Yukon Quest '09

Well the Quest ended on a high note for me last night after receiving the Sportsmanship award at Finishers banquet. I was very excited to get the award, it really helps me close this years Quest out on positive note after our hold up in the last 40 miles of the race. on another positive note Iris Woods Sutton crossed the finish line yesterday with Jerry still barking and Banging the harness, just one more positive thing to take from this years race. Jerry is sure to be a force in Wild and Frees 2010 Quest.
I have spent allot of time thinking about what happened in this years Quest, and really have come to grips with it,. the experience didn't kill us it only made us stronger and smarter for future races. This years race was a true battle from day one, but we pulled through and learned more then we could of ever imagined. It is time to shift gears and start thinking about next season. thanks so much to all of you that have followed or progress throughout the entire season and also through the Quest. The support that you give me and the dogs is a very important part to the success of Wild and Free. This will be the final post on the Quest 09 Blog I will be going back to My blog for future updates. I am in the process of writing the story of this years race. it s going to be a while but there will be a very exciting story to read when it is complete. Thanks Again

Happy Trails

Brent and the Wild and Free Gang

Hello from the comforts of my Cabin. It is hard to believe that my Quest Journey is over it was defintly one hell of an adventure. Yesterday was tough there are no words describe the dissapointment of coming so far and being held up just 40 miles from the finish. I am still in shock. I woke up feeling pretty upset this morning and probably will for a while, but after reading through the blog and see all of the great support I have out there I really can appreciate all that we have accomplished. I owe alot to my dogs we ran a very aggressive race and stayed in the hunt the whole way. I took a few gambles towards the end and pushed the dogs a little too far. they just needed a little more rest. I am really at a loss of words right but needed to make sure that all of you know how important your support is too me. Thanks for following me along this Journey. After I get life in the real world sorted out I will post more about the race. Thanks to my Blog support crew for all their great work updating the blog, my handlers and of course my dogs without them none of this would be possible.

Brent

Wild and Free pulled into the finish at about 11:15 pm. Great job Brent, Silver, Ling Ling, Rosie, Budget, Rocky, Maud, Walter, and The Dude. You guys are amazing!

We have received word that Brent has been spotted a few miles from Two Rivers walking in front of the team to keep them going. They have been passed by Martin Buser. This is a huge bummer. Mark told me they wanted to stop at Chena Hot springs and after that slowed way down. Brent had to walk them out of Two Rivers and apparently they did not get going. We do not expect him to finish until late tonight or early in the morning. I will update more if I get any more info.

Monday night Wild & Free supporters Danny and Ken trekked out toward
Rosebud on skis under no moon. After not seeing anyone for 5 miles, they
saw a headlamp in the distance and caught a "hup" recognizable as Brent's.
Brent seemed a bit dazed, and responded to our cheers with "Is that really
you guys?!" The team looked great and quickly disappeared down the trail.
Danny and Ken skied back to Chena Hot Springs Road, noticing Brent's kick
marks and jogging footprints all the way down the trail. Danny and Ken
caught Brent at several more bridges as the night progressed. A bit past
midnight and 100 miles into the run Wild & Free appeared under the aurora.
Anyone guess what the bouncing headlamp in the photo is? Brent running!
The team had slowed and The Dude was in the sled, but spirits were high
and Brent was totally coherent. News that the team was about 12 miles
outta Twin Bears Checkpoint was uplifting.

Schnuelle and Neff passed the Nordale bridge, 20 miles from the finish line, just before 9 so they are expected in at 11. This would be a 6 hour run from Two Rivers. At that pace Brent will finish around 5 this evening, prime time for a huge gathering to welcome Wild and Free! If you are reading this and you are in Fairbanks then I expect to see you there!

Wild and Free made it to Two Rivers overnight at 3 am. This is the final checkpoint and a mandatory 8 hour layover. Brent will leave at 11 for the last 45 miles to the finish, expect him to come in around 3:30-4:30. The top 3, little, schnuelle, and neff are expected anytime now in a tight race for 1st. I will be at the finish to see Wild and Free come in, this may be my last post, I am sure Brent will take over when he arrives.

More pics and stories in the news miner,
http://newsminer.com/news/yukon_quest2009/
http://newsminer.com/news/2009/feb/24/troubles-eagle-summit-dropp-william-kleedehn-yukon/

On KUAC' site,
http://www.kuac.org/day11.html
http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuac/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1473479

http://www.yukonquest.com/site/view-yukon-quest-slideshow/2009-mile101/#showMedia

Wild and Free arrives at 101 amid a swarm of media.Ling Ling and Silver, Rosie and Budget, Maud and Rocky, Walter and The Dude.

Ling Ling and Silver

Rosie and Budget

Maud and Rocky

Walter and The Dude

Brent made it in to 101 just after noon and left shortly there after. He ran into Kleeden at Eagle Summit, drove Wild and Free over the top, parked the dogs, then walked down to Kleeden and lead his team over the top. Way to go Brent, he is the man for his time and place.
Pictures to come..

Mark says the top 3, Kleeden, Little, and Neff were all struggling to get their dogs up Eagle Summit and it was only after Schnuelle arrived that Little and Neff got over. Sebastian tried to help Kleeden but his team would not go and he was just resting there. I am sure if Brent finds him there he will do what he can to get Kleeden's team going. The others took 10 hours to run from Central but they did not rest at Central like Brent did. So it should take Brent 5-6 hours or so which would put him in to 101 at around 1:00 pm.

Brent did not pass Schnuelle. yukonquest.com has Schnuelle running the 74 miles from Circle to Central in 47 minutes, roughly 100 mph, and passing through the 101 dog drop at 10 this morning. So Schnuelle is ahead of Brent, but probably not running 100 mph.

Brent took an 11 hour rest at the Central checkpoint. He passed Schnuelle on the trail moving into 4th place. The top 3 left Central just as Brent arrived. Somewhere between Circle and Central Brent had a collision with tree and took the brunt of it in the face so apparently he looks a bit rough but has shaken it off. He had to drop steady, reliable wheel dog Taco due to soreness in his shoulder. Taco finished the race in the previous 2 years and I am sure he will be missed on the run up Eagle Summit.

Molly and Heckel are resting comfortably in the truck on their way back home to Fairbanks.Molly

Heckel

Wild and Free headed out of Circle after a 5.5 hour rest. Holding strong at 5th place, well ahead of Martin Buser who has yet to reach Circle, and behind Schnuelle but still in it for 4th place if Schnuelle is resting down the trail. Brent dropped Heckel here due to a sore shoulder resulting from a misstep into a crack in the trail. Next checkpoint is the village of Central, 74 miles away, then its up Eagle Summit and Rosebud and down to Fairbanks. Go Wild and Free!Meat snacks for the dogs.

Get 'em going.

Check out.

Back on the trail. Silver and Rosie in lead, Ling Ling and The Dude in swing, Rocky behind Ling Ling.


From the sled forward, Walter and Taco in wheel, Maud, Rocky and Budget, Ling Ling and The Dude, Silver and Rosie in lead.

Parking the team for rest.

Wild and Free pulling into Circle and 10:02 this morning. Mark says all the dogs were eating voraciously, which is great. Brent was eating great as well, he gobbled down 2 burgers. The team is cruising along at a slower pace now, as is to be expected after 750 miles. It appears Brent and Sebastian Schnuelle are leapfrogging past each other with alternate run and rest schedules. Schnuelle blew through Circle but is no doubt resting down the trail, Brent will take his rest in Circle.Front to back and left to right, Silver and Ling Ling, Rosie and The Dude, Heckel and Budget, Rocky and Maud.

Silver and Ling Ling in lead.

Rocky and Maud, Taco and Walter in wheel.

Heckel and Budget.

Rosie and The Dude.

Good buddies Silver and Ling Ling.

So Brent is enroute from Slaven's Cabin, which is 60 miles from Circle. Since he rested at Slaven's he shold do this run in 6-8 hours, putting him into Circle around 9-10 (any minute now) this morning. Schnuelle rested between Slavens and Circle and blew through Circle but will have to rest shortly after Circle. So if Brent rests in Circle he will still be not far behind Schnuelle.

Hello Everyone,
We made the long drive from Dawson to Fairbanks,stopped for 2 hours sleep and came to Circle in afternoon. Today was a sunny day. Picking up here.
Molly is resting in truck. She was flew in. Appears a sore shoulder but otherwise resting good.
Just waiting for Brent who resting somewhere or on way .Weather and conditions are good with fresh snow. Saw the northern lights little while ago. Later
Mark

molly is the dog that was dropped in Eagle.

While Brent is cruising his way to Circle City, I thought I would chime in one more time to reassure everyone that Brent is running right on schedule. It was his intention to be on the heels of Sebastian all the way into Circle if possible and then hopefully they would both be within striking distance to Hugh Neff and Jon Little. We'll see if that's the case, but it's good to see that Brent is sticking to his plan and not changing things up to try and gain on William Kleedehn.
It's a sunny and beautiful day here in Dawson. Josh Horst was up this morning to watch Iris Wood Sutton leave Dawson. She has Jerry of the Wild and Free Kennel in her team, and from all reports, Jerry was overly enthusiastic as she is known to be leaving today. We all hope to hear only good things when Iris makes it into Circle.
I'll be in Dawson until Sunday or Monday, so if anyone has anymore questions please feel free to ask.
Thom

Wild and Free made it to Eagle, in 5th position, still chasing Schnuelle. There is no road access to Eagle so we will hear no more information other than that. Mark and Kyla left Dawson this morning and I have not heard that they made it to Fairbanks yet, I don't know their plans, they may just cruise on through and head to Circle.

So Brent was on the radio again this morning,
http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuac/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1472328
And in some pics at KUAC also,
http://www.kuac.org/day7.html
He is on his way to Eagle, perhaps there already. There is a mandatory 4 hour layover there. William Kleeden has passed through already. Brent made up ground on Schnuelle en route to the 40 mile river stop! So he must be hauling. It is warm here and I heard it was in the 20s at Eagle this morning so that could slow things down as the dogs may overheat.

A delayed update from Dawson.
Sorry that I didn't write anymore updates last night after Brent left Dawson, but I was sleep and food deprived. Kyla and I went back to Brent's camp at 10:00am after getting back to bed from the 4am feeding around 5:30. If you schedule in time to drop the dogs in the truck, and maybe some time to brush your teeth, we didn't get more than two hours or so. We were at Brent's camp from 10:00am until he left at 3:15. From there we scooped all the poop in the driveway to the restart shoot. Since we had walked all of Brent's dogs and stretched them out, none of the Wild and Free kennel pooped on the road, but as Mark and I are both Eagle Scouts, we feel the need to leave things cleaner than what we found it. On our way back to Brent's camp some 300 yards of poo filled road, one local woman and her husband stopped to talk to us, and she wanted us to tell Brent that she thought he should win the most hospitable award for always stopping to talk to people and sharing his thoughts on the trail. I know this is something that Brent cares about as we left his camp for the start line 15 minutes before he was scheduled to leave just so he could chat with people there and still get out on time. Something this woman said none of the previous departees had time to do. It was a very nice thing to hear, and I'm sure it will make Brent happy to know that people recognize his willingness despite being cold, feeling rushed, desperately hungry and tired beyond compare that he still has something to say to everyone. Maybe he's more like his Dad than he thinks:)
After scooping the poop we started taking down the camp with the help of Laura Brosius, a friend of ours from Fairbanks who had volunteered along the trail from Whitehorse. She left today with Mark and Kyla and another person wearing a UAF sweatshirt trying to get back to Fairbanks. Looks like a Wild and Free taxi back home.
By the time we had everything taken down and cleaned up it was about 6:00pm and we all came across the ice bridge back into Dawson in seek of food and rest. I tried to write a short update then, but the wireless at the hotel wasn't working for me, and I was too tired and hungry to figure it out. Our jam packed day helping massage the dogs and get Brent ready to leave didn't give us anytime to get more information out to you guys and so I apologize to everyone who was refreshing every five minutes not able to understand why we couldn't say something about what was going on.
After a short nap and some food at the only place still serving anything besides soup at 9:00pm I wandered into Diamond Tooth Gerties the local gambling dance hall that is only open thurs'Fri/Sat in the winter to find much to my surprise that Mark Sass, was not only having a beer at a gambling table but also engaging in a little reckless fun. My money would have been on him drinking a coke and watching others loose their money, but it seems the sleep deprivation got the best of him too, and let to some wreckless gambling one would never imagine out of Mark Sass. I'm sure he didn't loose more than $5.00, in fact with his luck he probably came out ahead. Either way it was good to see him out having fun.
I stumbled home from the bar around 2:00am and slept until noon. Mark, Kyla and the taxi left around 10:00am for Whitehorse. Hopefully they will have a safe trip back to Fairbanks and then up to Circle. For me, I am destined to stay here in Dawson for a few more days. While I am no longer working with the Japanese film crew that I was assisting in Whitehorse, they will remain in Dawson until Yuka Honda leaves tomorrow, and then I and Steven Stoller will drive back the rental as they and Josh Horst fly to Eagle and then into Fairbanks. The road to Whitehorse is extremely icy since it rained about a month ago, so I'm not looking forward to driving back with a snowmachine trailer and two snowmachines in tow. If I can think of anything else to report before I go, I will write another long and drawn out blogging. If anyone has any questions please ask and I will do my best to answer them for you. There is no reason to wonder when you can know.
So to answer Joel Mercier's question about whether or not Brent likes his sled. Brent is using a Prairie Built sled in this years Quest the same as he used last year. While he finds it adequate, he has mentioned that it is wider than he would like and he often finds himself widening the trail and making his dogs work harder. I believe it is his intention to try and have Cody Strathe of Dogpaddle sleds build him a custom sled for next years Quest and other shorter races.
Currently I am having Cody build me a freight sled that I will be able to use for back country trips using some of Brent's retired or yearling dogs.
To add additional comment to Greg's mention of trying to pass Sebastian and his giant mess of hair: During the mushers meeting in Dawson, Sebastian was sitting next to Brent on one side and Martin Buser on the other. When Sebastian sat down, it was his first time seeing Brent since arriving about 25 minutes in front of him into Dawson. When Sebastian arrived he looked tired and declined to give a media interview and just wanted to bed down his dogs. I thought it interesting, but didn't think too much of it. The reason that Sebastian was so tired was because Brent was unknowingly on Sebastians heels all the way into Dawson. Seeing Brent right behind (five minutes or so) Sebastian had to turn off his giant headlamp so Brent couldn't see him and wouldn't (hopefully) be motivated to catch him. So when Sebastian got his seat next to Brent he friendly grumbled something of "you son of a gun, making me kick and pole for 40 miles, damn youngster" to paraphrase him. Brent found it hilarious, and vowed to be doing more of the same as he would be taking off out of Dawson a little more than 40 minutes behind Sebastian because of start time differential. I think Brent is really looking forward to trying to catch and run with Sebastian into Eagle and maybe all the way into Circle.
He seemed a little bummed that Hans Gatt scratched from the race, as I know he really wanted to see how he stacked up to Hans and Lance, and it's somewhat disappointing to not have those guys running. Either way, that won't change his desire, and determination to help bring the Wild and Free kennel to a fantastic finish in hometown Fairbanks.

Brent takes off from Dawson at 3:13 yukon time (2:13 AK time), which is 20 minutes from now. He will be chasing Sebastian Schnuelle as Hans Gott has scratched. It appears Hans wants to save his dogs for the iditarod. Weird move for a front runner, there are 540 miles to go, a lot can happen.
Go Wild and Free!

Hello Everybody

Thanks so much for your support I am in Dawson getting the last of my clothes that are now nice and dry at least for the next few hours!! I dont have much time but i just wanted to let everybody know that things are going well. The first half of the race has been a CHALLENGE!! I have learned so much, I have never had to carry dogs in the sled or had major dog issues this year I have carried two dogs for a total of over 90 miles and have had to deal with some diarrhea issues with a few of the dogs but through it all we have hung in there and our positive attitude has gotten us here to Dawson in fine fashion. The break in Dawson has been great the dogs have all eaten and slept very well. Up until dawson I followed my exact schedule!! this is a major breakthrough for me and I am really excited about it paying off in the end. With reports of tough trail and snow ahead I am getting even more excited. My dad made some great modifications to my sled to help get me through the jumble ice, which makes me even more confident heading into the toughest part of the trail. Unfortunately I will be dropping Madonna here, it is a real bummer but it is whats best for her and I cant afford to carry her in the sled anymore. But over the last couple seasons she has trained up some awesome young leaders and they have stepped it up. ROSIE, MOLLY, WALTER, HECKEL, BUDGET have all been extremely productive in lead and because I have so many leaders i've been using all of them, also a first for me!! I can tell that my main leaders like Silver, The Dude, Ling Ling, Rocky, are all benefiting from sharing the leader position. It was great to have Silver in front of the wheel dogs when we were carrying Madonna up King Solomans Dome. He was a total force and played a large role in keeping us moving even up the really steep sections. The Dude and Walter are providing the cheerleading and bark with, at each other and the other dogs every time we stop, it is great. I think most of the dogs in the team think they're a little weird but everybody seems to get into groove when they sound off. Ok I really have to go, a big thanks goes out to the Gunderson's, my Dad and Thom for updating the blog it looks like you guys have been getting good reports. It is going to be exciting from here on out I cant wait to get back out on the trail and focused directly on the journey ahead.

Brent was on the radio again this morning, and in the papers.
http://newsminer.com/news/2009/feb/19/brent-sass-stays-amused-quest-trail/
http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuac/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1471888&sectionID=1

It is snowing heavy and warm, 28 degrees, in Fairbanks and across the interior right now. We are expected to get 4-8 inches here which usually means much more in higher elevations. Hopefully this makes for a bit more of a struggle for other mushers while Wild and Free cruises along as they have all season, breaking trail over Eureka Dome and down the Minook River valley!

It's 9:10 in the morning and I really need to be heading back to Brent's dog truck to go over to the camping spot. However, I really can't resist giving you guys another update.
Madonna is still really sore. She seams to also have a sore back, which most likely means that the race is over for Madonna, but her non stop loving is about to begin. For anyone who knows me, they know that I love, LOVE Madonna. We've tried a lot to see if she can get back in the race, but it's just looking too risky to try and run her anymore.
At the Musher's Meeting last night here in Dawson we got a trail report from Mitch of the RCMP Ranger Squad who trailbreak on the Canadian side and John Shandelmeir who coordinates the trailbreaking on the American side. Sounds like the trail is going to be hard and fast. This is not what Brent wanted to hear, however, when they said the jumble ice on the Yukon could slow you down, or end your race if you didn't stay on the trail, Brent responded for the room to hear "Bring it on." I don't think he was referring to the cheerleading movies either. The comment got a laugh from the room, and a few looks from some tired musher's who were thinking "who is the crazy guy, and why is he so much tougher than I."
O.K. I really need to go. We've been feeding Brent's dogs on six hour intervals with meat snacks inbetween. That means that the last time Kyla and I were up, it was 4:00am and we were rubbing pink cream on their feet and massaging them full of confidence.
I'll try to post another update after this feeding.
Brent will depart Dawson to do a short warm-up run at 3:15. He's going to rest for some time after the warm up run at a hospitality cabin, so if you don't see any updates on the Yukon Quest site, just be patient, a plan is in progress.
Lastly, to answer Pat's question. No the dogs are not allowed to be loose at any time in the race. They have a chain they are hooked to burried under the straw in the tent. We individually unhook them and leash walk them around to loosen their muscles and help the go to the bathroom.
A little note for B-Buk, When Walter gets his chance to walk he immediatly goes out to eat some snow, even though he has dumped his water from his dish. It's really funny and I thought something he might have picked up from your Grandpa Shook. I'll try to get a picture. He's done it every time I've walked him which is three or four times. Funny.
Thom

Wild and Free getting some much deserved rest.

Kyla catching a nap also.

Sorting through the sled.

Drying out the sled and dog coats.

O.k. gang here's the deal on Madonna. She has a right front shoulder injury and we are giving her the most love and physical therapy that we can while we have her for 36 hours. Brent's dogs are looking really good otherwise. A few small wrist injuries and a sore shoulder or two is all that's needing attention. That's a really good injury report considering the fast hardpacked trail. Brent is sleeping right now, and Kyla and I are giving the dogs as much love as humanly possible. Jen, we will treat Madonna as if she was "precious". Eagle and Thunder are doing well and recovering from their shoulder injuries. When someone with a camera wakes up we'll send some photo's your way. Thanks for all your love and support everyone.
In other news. Molly and Rosie let almost the whole way from Scroggie, so Brent is excited about Molly doing great.
I also spoke to Iris Sutten's handlers and they gave a glowing report on how Jerry is doing in her team. She has mostly been running in Swing or as a team dog, but I'm sure she'll get her chance to lead in the remaining 500 miles. When she arrives, we'll get a photo of Jerry for everyone.
It was a bummer and a bit of a surprise to see Ritchie Beattie scratch in the 300 as I know we were all pulling for him to do well since he was running Brent's Skunk in the team. Hopefully all went well with him, but I have nothing else to report on why Ritchie scratched.
Wild and Free in the tarped Hizouse!

Thanks a lot Thom!

Brent made it to Dawson in 6th position at 2:25am. He had Madonna in the sled bag and had carried her up King Solomon's Dome. He said Madonna was not holding her own, she was starting to wobble or stutter a bit so he put her in the bag right away and the others rallied to pull her up the dome. Mark said she was eager to get out the bag after they arrived. I am not sure if this is the end of the race for her, I suspect Brent will make that decision just before leaving Dawson.
Other than that the run from Scroggie went well, he made a couple short rests on the way. He is pleased with their position and with his plan thus far. He is in a good shape for the second half and glad to get to Dawson for a long rest and recooperaation for the dogs and himself.
Hopefully Thom and/or Brent can fill us all in on some details while they are in Dawson, eh.

The lead group, with Brent included, should arrive overnight sometime. In the meantime here is some more from the waiting camp.


This is the checkpoint in downtown Dawson City (big brown building across the street from the yellow banner).

Eagle was picked up in Dawson after being dropped in Scroggie Creek. No word yet from Mark on the reason Brent dropped him.

Walker and Kyla stake a claim to campsite 13.
Clear out the dog tent area.

Setting up the dog tent.
Mark and Kyla with camp close to completion.
Somehow the sign Kyla created last year has survived to open the camp again this year.
Now lets go Wild and Free!

Here are a couple pictures Mark took at Pelly Crossing that are exemplary of most checkpoints. There is a bulletin board with musher's times in and out, a common area for the press and others to use telephones and internet access, a kitchen/cafeteria counter with some food for sale, and sleeping areas are pretty much wherever you can lay down but there is always a spot reserved for musher's to sleep.



This is a view of the road the handlers have been traveling since leaving Whitehorse.

Brent is in the Scroggie Creek dog drop in 6th place, hanging with Hans Gott, Hugh Neff, and William Kleeden. Jon Little and Sebastian Schnuelle have left Scroggie and are on their way to Dawson. From Scroggie it is 100 miles to Dawson, look for Brent and Neff, Kleeden, and Gatt to all run straight there without stopping, this might allow them to pass Little and Schnuelle while they rest. I think Little may have rested already and is on a nonstop run to Dawson himself though.

Mark, Kyla and Thom are in Dawson setting up Wild and Free camp this morning. Mark will send pictures as soon as they are done. Mark was interviewed by KUAC's Dan Bross in Pelly and was featured in the radio update this morning.
http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuac/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1470784

The Yukon Quest official website has Brent into and staying at the Stepping Stone hospitality stop at 1:30 this afternoon. Little and Schnuelle blew through while Kleeden, who was first to arrive there, Neff, Gott, and Buser are all listed as still at Stepping Stone with Brent.

So now Wild and Free is on the trail from Pelly Crossing to the "halfway" point of Dawson City. It is a 201 mile run with a dog drop at Scroggie Creek, 102 miles past Pelly. Then its over King Solomon's Dome (ele. 4,000 ft.) and down to Dawson for a 36 hour layover. Dawson is 450 miles from Whitehorse and 540 miles from Fairbanks. At the time of this posting Mark and Kyla are on the road to Dawson where they will meet Thom Walker who will help them get Brent's camp setup and take care of the dogs during the layover. Dawson is the only checkpoint at which the handlers can feed, water, and care for the dogs. The first musher to Dawson gets 4 ounces of gold, go Wild and Free!

KUAC's Dan Bross caught up with Brent at Carmacks, you can hear the story at the link below.
http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuac/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1470362

Mark took some good pics and the McCabe Creek dog drop (30 miles prior to Pelly Crossing).Brent catching some rest.
Hans Gott on the left.
Checking the schedule.
Brent and Hugh Neff getting ready to go.
Silver and The Dude in lead, Wild and Free!