Redington first in Northern Lights 300, despite quake

Thirty mushers in the Northern Lights 300 sled dog race were on the trail when a strong earthquake shook Southcentral Alaska early Sunday morning. Mushers in the race were either on their way back to the Big Lake finish line, or resting at checkpoints at the time of the quake.
The Northern Lights 300 doesn’t have a purse, but two dogs from the winning team walk away with some stylish collars. Photo: Barbara Redington/Northern Lights 300 Facebook page.
Race manager Sue Allen credits a quick