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"Sunday Morning Isquidarod Update: Musher party at Old Woman cabin!
Paige rolled into Old Woman cabin about 6:45 am and I imagine she was shocked to see all teams that had left in front of her resting here. Including Travis, who had taken a rest at Tripod cabin which is a short distance away. That move shows either his team is experiencing issues or it could mean that weather conditions are extreme. Speeds have changed dramatically on this stretch and I imagine they are dealing with wind blown trail.
When you have cold temperatures and wind blown snow on the trail, things tend to get real slow. The granules that deposit in the low points of the trail are heavy and sand like. You can hear the runners sound like being drug through sand. It can be incredibly demoralizing to get in these conditions and suddenly drop 2 mph.
As I'm writing this, Jessie's tracker has turned green and we have a new race leader leaving Old Woman. Will he stop in Inalakleet or go through to Blueberry Hills cabin? Who will leave next? Grab another cup of coffee folks!
I hope Paige makes an offering to the Old Woman for safe passage. From here to Nome is such a magical section of trail. I hope the mushers get the chance enjoy it!"
03/10. 7:11 am AKST. WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT MONDAY...* ...Wind chills as low as 55 below!
Now: Unalakleet: -25 deg. F (windchill-44 deg. F), Kaltag -33(-48),Nulato -29 (-43), Galena -22 (-36), Ruby -19 (-29)
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