After a brief recovery at the Takotna checkpoint, Lance Mackey and Jeff King prepare their dogs for the Yukon Leg of the race.
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Iditarod: Leaving Takotna
After a brief recovery at the Takotna checkpoint, Lance Mackey and Jeff King prepare their dogs for the Yukon Leg of the race.
Added: Nov 14, 2008
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