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Musher 2008 Iditarod

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Last Update: 03/18/2008 18:45 AKDT Orange = Last Updated

	Rick Holt (r)

	Willow, AK, USA Bib Number: 20
	Final Position: 58
	Checkpoint: Nome
	Time In: Sat, March 15, 2008 02:49:38 Dogs In: 10
	Finishing Time: 12 Days 11 Hours 49 Minutes 38 Seconds
	Average Speed: 3.47 MPH
	Rick Holt, 39, was born in New Hampshire and was raised in Massachusetts. He received his BS in business from St. Michael's College in Vermont and then a BS in Biology from Seattle Pacific University and finally a MA in Education Leadership from the University of Alaska Anchorage. Rick writes, "Both my father and grandfather ran dogs in New England. My grandfather was president of the NESDC back in the 60's. My family valued being out doors, independent and adaptable. So I had many opportunities to gain and practice the associated skills." He and his wife moved to Elim for teaching jobs and says, "it was a matter of time before we fell into sled dogs, having our first litter and twin boys in 1999." For the next few years, he ran dogs on the coast of the Bering Sea and says "the Norton Sound Sled Dog Club was an invaluable resource and provided endless learning opportunities. I am looking forward to returning to my home turf and seeing many dear friends." Rick's dogs are from Unalakleet and Lynda Plettner, who, he says, has been a long time friend and an extraordinary source of resources in terms of equipment, experience and frank advice. He says mushing is a family affair and it wouldn't be possible without the support and sacrifices provided by his wife and kids. "This year I will be dedicating my race and all my efforts in honor of my grandfather who passed away this spring at the age of 94. My dream is to have my grandmother, 88, travel to Anchorage to be our Idita-Rider."

Musher Printout: Rick Holt
Checkpoint	Distance	Time In	Dogs In	Time Out	Dogs Out	Rest	Time Enroute	Speed (mph)
Anchorage	0			03/01/2008 10:41:00	12
Willow	73			03/02/2008 14:36:00	16
Yentna	115	03/02/2008 18:34:00	16	03/02/2008 18:38:00	16	0h 4m	3h 58m	10.59
Skwentna	149	03/02/2008 22:02:00	16		16		3h 24m	10.00
Finger Lake	194	03/03/2008 11:51:00	16	03/03/2008 18:02:00	16	6h 11m
Rainy Pass	224	03/03/2008 22:17:00	16	03/04/2008 03:27:00	16	5h 10m	4h 15m	7.06
Rohn	272	03/04/2008 09:11:00	16	03/04/2008 17:23:00	16	8h 12m	5h 44m	8.37
Nikolai	347	03/05/2008 05:30:00	16	03/05/2008 16:11:00	15	10h 41m	12h 7m	6.19
McGrath	401	03/05/2008 23:32:00	15	03/05/2008 23:37:00	15	0h 5m	7h 21m	7.35
Takotna	419	03/06/2008 02:18:00	15	03/07/2008 04:52:00	15	26h 34m	2h 41m	6.71
Ophir	444	03/07/2008 07:22:00	15	03/07/2008 07:30:00	15	0h 8m	2h 30m	10.00
Cripple	503	03/08/2008 01:00:00	15	03/08/2008 09:48:00	14	8h 48m	17h 30m	3.37
Ruby	615	03/08/2008 21:01:00	14	03/09/2008 07:24:00	14	9h 23m	11h 13m	9.99
Galena	667	03/09/2008 14:16:00	14	03/09/2008 19:13:00	13	4h 57m	6h 52m	7.57
Nulato	719	03/10/2008 04:26:00	13	03/10/2008 14:03:00	12	9h 37m	9h 13m	5.64
Kaltag	761	03/10/2008 19:46:00	12	03/11/2008 04:27:00	11	8h 41m	5h 43m	7.35
Unalakleet	851	03/11/2008 20:50:00	11	03/12/2008 07:23:00	11	10h 33m	16h 23m	5.49
Shaktoolik	893	03/12/2008 14:00:00	11	03/12/2008 21:56:00	10	7h 56m	6h 37m	6.35
Koyuk	941	03/13/2008 04:33:00	10	03/13/2008 11:45:00	10	7h 12m	6h 37m	7.25
Elim	989	03/13/2008 17:45:00	10	03/14/2008 02:21:00	10	8h 36m	6h 0m	8.00
White Mountain	1035	03/14/2008 09:00:00	10	03/14/2008 17:05:00	10	8h 5m	6h 39m	6.92
Safety	1090	03/14/2008 23:40:00	10	03/14/2008 23:42:00	10	0h 2m	6h 35m	8.35
Nome	1112	03/15/2008 02:49:38	10				3h 7m	7.06