Da RULES

• All survival gear (clothing, sleeping bags, etc.) for the McGrath race must be carried from the start.
• You may take any route as long as you sign-in and sign-out of the required checkpoints.
• No support crews!
• No outside assistance to advance up or down the trail.(no snowmachine or airplane rides)
• Respect private property!
• Leave no trace. Do not litter the trail !!
• Smiles, Thank-you's and Tips are appreciated at all check points.
• Expendables only in drop bags!
• Do not bring bikes, sleds or skis inside checkpoints!
• Cyclists must start and finish with the same bike.

photo © Bill Merchant-Alaska Ultrasport

here we go again...

From: Bill Merchant
Alaska Ultra Sport Race Director/Guide
To: Me
Subject: Glad you are interested in joining us on the Iditarod Trail.

I am. I booked.
There goes all them Frequent flier points.

As if the weather gods took notice of my decision - this weekend has turned into a wet & cold day set- snow is falling on the mountains- it's dark and cold and wet...
perfect time to get on the bike.

I've got a deadline to meet.

[image © Iditarod Trail Invitational]