Allen arrived at Central at 3:25 pm AST, happy and healthy! I can't tell you how elated I was to get Bridgett's call. She said that the team actually look better arriving in Central than leaving Circle.
The trail was as bad as we had heard! Allen and Kelly Griffin worked together to get through the deep overflow and blown trail. The key to getting around the overflow? Necklines for the dogs. We don't usually use them and only have them on the Quest because they are required gear. Also, Allen put bags over his boots. It actually kept his feet completely dry. It was key that he went through the worst during daylight hours.
Sebastian Schnuelle's Boot at Central
after Rescueing Hans Gatt
By the Yukon Quest
From Official Yukon Quest Flickr Page
He is planning to give the dogs a good long rest in Central before heading for Eagle Summit. Allen said that it was "near whiteout conditions 7 miles out of Central, so ahead must be bad." The road to Circle and Central was closed for several hours today. It was completely blown in. The road is less than a 1/4 mile from the trail's summit. Eagle Summit is extremely tough at good times. It will be VERY challenging now.
Allen will be dropping Viper in Central . We don't know why yet. Aliy and Ryne are on there way to Central now. They really want to see Allen and the Dog.Labels: Yukon Quest