Race status reports are relayed from each
checkpoint throughout the day via ham radio, then
immediately posted to the Internet (http://can-am.sjv.
net). The Press is given unrestricted access to mushers,
race officials, organizational meetings, and remote
checkpoints. Transportation for media personnel is
provided to checkpoints in the North Maine Woods
and throughout the St. John Valley. Checkpoints west
of Portage Lake are closed to the public, but all media
persons have unrestricted access and escort to these