After days of trials and tribulations, the 54 MichCanSka riders began, this morning, their quest to complete their journey "over the top" to Tok, Alaska. For Bill Bradfield (the President and founder of MichCanSka) it marked the completion of a dream - three years in the making. For others, it was equally satisfying for each and everyone of them in their own individual and private way.
Unfortunately, despite having traveled for 19 days without incident - two riders had disabling mishaps and were hospitalized with minor injuries. At last word, they will be flying back to Michigan rather than making the arduous journey back by truck.
The rest of the of riders will be the honored guest at a banquet hosted by the city of Tok, and spend the day tomorrow riding the trails around the area of Tok.
The following day they will return, once again, to Dawson and (with the snowmobiles loaded safely) in the trailers, prepare to make the long trip back to Michigan.
