So far five teams have hit the trail again. All five teams have left with all twelve dogs in harness. The most animated teams were Randy's and Craig's - who even took the sled on a small journey of its own without him, caught by volunteers with no damage to dogs or sled though I imagine Craig's heart was beating hard. Warren's team was heard from afar with Dobie doing his usual cheerleading commentary -though this year he will have some competition from Hurricane and Vixen. In order of departure the teams have been Randy at 2:52:56, Jerry at 2:58:48,Craig at 3:10:17, Warren at 3:25:00,and Kim at 3:49:25. Ross and Abram are planning on a 6am departure. Abram is out with the dogs at the moment and both teams were resting comfortably. I am off for an hour nap and then out to see the last two teams off. The trail to Checkpoint #2, graciously hosted by our friends Danny and Lorraine, is about 45 miles in length. We expect all the teams to be there by noon. There, the teams can choose their rest times. The teams must take another six hours of mandatory rest taken at either checkpoint #2 or#3. More later, Kate