Miles from previous Checkpoint: 25
The trail to Ophir follows the old mining road over from Takotna built in the 1920s. The checkpoint is in an old cabin, which is a mile short of Ophir itself. There isn’t much left in the old boom town except an airport and a couple of buildings. Ophir had its heyday in 1907 and 1908, boasting a thousand inhabitants. From here the trail splits to it’s northern (even years) and southern (odd years) routes.
Previous Mushers to arrive at the checkpoint first:
| Year | Musher | Time In | |
| 2009 | Martin Buser | 03/11/2009 16:50 | |
| 2008 | Mitch Seavey | 03/05/2008 10:00 | |
| 2007 | Zack Steer | 03/07/2007 02:47 | |
| 2006 | Doug Swingley | 03/08/2006 10:52 |
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Post your predictions as to who will be the first musher to reach Ophir below and when.
Eg. Joe Reddington, January 1st at 12:45pm
Posts will now close after the first musher arrives at the previous checkpoing (Takotna).
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February 27, 2010
2010 Checkpoints