Pictures from 2004 Race - Eureka to Talkeetna

Here's a few pictures from the beginning of the 2004 race. These were all taken with a disposable camera which explains the quality (or lack of). The focus is lightweight adventure racing though, and not documentation, so any pictures of the race are a bonus.

Day 1. Just 6 miles into the race on one of the few very short sections of dirt road that were legal per the race rules.

About Mile 9.

The first short break 4 hours and 20 miles into the race.

Caribou Creek drainage.

Excellent traveling terrain along Caribou Creek.

Fine hiking on a four-wheeler trail on the Upper Caribou Creek about 30 miles into the race.

Slightly off course at about 35 miles.

Back on course with a standing only pause before another push into the night. About 38 miles into the race.

One of many creek crossings through a glacial cold stream.

About 40 miles into the race.

The midnight huddle, trying to see the map as it gets dark

Even on flat ground, it got too dark to see at about 2am so we called it a day. About 45 miles into the race.