Mandatory rests

[coldfeet]

In 2015, Galena was the popular 24 rest. Zirkle, Phillips, Ulsom, King, Marrs, Petit, Kaiser.

Dallas and Buser stopped at Huslia. Mitch at Ruby.

[tanglefoot]

I never even put down a furthest to 24.

I wonder if the 8hr / 7.59 min is just someone adding up the minites wrong?

[coldfeet]

Mitch took his 24 in Ruby in 2015. Finished 2nd.

[elsietee]

Charley Bejna said he was opting for Galena for his 24 - he likes the checkpoint and thought it might be a little warmer than Huslia...

[mira]

34 mushers have taken their 8 hours mandataory Yukon rest in Tanana. If we assume the four still in Tanana also get it registrered there, then a bit over half the mushers took their mandatory at this point in the race.

I guess this might be the reason the field seems to be somewhat compact.

[mira]

In 40 minutes Wade has finished his 8 hours rest, Dallas must wait for 1.5 hour... or perhaps they do 24?

[Another UK Fan]

Good point Mira. just watched a video of Dallas arriving in Ruby and declaring 8 and 24. Couldn't make his mind up he said. Wonder what he decided? Not long now and we shall see.

[mira]

Wade seems to be staying for 24? He could have left 50 minutes ago (if my calculation is correct).

Dallas can leave now if he wants too.. so I guess he stay for 24 hours. If so, they can leave:

#26 Wade Marrs can leave at 09th. Mar at 20:12 (Ruby)
#26 Dallas Seavey can leave at 09th. Mar at 20:58 (Ruby)

[flowerpower]

I suppose they could choose to do the 8 after Huslia when they get back to the river. This route does seem to give them more options. Wonder if it messes up any run/rest schedules?

[mamamia]

It messes me up! I'm having a difficult time figuring these guys out. The run/rest schedules are all over the place this year. I wish they would just get themselves organized so I can figure out what they are doing!