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2010 Iditarod Images VII
Cindy Gallea feeds her dog team at the Ruby, Alaska checkpoint on Saturday morning March 13, 2010 on during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. (AP Photo/Anchorage Daily News, Bob Hallinen)
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2010 Iditarod Images VI
Aliy Zirkle passes in front of the cliffs just outside of the Yukon River checkpoint of Ruby, Alaska  checkpoint on Friday, March 12, 2010 during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. (AP Photo/Anchorage Daily News, Bob Hallinen)
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2010 Iditarod Images V
One of the dogs in rookie musher Emil Churchin s team prepares to leave the Takotna,  Alaska  checkpoint on Friday, March 12, 2010 during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. (AP Photo/Anchorage Daily News, Bob Hallinen)
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2010 Iditarod Images IV
Hugh Neff gets a kiss from Geronimo at the Takotna, Alaska, checkpoint on Wednesday March 10, 2010 during the 2010 Iditarod Sled Dog Race. Geronimo was born of Annie, Neff s main leader. A number of Annie s offspring are on his team, which he calls "Annie s Army." (AP Photo/Bob Hallinen, Anchorage Daily News)
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2010 Iditarod Images III
One of Cindy Gallea s leaders howls with anticipation as she gets ready to leave the  Takotna, Alaska  checkpoint  on Thursday March 11, 2010 during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. (AP Photo/Anchorage Daily News, Bob Hallinen)
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2010 Iditarod Images II
John Baker leaves the Nikolai, Alaska, checkpoint in third place as he mushes along the trail during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on Tuesday, March 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Anchorage Daily News, Bob Hallinen)
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Amanda Byrd and her dog team push toward the finish line of the eight-dog, 12.1-mile race on the third and final day of the Alaska Dog Mushers Association Limited North American Championships on Sunday afternoon, March 14, 2010, at the Jeff Studdert Racegrounds. John Wagner/News-Miner
Amanda Byrd and her dog team push toward the finish line of the eight-dog, 12.1-mile race on the third and final day of the Alaska Dog Mushers Association Limited North American Championships on Sunday afternoon, March 14, 2010, at the Jeff Studdert Racegrounds. John Wagner/News-Miner
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Dawn Brown crouches down for improved aerodynamics as she and her dog team push toward the finish line of the eight-dog, 12.1-mile race on the third and final day of the Alaska Dog Mushers Association Limited North American Championships on Sunday afternoon, March 14, 2010, at the Jeff Studdert Racegrounds. John Wagner/News-Miner
Dawn Brown crouches down for improved aerodynamics as she and her dog team push toward the finish line of the eight-dog, 12.1-mile race on the third and final day of the Alaska Dog Mushers Association Limited North American Championships on Sunday afternoon, March 14, 2010, at the Jeff Studdert Racegrounds. John Wagner/News-Miner
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Jennifer Probert and her dog team push toward the finish line of the eight-dog, 12.1-mile race on the third and final day of the Alaska Dog Mushers Association Limited North American Championships on Sunday afternoon, March 14, 2010, at the Jeff Studdert Racegrounds. John Wagner/News-Miner
Jennifer Probert and her dog team push toward the finish line of the eight-dog, 12.1-mile race on the third and final day of the Alaska Dog Mushers Association Limited North American Championships on Sunday afternoon, March 14, 2010, at the Jeff Studdert Racegrounds. John Wagner/News-Miner
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Christian Taveau and his dog team round a bend at the beginning of the eight-dog, 12.1-mile race on the third and final day of the Alaska Dog Mushers Association Limited North American Championships on Sunday afternoon, March 14, 2010, at the Jeff Studdert Racegrounds. John Wagner/News-Miner
Christian Taveau and his dog team round a bend at the beginning of the eight-dog, 12.1-mile race on the third and final day of the Alaska Dog Mushers Association Limited North American Championships on Sunday afternoon, March 14, 2010, at the Jeff Studdert Racegrounds. John Wagner/News-Miner
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Lisa Kelly, left, a Carlile truck driver and fan favorite of the History Channel s Ice Road Truckers series, mingles with hockey fans watching the Fairbanks Ice Dogs take on the Wichita Falls Wildcats from the comfort of a hot tub in Saturday evening s, March 13, 2010, second annual North American Hockey League outdoor game at the Big Dipper Ice Arena.  Kelly dropped the ceremonial first puck of the game. John Wagner/News-Miner
Lisa Kelly, left, a Carlile truck driver and fan favorite of the History Channel's Ice Road Truckers series, mingles with hockey fans watching the Fairbanks Ice Dogs take on the Wichita Falls Wildcats from the comfort of a hot tub in Saturday evening's, March 13, 2010, second annual North American Hockey League outdoor game at the Big Dipper Ice Arena. Kelly dropped the ceremonial first puck of the game. John Wagner/News-Miner
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Fairbanks Ice Dogs forward Jon Waggoner calls for the puck during Saturday evening s, March 13, 2010, second annual North American Hockey League outdoor game against the Wichita Falls Wildcats at the Big Dipper Ice Arena. John Wagner/News-Miner
Fairbanks Ice Dogs forward Jon Waggoner calls for the puck during Saturday evening's, March 13, 2010, second annual North American Hockey League outdoor game against the Wichita Falls Wildcats at the Big Dipper Ice Arena. John Wagner/News-Miner
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Fairbanks Ice Dogs forward James Saintey, right, makes a quick turn to slip by Wichita Falls Wildcats defenseman Kevin Liss during Saturday evening s, March 13, 2010, second annual North American Hockey League outdoor game at the Big Dipper Ice Arena. John Wagner/News-Miner
Fairbanks Ice Dogs forward James Saintey, right, makes a quick turn to slip by Wichita Falls Wildcats defenseman Kevin Liss during Saturday evening's, March 13, 2010, second annual North American Hockey League outdoor game at the Big Dipper Ice Arena. John Wagner/News-Miner
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Fairbanks Ice Dogs forward Jon Feavel, center, works the puck up the ice against the Wichita Falls Wildcats during Saturday evening s, March 13, 2010, second annual North American Hockey League outdoor game at the Big Dipper Ice Arena. John Wagner/News-Miner
Fairbanks Ice Dogs forward Jon Feavel, center, works the puck up the ice against the Wichita Falls Wildcats during Saturday evening's, March 13, 2010, second annual North American Hockey League outdoor game at the Big Dipper Ice Arena. John Wagner/News-Miner
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Members of the Fairbanks Ice Dogs square off against the Wichita Falls Wildcats during Saturday evening s, March 13, 2010, second annual North American Hockey League outdoor game at the Big Dipper Ice Arena. John Wagner/News-Miner
Members of the Fairbanks Ice Dogs square off against the Wichita Falls Wildcats during Saturday evening's, March 13, 2010, second annual North American Hockey League outdoor game at the Big Dipper Ice Arena. John Wagner/News-Miner
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Lance Mackey leaves the Unalakleet checkpoint in first place on Sunday, March 14, 2010 during the 2010 Iditarod Sled Dog Race. (AP Photo/Anchorage Daily News, Bob Hallinen)
Lance Mackey leaves the Unalakleet checkpoint in first place on Sunday, March 14, 2010 during the 2010 Iditarod Sled Dog Race. (AP Photo/Anchorage Daily News, Bob Hallinen)
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A surfer is seen on Saturday afternoon, March 13, 2010 near Spruce Cape in Kodiak, Alaska. Air temperatures were 32 degrees, and a blizzard watch had been issued by the National Weather Service for the afternoon. Several hardy surfers enjoyed the Kodiak waves. (AP Photo/KMXT Radio, Jay Barrett)
A surfer is seen on Saturday afternoon, March 13, 2010 near Spruce Cape in Kodiak, Alaska. Air temperatures were 32 degrees, and a blizzard watch had been issued by the National Weather Service for the afternoon. Several hardy surfers enjoyed the Kodiak waves. (AP Photo/KMXT Radio, Jay Barrett)
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Dallas Seavey pulls out onto the Yukon River on leaving the checkpoint of Ruby, Alaska  checkpoint on Friday, March 12, 2010 during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. (AP Photo/Anchorage Daily News, Bob Hallinen)
Dallas Seavey pulls out onto the Yukon River on leaving the checkpoint of Ruby, Alaska checkpoint on Friday, March 12, 2010 during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. (AP Photo/Anchorage Daily News, Bob Hallinen)
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