Waerner Arrives in White Mountain
Jordan Caskey
March 17, 2020
6:33 am
Thomas Waerner was the first into White Mountain, where he’ll rest for a mandatory 8 hours, before making his way to Nome.
Thomas Waerner was the first into White Mountain, where he’ll rest for a mandatory 8 hours, before making his way to Nome.
The community of White Mountain gathered to sing the veteran musher a native song before he headed for Nome.
The Insiders caught up with the Teacher on the Trail, Brian Hickox, in Unalakleet.
The veteran is third into White Mountain, but she isn’t feeling overly comfortable with her positioning.
Royer is happy to reach White Mountain, after crossing the hill country to get here.
The prize for reaching White Mountain first is the Northrim Bank Achieve More Award and a check for 2,500 dollars.
Joar says the trip from Koyuk to White Mountain was a difficult one due to drifting snow and wind.
The defending champion reached White Mountain 41 minutes behind Pete Kaiser.
The veteran musher describes the trail conditions from Koyuk to White Mountain. He also talks about his decision to stay in Elim for a few
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