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Mushers and their dogs in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race face plenty of variables in the Alaska wilderness. An unexpected one this year has been heat that is taking a toll in a sport better suited for temperatures well below zero. Jason Mackey said a thermometer hanging from the back of his sled hit…
Third through 8th place Quest 550 racers crossed the finish line in Fairbanks Thursday.
Brent Sass notched his 5th Yukon Quest victory, and Amanda Otto made a late race push to nab 2nd place.
Fresh snow, sunny skies and above zero temperatures allowed mushers and their dogs to ease into the race.
Due to a fierce winter storm during this year's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog, three mushers were penalized for sheltering their dogs, instead of leaving them outside in harsh conditions