Patience in Pelly

We've left Dawson behind, but picked up two new passengers. The first is Cor Guimond, mushing legend and friend of Hugh's. We think Hugh will get a kick out of learning this when we see him again. The second passenger is Sicily. She's a dog Hugh dropped in Scroggie Creek. She had a split nail and sore foot, but seems to be doing well now. The 36 hour layover was not much of a break for mushers and handlers. Setting up camp, walking dogs, feeding, massaging, launching the team, and breaking camp took lots of time and energy. The dogs definitely left better rested than the humans, but that's to be expected. Highlights of the layover had to be seeing the dogs recover: eating well, "stretching out," walking, jogging, and finally taking off (AGAIN) to set the trail on fire. These are very special dogs with amazing athletic ability and attitude. Of course they will all be champions, regardless of finish position. We're currently waiting patiently in Pelly. The first team should be in at about 1:00 a.m. Hugh, Lance, and Allen Moore make up the front of the pack. As always, Laughing all the way to Whitehorse ;>).