We started the marathon at 7:00 AM and after about 2 hours the snow and wind came. Throughout the race there were complete white out conditions. The best way I could describe it was like running through a cloud. You can't tell right from left, or up from down. The course was well groomed, about 6 ft wide with orange flags. But it was easy to lose sight of the flags. On several occasions I wandered off the trail in knee deep snow and lost my sense of direction. Sometimes I wandered for a half hour until I could find the trail again. Ten and one-half hours later, I finished dead last. I am in much need of food and sleep. Mark finished in 7 hours and is currently wearing his oversized mittens on his feet in our tent. We hope the weather clears so we can get home for Christmas. We will be on the next flight out. More later after dinner.
Mike
