Thomas Waerner, the 2020 Iditarod champion, found himself in an unexpected predicament when Covid-19 travel restrictions stranded him and his 16 sled dogs in Alaska. After months of struggles due to canceled flights, including cargo services, Waerner devised an unconventional solution. He learned about a 1960s Douglas DC-6B, which an aviation museum in Norway wanted but could not afford to transport. By financing part of the journey, Waerner secured passage for himself and his dogs, culminating in a 20-hour flight back to Norway, where Waerner even piloted the plane for a while.
After racing in the 2020 Iditarod, Thomas Waerner found himself stranded in Alaska due to Covid-19 and flight cancellations, leading to an inventive rescue involving an old plane.
Waerner's ingenuity led him to hitch a ride on a Douglas DC-6B, destined for an aviation museum, overcoming unprecedented travel challenges with his sled dogs.
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