Back to business on arrival to Yentna station. Most mushers plan on spending at least a couple of hours here resting. Some will match the hours of travelling with hours of rest. The important thing is that the dogs are shut down and allowed to cool down. It pays to be prudent.
Food is provided from coolers carried in the sled.
It's a very good omen if the dogs eat well, then lay down to rest, even if they don't sleep. Most of the veteran teams will consume a snack and then curl up for a nap. Two years ago, I saw Jeff's team nonchalantly settle in for a nap at Yentna station, while younger and inexperienced teams yapped and barked raucously at the other teams. Generally, mushers will crank up their teams and depart Yentna as the sun heads toward the horizon. Some will have decided to leave earlier, but you get the idea.