Change in route
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Eric Engman/News-Miner Shallow Bay, Yukon, musher Gerry Willomitzer, left, gets a hug from a friend after a press meeting in the Dawson City checkpoint announcing a change in route of the trail becaous of warm weather during the 2006 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race on Friday, Feb. 17. After their mandatory 36 hour rest in Dawson mushers will now run the 200 miles to Pelly Crossing, turnaround and return to Dawson for the finish.