We Raced From USA's Northernmost to Southernmost Town

Jet Lag: The Game2 minutes read

Teams race from Alaska to Florida using various transportation modes, earning tickets through challenges, such as building snowmen and dancing 1,000 feet away from buildings, to continue their journey and race to Key West. Despite facing payment issues, flight booking failures, and snowfall during dance practice, one team managed to board the last plane departing that day while others were stranded at the airport, awaiting the next day's departure.

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  • Teams in the race must complete challenges to earn tickets for transportation, such as building a snowman and dancing 1,000 feet from buildings.
  • Despite facing obstacles like payment issues and missed flights, teams persist in their journey from Utqiagvik, Alaska, to Key West, Florida, showcasing determination and adaptability in the face of adversity.

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Recent questions

  • What is the challenge in the race?

    The challenge involves racing from Utqiagvik, Alaska, to Key West, Florida, using various modes of transportation.

  • How do teams earn tickets?

    Teams must earn tickets by completing challenges to pay for their transportation.

  • What is the first challenge teams face?

    The first challenge involves building a snowman on the beach in Utqiagvik.

  • How is the winning snowman determined?

    A Twitter poll will determine the winning snowman after 45 minutes of construction.

  • What happens if teams fail to book a flight?

    Flight booking failed due to payment issues.

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Summary

00:00

"Arctic to Tropical: Race Across America"

  • The challenge involves racing from Utqiagvik, Alaska, to Key West, Florida, using various modes of transportation.
  • Teams must earn tickets by completing challenges to pay for their transportation.
  • The first challenge involves building a snowman on the beach in Utqiagvik.
  • Teams strategize and gather supplies to construct their snowmen.
  • A Twitter poll will determine the winning snowman after 45 minutes of construction.
  • Teams rush to complete their snowmen before the time limit.
  • The poll results reveal the winning snowman, determining which team can leave Utqiagvik.
  • The winning team rushes to book a flight to Anchorage to continue their journey.
  • A new challenge is revealed involving dancing 1,000 feet away from any building to earn another ticket.
  • The teams prepare to tackle the next challenge and continue their race to Key West.

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Last-minute flight booking and TikTok dance

  • Flight booking failed due to payment issues
  • Attempt to reach airport within 70 minutes before flight departure
  • Unable to book flight online or in person
  • Managed to book flight on laptop with 3 minutes to spare
  • Attempt to learn and perform TikTok dance to board the plane
  • Snowfall during dance practice
  • Successfully boarded the plane after booking
  • Plane was the only one leaving that day
  • Stranded at the airport due to missed flight, awaiting next day's departure
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