The Red and Black Team, with Musher Bridgett Watkins, was awarded the Sheep Mountain Sportsmanship Award at the Finish Banquet of the Sheep Mountain 150. The story… as told by Bridgett: “I was having the best run of the race in the mountains with the full moon lighting up the … Read More
Just because I’m not in Alaska this winter doesn’t mean I’m not paying attention to what’s going on at SP Kennel. I am. Very close attention, in fact. Surprisingly, having an “insider’s” view from thousands of miles away is pretty interesting. I feel like I’m seeing things that I didn’t … Read More
The Red and Black Team crossed the finish line at 3:25 PM in a total race time of 27 hours and 25 minutes. This was an 18th place finish out of 39 teams. As you will see the SP Kennel dogs look FANTASTIC! It is so amazing that a group … Read More
All three SP Kennel Teams finished the Sheep Mountain 150 Sled Dog Race. Black Team – 5th Place Red Team – 13th Place Red and Black Team – 18th Place and Sportsmanship Award We are VERY happy with the 36 amazing dogs. Ryne wins a Gold Star as Handler of … Read More
Everyone has arrived on their return trip through Eureka Lodge. Allen is currently in 5th place, Aliy is in 13th, and Bridgett is 19th. Allen said his team is running great, Quito in particular. Since she is really driving down the trail, Allen is considering moving her up to lead … Read More
Here are a few pictures from the start: Aliy and the dogs getting ready at the start. Bridgett and her leaders Dingle (left) and JJ (right) Allen and Bridgett before Allen’s start Ranger and Rose All three teams arrived at Eureka Lodge looking strong and healthy after their first 50-mile … Read More
Allen, Aliy, and Bridgett just left the starting line of the Sheep Mountain 150! It looks like a competitve field of mushers this year with 41 mushers from all over Alaska and Canada. Around noon today, Allen began the race in the tenth starting position with Rose and Ranger leading … Read More
Bridgett will be starting in Position Number 22.
