2017 Iron Dog Race — Day Four Coverage — The Alaska Life
More at the link including video & the stats of the top 10 teams into Nome:
https://www.thealaskalife.com/blog/2017-iron-dog-race-day-four-coverage-the-alaska-life/
The boys of the Iron Dog are enjoying a much deserved break in Nome before heading back towards the finish line in the Golden City on the Tanana River.It is hard to overstate how tough these racers really are. Most recreational riders know what they feel like after putting 300-400 miles on their sleds over a weekend. The Iron Doggers have just covered 1100 miles in 21+ hours. And in absolutely brutal conditions. It has been -30° to -50° ever since the teams crossed the Alaska Range back in Rohn. This wind chill chart pegs out at -117° at 45 MPH…and these guys have been cruising at 80-90MPH for long durations at -50°. So who knows what the real wind chill number would be.
[Wind Chill Table in article]
So a 40 hour or so break to treat the frost bite, take a long hot shower, inspect their sleds and do any necessary wrenching is a welcome respite from the trail.
Great Link Qiviut. Thank You for the update. :)