Reliving the 1000mi Iditarod Trail Invitational – Day 12

Today I would hopefully make it to the Ruby halfway checkpoint at mile 500ish. When you sleep outside and can’t dry anything, your gear gets gradually icier. I sleep in a vapor barrier liner (basically an expensive plastic bag) inside… Continue Reading

Reliving the 1000mi Iditarod Trail Invitational – Day 11

The daily grind continued. A strong wind was blowing right into my face, so I decided to get out my ruff. It’s amazing how the fur breaks the wind around the face and keeps it warm. After a few hours… Continue Reading