Canadian Musher Hans Gatt took second place behind Mackey, his best Iditarod finish. Earlier in the year, Hans had won the 2010 Yukon Quest, beating rival Lance Mackey in another tight race.

Photos of Hans Gatt with his sled dogs on the Iditarod trail.

Hans Gatt on the first day of the Iditarod, at the ceremonial race start in Anchorage.