Refueling in Pelly

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Eric Engman/News-Miner Defending champion Lance Mackey of Kasilof stocks up on some sweets after being the first to reach the Pelly Crossing checkpoint during the 2006 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race on Sunday, Feb. 19. Mushers will turn around in Pelly and return to Dawson City for the finish. Poor trail conditions south of Pelly has forced race organizers to move the finish from Whitehorse.

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