Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Iditarod '11 Update 14 - Top Ten Is In
John Baker set a new record by winning the 2011 Iditarod in 8 days 19 hours 46 minutes 39 secs.
Ramey Smyth also finished in record time but couldn’t catch him. John is the first Inupiaq to win, the first Native since 1976. He was greeted with Native drumming and singing as he came down Front Street.
Hans Gatt came in 3rd, followed by Dallas Seavey, Hugh Neff, Sebastian Schnuelle, Ray Redington Jr., Peter Kaiser, Ken Anderson, and Jessie Royer to round out the Top Ten.
In the Rookie Race, Nicolas Petit is in Elim, with Kelly Maixner and Jodi Bailey in Koyuk. Magnus Kaltenbrn is in Shaktoolik, with Cain Carter and Justin Savidis on the way. Scott Janssen and Angie Taggart are on the trail to Unalakleet.
Mike Santos and Kris Hoffman have scratched.
Ellen Halverson is in Kaltag, in Red Lantern position.
Unofficial Standings as of 7am ET (Based on Trackers and Standings)
In Nome
1. John Baker (53)
2. Ramey Smyth (30)
3. Hans Gatt (23)
4. Dallas Seavey (21)
5. Hugh Neff (35)
6. Sebastian Schnuelle (31)
7. Ray Redington Jr (3)
8. Peter Kaiser (54)
9. Ken Anderson (4)
10. Jessie Royer (58)
11. Aliy Zirkle (18)
12. DeeDee Jonrow (2)
On the trail to Nome
13. Michael Williams, Jr (41)
14. Sven Haltmann (45)
15. Sonny Lindner (52)
16. Lance Mackey (17)
17. Michelle Phillips (39)
In White Mountain
18. Martin Buser (11)
19. Robert Nelson (51)
20. Rick Swenson (49)
On the trail to White Mountain
21. Karin Hendrickson (37)
22. Bruce Linton (65) (13)
23. Allen Moore (5)
24. Matt Hayashida (61)
25. Cim Smyth (59)
26. Kelley Griffin (20)
In Elim
27. Trent Herbst (4)
28. Nicolas Petit {R} (14)
29. Ed Stielstra (56)
On the trail to Elim
30. Kristy Berington (7)
31. Lachlan Clarke (42)
In Koyuk
32. Kelly Maixner {R} (55)
33. Jodi Bailey {R} (16)
In Shaktoolik
34. Paul Johnson (46)
35. Magnus Kaltenbrn {R} (22)
On the trail to Shaktoolik
36. Wattie McDonald (38)
37. Cain Carter {R} (48)
38. Justin Savidis {R} (63)
In Unalakleet
39. Billy Snodgrass (24)
40. Gerald Sousa (62)
41. Matt Giblin (60)
On the trail to Unalakleet
42. Scott Janssen {R} (32)
43. Tom Thurston (25)
44. Angie Taggart {R} (19)
In Kaltag
45. Kirk Barnum (47)
46. G.B. Jones (40)
47. Heather Siirtola (50)
48. Ellen Halverson (26)
ROOKIES
28 Nicolas Petit {R} (14)
32 Kelly Maixner {R} (55)
33 Jodi Bailey {R} (16)
35 Magnus Kaltenbrn {R} (22)
37 Cain Carter {R} (48)
38 Justin Savidis {R} (63)
42 Scott Janssen {R} (32)
44 Angie Taggart {R} (19)
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}
Robert Bundtzen
Mike Santos {R}
Kris Hoffman {R}
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Iditarod '11 Update 12 - Sprint 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}
Monday, March 14, 2011
Iditarod '11 Update 9 - Off the Ice
John Baker was the first team across the frozen Norton Bay into Koyuk, traveling faster than the next 2 teams in, Hans and Ramey.
Sebastian is in, Hugh and Dallas momentarily.
In the Rookie Race, Nicolas Petit is in out of Kaltag, followed by Kelly Maixner 2 hours later. Mike Santos is in Kaltag, with Jodi Bailey, Magnus Kaltenbrn and Justin Savidis on the way. Cain Carter is in Eagle Island, Angie Taggart and Scott Janssen are in Grayling, Kris Hoffman and Brennan Norden are in Shageluk.
James Bardoner scratched, leaving Brennan in Red Lantern position.
Unofficial Standings as of 7am ET (Based on Trackers and Standings)
In Koyuk
1. John Baker (53)
2. Hans Gatt (23)
3. Ramey Smyth (30)
4. Sebastian Schnuelle (31)
5. Hugh Neff (35)
On the trail to Koyuk
6. Dallas Seavey (21)
7. Ray Redington Jr (3)
8. DeeDee Jonrow (2)
9. Jessie Royer (58)
In Shaktoolik
10. Aliy Zirkle (18)
11. Sonny Lindner (52)
On the trail to Shaktoolik
12. Sven Haltmann (45)
13. Lance Mackey (17)
14. Peter Kaiser (54)
15. Michael Williams, Jr (41)
16. Ken Anderson (4)
17. Robert Bundtzen (10)
18. Martin Buser (11)
In Unalakleet
19. Michelle Phillips (39)
20. Rick Swenson (49)
21. Bruce Linton (65) (13)
22. Robert Nelson (51)
On the trail to Unalakleet
23. Karin Hendrickson (37)
24. Kelley Griffin (20)
25. Trent Herbst (4)
26. Allen Moore (5)
27. Matt Hayashida (61)
28. Kristy Berington (7)
29. Nicolas Petit {R} (14)
30. Cim Smyth (59)
31. Kelly Maixner {R} (55)
In Kaltag
32. Lachlan Clarke (42)
33. Mike Santos {R} (27)
34. Ed Stielstra (56)
On the trail to Kaltag
35. Jodi Bailey {R} (16)
36. Paul Johnson (46)
37. Magnus Kaltenbrn {R} (22)
38. Justin Savidis {R} (63)
39. Wattie McDonald (38)
In Eagle Island
40. Cain Carter {R} (48)
41. Billy Snodgrass (24)
In Grayling
42. Matt Giblin (60)
43. Kirk Barnum (47)
44. Angie Taggart {R} (19)
45. G.B. Jones (40)
46. Scott Janssen {R} (32)
47. Gerald Sousa (62)
48. Heather Siirtola (50)
49. Tom Thurston (25)
In Anvik
50. Ellen Halverson (26)
In Shageluk
51. Kris Hoffman {R} (8)
52. Brennan Norden {R} (44)
ROOKIES
29 Nicolas Petit {R} (14)
31 Kelly Maixner {R} (55)
33 Mike Santos {R} (27)
35 Jodi Bailey {R} (16)
37 Magnus Kaltenbrn {R} (22)
38 Justin Savidis {R} (63)
40 Cain Carter {R} (48)
44 Angie Taggart {R} (19)
46 Scott Janssen {R} (32)
51 Kris Hoffman {R} (8)
52 Brennan Norden {R} (44)
SCRATCHED
Bob Storey {R}
Mitch Seavey
Melissa Owens
Zoya DeNure
Jessica Hendricks
Paul Gebhardt
Gerry Willomitzer
Newton Marshall
Judy Currier
James Bardoner {R}
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Iditarod '11 Update 8 - Sunday morning at the 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
Friday, March 11, 2011
Iditarod '11 Update 7 - The Race Towards the Yukon
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
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
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
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Iditarod '11 Update 3 - To the Farewell Burn
The front runners are on their way to Nikolai from Rohn. Hugh, Lance, Robert Bundtzen, Ray Redington Jr. were all stopped at the beginning of the Farewell Burn.
They are leading a large number of mushers strung out from Rohn.
Jodi Bailey and a large pack are stopped at the Rainy Pass checkpoint.
The back of the pack, consisting of Brennan Norden, Tom Thurston, Kris Hoffman and James Bardoner are still in Finger Lake.
There have been no reported scratches at this point.
Unofficial Standings as of 7am ET (Based on Trackers and Standings)
1. Hugh Neff (35)
2. Lance Mackey (17)
3. Robert Bundtzen (10)
4. Ray Redington Jr (3)
5. Mitch Seavey (28)
6. Martin Buser (11)
7. Paul Gebhardt (34)
8. Michelle Phillips (39)
9. Sebastian Schnuelle (31)
10. Ken Anderson (43)
11. Jessie Royer (58)
12. Aliy Zirkle (18)
13. Ramey Smyth (30)
14. Allen Moore (5)
15. Hans Gatt (23)
16. Michael Williams, Jr (41)
17. Dallas Seavey (21)
18. Gerry Willomitze (33)
19. Jessica Hendricks (36)
20. Matt Hayashida (61)
21. Cain Carter {R} (48)
22. John Baker (53)
23. Bruce Linton (65) (13)
24. Sonny Lindner (52)
In Rohn
25. Judy Currier (29)
26. Nicolas Petit {R} (14)
27. Rick Swenson (49)
28. DeeDee Jonrow (2)
29. Cim Smyth (59)
30. Sven Haltmann (45)
31. Peter Kaiser (54)
32. Karin Hendrickson (37)
33. Kristy Berington (7)
34. Trent Herbst (4)
35. Kelley Griffin (20)
36. Newton Marshall (6)
37. Mike Santos {R} (27)
38. Justin Savidis {R} (63)
39. Robert Nelson (51)
40. Lachlan Clarke (42)
On the trail to Rohn
41. Paul Johnson (46)
42. Kelly Maixner {R} (55)
43. Zoya DeNure (9)
44. Billy Snodgrass (24)
45. Magnus Kaltenbrn {R} (22)
46. Gerald Sousa (62)
In Rainy Pass
47. Melissa Owens (12)
48. G.B. Jones (40)
49. Wattie McDonald (38)
50. Ed Stielstra (56)
51. Jodi Bailey {R} (16)
52. Kirk Barnum (47)
53. Matt Giblin (60)
54. Scott Janssen {R} (32)
55. Angie Taggart {R} (19)
On the trail to Rainy Pass
56. Heather Siirtola (50)
57. Ellen Halverson (26)
58. Bob Storey {R} (15)
In Finger Lake
59. Brennan Norden {R} (44)
60. Tom Thurston (25)
61. Kris Hoffman {R} (8)
62. James Bardoner {R} (57)
ROOKIES
21 Cain Carter {R} (48)
26 Nicolas Petit {R} (14)
37 Mike Santos {R} (27)
38 Justin Savidis {R} (63)
42 Kelly Maixner {R} (55)
45 Magnus Kaltenbrn {R} (22)
51 Jodi Bailey {R} (16)
54 Scott Janssen {R} (32)
55 Angie Taggart {R} (19)
58 Bob Storey {R} (15)
59 Brennan Norden {R} (44)
61 Kris Hoffman {R} (8)
62 James Bardoner {R} (57)
Saturday, February 19, 2011
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
- Dallas Seavey (3)
- Sebastian Schnuelle (11)
- Ken Anderson (18)
- Brent Sass (22)
- Kelley Griffin (1)
- Allen Moore (24)
- Jodi Bailey (17)
- Mike Ellis
- David Dalton (23)
- Tamara Rose (12)
- Kyla Durham (14)
- Jerry Joinson (21)
- 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)
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Yukon Quest Update #18
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
- Dallas Seavey (3)
- Sebastian Schnuelle (11)
- Ken Anderson (18)
- Brent Sass (22)
- Kelley Griffin (1)
- Allen Moore (24)
In Two Rivers
- Jodi Bailey (17)
On the trail
- David Dalton (23)
- Mike Ellis
Out of Central
- Tamara Rose (12)
- Jerry Joinson (21)
- Kyla Durham (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)
Dan Kaduce (10)
Withdrawn
Christine Roalofs (9)
Hugh Neff (8)
Johannes Rygh (6)
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Yukon Quest Update #16
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
- Dallas Seavey (3)
- Ken Anderson (18)
- Sebastian Schnuelle (11)
- Brent Sass (22)
Out of Mile 101
- Kelley Griffin (1)
In Mile 101
- Allen Moore (24)
Out of Circle
- Jodi Bailey (17)
- David Dalton (23)
- Mike Ellis
Out of Slavin’s
- Tamara Rose (12)
- Johannes Rygh (6)
- Jerry Joinson (21)
- Kyla Durham (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)