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MACKEY REACHES THE YUKON FIRST!!!
Just in time for a seven course breakfast!
by staff
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For Further Information Contact:
Chas St.George, Director Public Relations 907.232.0503
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA - (March 07, 2008)
IDITAROD XXXVI Musher Lance Mackey (Bib # 6) was the first to arrive in Ruby Alaska this morning at 7:32 with 14 dogs. Ruby is nestled on the Banks of the Mighty Yukon River. Mackey was greeted by well wishers and a seven course meal courtesy of the Millennium Hotel Anchorage, proud sponsor of "The Last Great Race to Nome."
As the recipient of the "First Musher to the Yukon Award", Mackey was treated to a seven course meal prepared by Millennium's Executive Chef, Keith Culhane. This year's menu included Chicken and wild mushroom terrine, Yukon potato Bisk with shrimp ravioli. The main courses included halibut flowers on a bed of peach chutney, and a fillet of beef stuffed with Alaskan king crab, along with brie en cruet. A desert of raspberry crepes, served with bitter sweet chocolate sauce rounded out the succulent feast. A carefully selected fine wine was served with each plate.
Mackey received a special "after dinner mint" of $5,000 crisp $1 bills presented by Millennium's Food and Beverage manager Brooke McGrath.
