Pictures from the Western Coast

The full moon lit up the sky at 3 in the morning. During the Spring 2010, our Natural Extremes Mushing Adventure Trips took to the trails around Nome, Alaska. The SP Kennel dogs, Mushers and Natural Extremes Guests journeyed by dog team to Pilgrim Hot Springs (65 miles North of … Read More

Introducing…..

Chemo and I.V. SP Kennel has had a litter of pups! The two puppies were born April 20th. Pepper is the mamma and Waylon is the sire. For all of you kennel geneology geeks – this breeding is genetically the same as last year’s litter (Schmoe, Scooter, Sissy and Scooter). … Read More

Aliy Zirkle Iditarod Trail Notes 2010

Part Four of Four THE COAST OF WESTERN ALASKA The Western coast of Alaska is magnificent. The fact that the coast is now a tangible landmark is surreal – as is the accomplishment that it signifies. Each and every time I arrive here I think, “I’ve made it!” I realize … Read More