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Sunrise starts to illuminate the frozen landscape of the Yukon River in Alaska, USA near a checkpoint in Anvik, Alaska during the 2005 Iditarod race. At first light, a sled dog team and its musher continue across the Yukon River fighting the cold winter temperatures.
Anvik, Alaska is one of 25 checkpoints along the route of the Iditarod, a small city with a population of a little over 100. The Yukon River is the longest river found throughout Alaska and Anvik is the first checkpoint on the Yukon.
There are anywhere between 55-75 mushers at the start of the Iditarod race and each one is required to make at least three rest stops on route. The first one must be a 24 hour stop taken at any checkpoint they want, usually within the 300-600 miles mark into the race. The second must be a 8 hour stop somewhere along the Yukon River and the third stop must be made for 8 hours at White Mountain. From this last checkpoint, the end of the Iditarod race is only 77 miles away.
A beautiful sunrise in Alaska, USA during the Iditarod race is a welcoming sight for the mushers and the sled dog teams. Thin wisps of clouds are highlighted as the sun begins to rise across the horizon.
USA, Alaska, Anvik, Musher and dog team race along snow-covered Yukon River checkpoint during 2005 Iditarod sled dog race at sunrise on winter morning.
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