You grab a quick nap and you're off again. No time to lose!

The stretch from White Mountain to Topkok checkpoint is one of the most dangerous parts of the race. It's icy and windy, and the roads are covered with sand, gravel, and huge drifts of snow (of course). You checked the weather forecast with the locals and learned that conditions would worsen by mid-afternoon, so you left the checkpoint at sunrise.

CONTINUE