Freezing cold temperatures didn't stop mushers and fans from celebrating the 38th Kuskokwim 300 weekend. Check out these moments captured over the weekend of January 20, 2017, from the start of the Bogus Creek 150 to the finishers of the Kuskokwim 300.
Slideshow: Kuskokwim 300 Weekend in Pictures
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KYUK staffers report live from the finish line of the 2017 Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race. From left: Geraldine Brink, Lillian Michael and Angela Denning.
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Jordan Klejka gets help tightening her boots from her father, Joe Klejka, and friend, Val Bue. Fans worked hard to stay warm and cheer mushers on as temperatures in Bethel reached minus 30 during the 2017 Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race.
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Mike Williams Sr. puts jackets on his son Mike Williams Jr.'s dogs at the start of the 2017 Kuskokwim 300 in Bethel on January 20.
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Patrick Mackey guides his dogs towards the starting line at the 2017 Kuskokwim 300.
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The start line of the Kuskokwim 300 is on the frozen river in front of Bethel.
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The 2017 Kuskokwim 300 started on January 20 in Bethel with temperatures droppings towards minus 30 below.
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Jackie Larson heads to the start line at the 2017 Kuskokwim 300 in Bethel.
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Mike Williams Jr. waits for his turn to leave the chute at the start of the 2017 Kuskokwim 300 in Bethel on January 20.
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Kuskokwim 300 founder Myron Angstman observes the start of the 38th Annual Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race on January 20, 2017 in Bethel.
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Paul Gebhardt approaches the start line at the 2017 Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race in Bethel.
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Race volunteer Grant Fairbanks warms up his hands over the exhaust from a generator at the finish line of the Bogus Creek 150 on January 21, 2017.
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Lewis Pavilla wins the Bogus Creek 150 for the fourth time, and immediately covers his frostbitten face. Pavilla lost his facemask during the race and suffered frostbite in temperatures reaching minus 30.
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Lewis Pavilla's dogs raced 150 miles to a first place finish in the Bogus Creek 150.
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Student journalists from the Lower Kuskokwim School District greet Lewis Pavilla after crossing the finish line as a four-time champion in the Bogus Creek 150 on January 21, 2017 in Bethel.
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Fans await Bogus Creek 150 finishers in Bethel on January 21, 2017.
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Niklas Wikstrand finishes the 2017 Bogus Creek 150 in second place covered in frost. Wikstrand hails from Norway and runs dogs for Kaiser Racing Kennel.
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Maurice Andrews shares a few words with KYUK reporter Angela Denning, moments after crossing the finish line in third place in the 2017 Bogus Creek 150.
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Jordan Klejka and Casie Stockdale await Pete Kaiser's first place finish in the 2017 Kuskokwim 300 on January 22 in Bethel.
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Pete Kaiser races down the chute to win his third consecutive Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race in Bethel on January 22, 2017.
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Pete Kaiser wins his third consecutive Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race with an elapsed time of 40 hours and 7 minutes on January 22, 2017 in Bethel.
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Brent Sass races down Straight Slough on his way to a second place finish in the 2017 Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race in Bethel on January 22.
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Pete Kaiser wins his third consecutive Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race with an elapsed time of 40 hours and 7 minutes on January 22, 2017 in Bethel.
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Bogus Creek 150 Race Marshall Lucas Salzburn and second place Bogus Creek 150 finisher Niklas Wikstrand watch over the crowd at the finish of the 2017 Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race.
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Brent Sass crosses the finish line for a second place finish in the 2017 Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race in Bethel on January 22.
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A member of the Wild and Free Mushing team receives a well earned pat after finishing the 2017 Kuskokwim 300 in second place.
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Kuskokwim 300 race manager Madelene Reichard greets finishers of the race on January 22, 2017 in Bethel.
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Richie Diehl makes his way to the finish line of the 2017 Kuskokwim 300.
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Richie Diehl crosses the Kuskokwim 300 finish line in third place on January 22, 2017 in Bethel.
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Mike Williams Jr. of Akiak races to the finish line for the 7th place finish in the 2017 Kuskokwim 300.
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Mike Williams Jr. greets his father, and fellow musher, Mike Williams Sr. after finishing the 2017 Kuskokwim 300 in 7th place on January 22, 2017.
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Ken Anderson finishes just behind Mike Williams Jr. in 8th place at the 2017 Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race.
