2009 Iditarod: Day 8 (Iditarod, Eagle Island, Grayling)

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MARCH 17, 2009

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Iditarod leader Lance Mackey passes through the village of Golovin Tuesday afternoon, March 17, 2009.

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Mushers come into the Anvik checkpoint off the Yukon river Friday, as the Iditarod trail deepens in remoteness.