After racing up and down the highway looking for Allen, I finally spotted him just as he was approaching the Glennallen Checkpoint. By the time I got parked and ran to the line, he was already pulling away. I just barely got the shot in the previous post. Ray, Doug … Read More
Allen leaving Glennallen Checkpoint ONLY TWO MINUTES BEHIND Jeff King!!!!!!! 24 miles to Tolsona finish!
Good morning! The race status is the same as it was last night… Allen left Chisto 24 minutes after Jeff, and I’m sure he’s “getting after it.” I just happened to see Big Red, so I stopped to take a look at who is inside and found Minnie and Bonita. … Read More
The 2+ hour drive from Paxson to Chisto was pretty rough, with snow blowing wildly across the road most of the way. When I stepped out of my truck in Chisto at about 11pm, I was greeted by a good old arctic blast. It was cold and windy! Allen arrived … Read More
Here is the video from Paxson Checkpoint which includes some footage I think you will really enjoy of Bridgett arriving and settling in for her 8 hour mandatory rest, plus Aliy’s 90 second pit stop! (PS – Yes, it’s 2am… I’ve been to Chisto and now back here at HQ … Read More
Sorry folks!… I got a Paxson video mashed together, and it’s a pretty good one. Unfortunately when I tried to upload it, the timer said it would take almost three hours at available speed. I can’t wait that long before I leave for Chisto, so I’m afraid it will have … Read More
Aliy came whipping through the Paxson checkpoint just a few minutes ago, and I caught all 90 seconds of it! She and her team looked great. I think I’ve got just enough time to whip up a Paxson video and upload it before I leave… Stay tuned!
We got this question in the comments: “What happens between when a dog gets injured and when the dog gets dropped at a checkpoint? Does the musher continue running the dog (I see enough active, happy-looking three-legged dogs to get that it’s possible)? Or does the dog ride? Is sled … Read More
Allen just came through Paxson so fast I didn’t even see him. As I’ve overheard it described here in the lodge: “Allen just came roaring through here like a freight train.” Bob says he looks great, sounds great and is definitely getting after it. He will now tackle the big … Read More
CB300: Meier’s Lake Video By now you all probably know the checkpoint procedure by heart: The team arrives, checks in and parks, the dogs get a snack and straw, the musher puts on water to heat, booties come off and jackets go on, a hot meal is served, etc., etc. … Read More
