Aliy and the Red Team are on the move towards Huslia after what appears to be about three to four hours rest on the trail, roughly 13 miles outside of Huslia. This means they will likely go through the checkpoint and on towards Koyukuk.
As she goes through she will need to resupply her sled so will spend a few minutes at the checkpoint going through her drop bags gathering kibble and snacks for the dogs, new booties, leggings and other supplies, and human food and supplies ready for the next leg. As well as packing bags for potential 24 hour stops, we also packed bags for potential pick-up so she doesn’t have to spend too much time going through every bag to find what she wants.
Stopping, even if only briefly, gives the veterinarians a chance to look over the dogs and confirm with Aliy if she has any worries. The vets are very good at their jobs and can pick up on issues quickly.
Allen and the Black Team are due to check out of Galena after their 24 hour mandatory stop, plus time differential, any time after (by my calculation) 10.29pm. The team will be fresh and ready to get back on the trail but expect them to camp before they get to the next checkpoint as the Red Team did, but perhaps for longer. The youngsters will be getting in the swing of camping by now so will be getting good rest at the camp spots.
More later!
nice! very nice! been waitin' for her 2 move again… between SP log & Sebastion – all is good… cant get subscr. on Iditarod on this ph this yr… time to upgrade…. U guys r among the best! j&m NM
Okay, feeling better with your update. Thanks for the info as it makes things more clear and I worry less! Off to bed with plans to check in through the night.
Yes thank you. I am feeling the fever too, checking everything repeatedly and wishing warm thoughts to all of you.
You are all having a great run. Hang in there, Aliy, Allen, and all the pups!!
Aliy and Allen are running their race. SPKennel is the best!
Hi all, I've had to work all day but, I've been following your great updates, just haven't been able to comment until now!!!
You ALL are so organized!!! Great strategy to pack different bags for varying needs for mushers and pups!!!
Aliy is running an awesome race and so are her pups!!! 💖🐾🐾❤️🌟🐾🌠
And so is Allen in his own strategy for the best of the young ones!!!
I wonder what are the yahoos thinking about their 1,000 miles camping trip!!! And what the veterans think of it as well!!! I'm sure Allen is taking the best care of them ALL 😃🌠🐾🐾😍
Thanks for the update. Go Aliy. & Allen.