Entering the final phase - Iditarod 2022
We’re following the drama in the Alaskan wilderness as the race enters its final phase. In not too long we’ll have a winner of the Iditarod 2022!
Iditarod Highlights | DAY 8 | QRILLPAWS 2022
The top-three
After Brent Sass and Dallas Seavey, Aaron Burmeister was third in to the 14th checkpoint, Unalakleet.
It is windy on the coast, and Dallas Seavey & Co has been resting up in a shelter cabin. Meanwhile, Brent Sass and his team was camping out on the sea ice before he managed to be first in to Elim, checkpoint 17.
Dallas Seavey has faced many obstacles and has stated that he is proud of his team and all challenges they have overcome, while still being in the front.
Pete Kaiser Heads out of Unalakleet Photo: Dave Poyzer, Iditarod
Day 8 Checkpoints Updates
Checkpoint 14, Unalakleet
1. Brent Sass (bib 27)
2. Dallas Seavey (bib 20)
3. Aaron Burmeister (bib 23)
4. Jessie Holmes (bib 7)
5. Dan Kaduce (bib 28)
Checkpoint 15, Shaktoolik
1. Brent Sass (bib 27)
2. Dallas Seavey (bib 20)
3. Aaron Burmeister (bib 23)
4. Richie Diehl (bib 18)
5. Jessie Holmes (bib 7)
Checkpoint 16, Koyuk
1. Brent Sass (bib 27)
2. Dallas Seavey (bib 20)
Checkpoint 17, Elim
1. Brent Sass (bib 27)
View of the Unalakleet checkpoint as jet flies into UNK Photo: Dave Poyzer, Iditarod
Current top 10-standing
1 • Brent Sass
2 • Dallas Seavey
3 • Peter Kaiser
4 • Mitch Seavey
5 • Ryan Redington
6 • Richie Diehl
7 • Travis Beals
8 • Mille Porsild
9 • Aaron Burmeister
10 • Dan Kaduce
Sunset views from Unaklaleet Photo: Dave Poyzer, Iditarod