it was still dark in Bethel, Alaska. Far down the trail of the Bogus Creek 150 sled-dog race, the light of a single headlamp shone like a beacon. Fans, family members and race volunteers stood near the finish line on the frozen Kuskokwim River, meandering, visiting and waiting in the 16-degree air. Some wore beaver hats, others parkas with ruffs made of wolf and wolverine fur that framed their faces. Inside trucks parked on the ice, drivers and passengers sat warm in
MUSHING ON THE KUSKOKWIM
Apr 01, 2023
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