On Jan. 27, 2024, 14 mushers raced on icy trails upriver to Akiak and back in the 2024 Akiak Dash.
Slideshow: Photos from the trail and finish of the 2024 Akiak Dash
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Michael Demientieff turns onto the main trail with another musher close behind him during the Akiak Dash on January 27, 2024.
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Herman Phillip passes the bluffs on his way upriver during the Akiak Dash on January 27, 2024.
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Leighton Wassilie mushes back onto the main river during the Akiak Dash on January 27, 2024.
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Mushing fans cheer on Mike Williams Jr. during the Akiak Dash on January 27, 2024.
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Mushing fans line-up on the frozen Kuskokwim River to cheer on the first place finisher during the Akiak Dash on January 27, 2024.
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Schouviller Wassilie Jr. talks with reporters after his first place finish the Akiak Dash on January 27, 2024.
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Mike Williams Jr. finishes in second place in the Akiak Dash on January 27, 2024.
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Michael Demientieff races to a 6th place finish in the Akiak Dash on January 27, 2024.
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Aaron Alexie finishes in 7th place in the Akiak Dash on January 27, 2024.
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Michael Demientieff poses with family members after racing to a 6th place finish in the Akiak Dash on January 27, 2024.
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Herman Phillip finishes in 9th place in the Akiak Dash on January 27, 2024.
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Robert Charles Jr. finishes in 8th place in the Akiak Dash on January 27, 2024.
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Charlie Chingliak stops to take a selfie with a fan after placing third in the Akiak Dash on January 27, 2024.
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A sled dog pokes its head out of a sled shortly after crossing the finish line of the 2024 Akiak Dash on Jan. 27 in Bethel, Alaska.
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Solomon Olick of Kwethluk finishes in 13th place at the 2024 Akiak Dash.
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