Aniak checkpoint gears up for arrival of Kuskokwim 300 mushers

KYUK | By Valerie Lake

Published January 28, 2023 at 1:00 PM AKST

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Twenty-one Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race teams are closing in on the Aniak checkpoint in the 2023 race. The checkpoint marks the halfway point in the approximately 300 mile race. Some teams will log a few hours of rest before heading back downriver.