J C
@spruceboy.bsky.social
Have a safe,fun, and fast race!
March 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Have a safe,fun, and fast race!
Alas, that is what I expected. Thanks for answering! There is always interest in something like this to cover the polar regions better, but apparently not enough interest to actually fund&launch something.
March 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Alas, that is what I expected. Thanks for answering! There is always interest in something like this to cover the polar regions better, but apparently not enough interest to actually fund&launch something.
Nice - I am wondering if we can get a signal from either Arktika platform in Alaska. Do you know if the Arktika M1 and M2 transmitter is pointed / aimed at a particular ground station or more direct broadcast like noaa20/snpp/etc are? Thanks!
March 20, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Nice - I am wondering if we can get a signal from either Arktika platform in Alaska. Do you know if the Arktika M1 and M2 transmitter is pointed / aimed at a particular ground station or more direct broadcast like noaa20/snpp/etc are? Thanks!
The worst wind is normally before the station, so the actual winds could be quite a bit higher.
March 13, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The worst wind is normally before the station, so the actual winds could be quite a bit higher.
More sled damage.. this one was filled with dirt.
March 5, 2025 at 1:01 AM
More sled damage.. this one was filled with dirt.
Apparently they ran into open water. They might have taken that route intentionally...
February 26, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Apparently they ran into open water. They might have taken that route intentionally...
I did that one year ( or maybe twice!), that area is confusing if you are not super familiar with the area. Which I am not, ha! The leaders are on a record pace right now. The skiers must be sad though..
February 24, 2025 at 4:42 AM
I did that one year ( or maybe twice!), that area is confusing if you are not super familiar with the area. Which I am not, ha! The leaders are on a record pace right now. The skiers must be sad though..
Photo of the trail from 2015 halfway between Rohn and the post river. This looks like water, but it was smooth ice. It was worse in a few other spots where the trail was narrower and the ice extended well into the trees, but I didn't get photos. The ITI lead bikers will pass through tomorrow.
February 24, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Photo of the trail from 2015 halfway between Rohn and the post river. This looks like water, but it was smooth ice. It was worse in a few other spots where the trail was narrower and the ice extended well into the trees, but I didn't get photos. The ITI lead bikers will pass through tomorrow.
One musher was singing to his dogs when he passed me, which made my day.
February 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
One musher was singing to his dogs when he passed me, which made my day.
In 2017 it was very cold for the first few nights as well - it was sub -40f at Ruby on the bank as the leaders came in. It should be colder than the forecast on the river, but nothing super cold in the forecast right now.
February 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
In 2017 it was very cold for the first few nights as well - it was sub -40f at Ruby on the bank as the leaders came in. It should be colder than the forecast on the river, but nothing super cold in the forecast right now.
And likely safer for the dogs.
February 19, 2025 at 2:24 AM
And likely safer for the dogs.
And not a lot of protection if the wind blows. I would expect a lot of soft trail between Grayling and Kaltag if there is wind and any snow to blow around. From 2018, between Eagle Island and Grayling. But more fun that bare tussocks, hah!
February 19, 2025 at 2:20 AM
And not a lot of protection if the wind blows. I would expect a lot of soft trail between Grayling and Kaltag if there is wind and any snow to blow around. From 2018, between Eagle Island and Grayling. But more fun that bare tussocks, hah!
Wow, so much Yukon river!! That seems a bit monotonous, but I guess a very safe alternative, so long as the wind isn't blowing hard. And the Tanana -> Ruby leg is pretty long I think?
February 19, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Wow, so much Yukon river!! That seems a bit monotonous, but I guess a very safe alternative, so long as the wind isn't blowing hard. And the Tanana -> Ruby leg is pretty long I think?
The Iditarod could possibly avoided all the "angry mobs" by being a bit more transparent about the conditions up front, but such is life. It is a big organization and lots of moving parts, I am sure it is hard to organize.
February 18, 2025 at 1:50 AM
The Iditarod could possibly avoided all the "angry mobs" by being a bit more transparent about the conditions up front, but such is life. It is a big organization and lots of moving parts, I am sure it is hard to organize.