contender Neff raced hard, and passed to take the lead with less than 5 miles left of the race.

Lance Mackey finished some five-plus hours later, and Rookie-of-the-Year Jake Berkowitz followed 2 more hours behind.

Brent Sass is on his way in for 5th, Sonny Lindner and Joar Leifseth Ulsom are about an hour apart.

Abbie West and Kristy Berington are taking their mandatory 8 in Braeburn, Dave Dalton and Kyla Durham and on their way.

Trent Herbst, Paige Drobny and Gus Guenther are in Carmacks, Yuka Honda, Brian Wilmshurst and Misha Pedersen are on their way. Marcelle Fressineau and Michael Telpin have left Dawson and hope to make it to the finish line, as trail support begins to wane.

Unofficial Standings as of 7:30pm ET:

Finished
1 Allen Moore (1)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)

On the way to Whitehorse
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Sonny Lindner (3)
7 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)

In Braeburn
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)

On the way to Braeburn
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)

In Carmacks
12 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
13 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
14 Gus Guenther (20) (R)

On the trail to Carmacks
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)

Out of Dawson City
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)

Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)

Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)

Yukon Quest Update has a Winner!

It was a sprint to the finish ... Hugh Neff crossed the line first, followed closely by Allen Moore!

Another Big Sled Dog Race Weekend

Even if a few races are canceled due to a lack of snow, there are plenty to choose from, including the popular Copper Basin 300 in Alaska, various sprint races, and the on-going La Grande Odyssée stage race in the Alps.


January 13-15
Eagle Lake Sled Dog Races
Eagle Lake, Maine
8 Dog (30 miles); 12 Dog (100 miles)
www.eaglelakesleddograces.com

January 14-17
Copper Basin 300
Glennallen, Alaska
12 Dog maximum (300 miles)
www.cb300.com
www.cb300.com/RaceUpdates
www.facebook.com/pages/Copper-Basin-300-Sled-Dog-Race

January 14 – 19
Seney 300 sled dog training / camping session
Seney, Michigan
Iditarod/Quest qualifiers 12 dogs (300-400 miles) with distance of 40-60 mile legs.
Recreational distance mushers (150-200 miles) with distance of 20-30 mile legs.
Other distance mushers who desire to get a 300-400 mile training run.
www.seney300iditarodqualifier.com

January 14
ADMA Challenge Race #2
Jeff Studdert Race Grounds, Fairbanks, Alaska
Sprint: 4 Dog (4.8 miles); 6 Dog (6.2 miles); 8/10 Dog (9.7 miles); Open (11 miles)
Skijoring: 1, 2, 3 Dog (4.8 miles)
www.sleddog.org

Aurora Dog Mushers Club - Aurora Preliminary
Big Lake, Alaska
Sprint 4, 6, 8 and Open, mileages TBD
www.auroradogmushers.com

January 14-15
Eagle River Classic
Beach Lake Sled Dog Trails, Chugiak, Alaska
Sprint Open (25 miles each day)
www.chugiakdogmushers.com

Lost Lake Boy Scout Camp Sled Dog Race
Farwell, Michigan, USA
Sprint Junior (2.1 miles); 3 Dog (4 miles); 5 Dog ( 5.2 miles); 7 Dog (8.4 miles)
Skijoring 1 Dog ( 2.1 miles); 2 Dog (2.1 miles)
Pull Yes - 1 Dog
Other Kiddies 1 dog (100 yd dash)
www.midunionsledhaulers.com/Events

Darby Dog Derby
Sula, Montana, Lost Trail Pass (Gibbon's Pass Road)
Sprint 4 Dog (3-4 miles); 6 Dog (7 miles)
Skijoring 1-2 Dog (3-4 miles)
Distance 6 Dog (14 miles); 8 Dog (20 miles)
Pee Wee (100 yd) Sunday only
www.bitterrootmushers.org

Flagstaff Sled Dog Races 1
Mormon Lake, Arizonia, USA
Sprint 8 Dog (8 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); 4 Dog (4 miles); 3 Dog (4 miles)
www.odegaards.com/Sled-Dog-Race

Wycolo Mid-Distance Sled Dog Race * CANCELED *
Southwest of Laramie, Wyoming
Sprint 6 Dog (6 miles)
Distance 6 Dog (12 miles); 8 Dog (12 miles); 6 Dog (18 miles); 10 Dog (18 miles)

MWCTC * CANCELED *
Warren, Ontario, Canada
Sprint 4 Dog (4.6 miles); 6 Dog (6.6 miles); 8 Dog (9.2 miles); Open (12.3 miles)
Skijoring 1-2 Dog (4.6 miles)
www.mwctc.ca

Cariboo Challenge Jack Gawthorn Memorial * CANCELED *
108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia, Canada
Sprint 4 Dog (4 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); 10 Dog (10 miles)
Skijoring 1 & 2 Dog (4 miles)
www.cariboochallengesleddograce.com

Culbin
Scotland
www.sdas.org.uk/races

On Going
La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc
French Alps, France
Stage 14 Dogs (470 miles); 9-12 Dogs (95 miles)
www.grandeodyssee.com

Results from the first full weekend of racing

Links to Results:

Distance Races
Solstice 100 - Dew Claw Kennel sweeps, with Dan Kaduce in 1st and Jodi Bailey in 2nd!
http://www.trdma.org/solstice100.htm

Sheep Mountain 150 - Jeff King slogs through unbroken trail to edge Aliy Zirkle
http://gomush.com/SheepMountain150.html

Stage Races
Alaska Excursions 120 - Blaine "Buddy" Streeper Takes 1st Place
http://120.alaskaexcursions.com/race/results/2011

Rodeo Run 2011 http://www.westyellowstonesleddograces.com/RodeoRun_home.html

Sprint Races
CDMA Junior Points Race #3 http://www.chugiakdogmushers.com/20112012JrRaceResults.html

MCDMA Points Race #4 http://www.mcdma.org/MCDMA/2011-2012_pts_race_1.html

ADMA Challenge Race #1 - Postponed
http://www.sleddog.org/

International Races
Sled Dog Association of Scotland - Darnaway Rally
http://www.sdas.org.uk/races.html#results

Dalby Rally - North Yorkshire
http://www.siberianhuskyclub.com/working/results/rallysummary?idofrace=dalby2011

King's Forest East, British Siberian Husky Racing Association http://www.huskyracing.org.uk/results2011/KingsEast11.htm