Yukon Quest - February 14, 2004

The excitement builds	Let me out so I can run!
Is there such a thing as a 'cat nap' for dogs?	OK, I'm feeling refreshed now.

Little Canadian fans

Piercing blue eyes

Unloading and setting up

Trail Map (taken from Yukon Quest site)

Creative packing

I wonder what this lead dog is thinking. ("I can't believe I have to run next to this face biter for the next 1000 miles!")	Here we go!
Crowds along the river - for as far as the eye can see!	Jennifer Cochran - Number 13 (Read about Jennifer HERE)
Crossing under the bridge on Fort Wainwright	Gerry Willomitzer - Number 14 (Read about Gerry HERE)
Rod Boyce - Number 18 (Read about Rod HERE)	Five miles down, 995 to go!