Yesterday was the start of the 2010
Yukon Quest sled dog race here in Fairbanks. A 1,000 mile race from here to Whitehorse, Canada (reverse in odd numbered years), it is said to be the most difficult due to the varied terrain and harsh weather.
Despite overcast skies, it was a much more pleasant day to watch the start than
in 2008, when it was around forty below zero. The start line is on the frozen Chena River in the heart of downtown, below the Cushman Street bridge. It's quite a sight watching hundreds of excited dogs anxious to get running.
New this year, most of the racers can be
tracked online thanks to GPS devices. By this evening mushers have already started to arrive in Circle, 162 miles northeast of here on the Yukon River.
See more photos and a few video clips
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