IditaProject Forum

I really like this route. There have been only two scratches so far and no injuries. It seems that most of the injuries occur along the Dalzell Gorge and Happy Steps. It's been cold enough for the dogs, so the mushers don't have to plan their routes to avoid "the heat of the day." And how about that Husila checkpoint? I wonder if ITC would consider moving the start to Fairbanks every year. Not sure what they would do for the southern route. Maybe there's another town they can visit in there. Would Bethel be too far? I'm just not familiar with Alaska, and it's hard to find a good map online.

The only problem that I see with this route is that perhaps it is a bit too cold. I'm worried about all the frostbitten hands.