Spotlight On…Roy!
This series of posts spotlights particular dogs at SP Kennel.We’d like you to get to know these dogs and love them for the individuals that they are.
Congratulations Pud!
Congratulations to Pud! At the 2010 Iditarod start, Pud had the lucky opportunity to meet his sponsors, Neil and Charlotte Frick in Anchorage. Being Pud’s first Iditarod appearance, he was a bit shy during all the excitement of race day, but a little affection and words of encouragement from Neil … Read More
Burger Run Scheduled for January 22
Ryne will be running the only SP Kennel Team in the Two Rivers Burger Run. Team to be posted. Allen and Aliy will be in Fairbanks because Yukon Quest Food Drops are due the same day. Busy. Busy.
2011 Copper Basin: a Handler’s Perspective
For many folks unfamiliar with the world of dog sled racing, I’ve decided to give a slightly different perspective of the CB300 and highlight a group of people easily overlooked: the handlers. Before I delve into the trail, checkpoints, and challenges of the race from the eyes of handler, I’ll … Read More
Copper Basin 300 Overview
Copper Basin 300 was an important race for SP Kennel. Honestly, not all of us are happy with the outcome – you can’t blame a past champion for looking for his next win! (As we have always said in the past, in order to win a competitive race, a team … Read More
Congratulations Ranger!
Congratulations to Ranger! Ranger is sponsored by the Four Atigun Adventurers- Linda, Betsy, Terry, and Helena. In 2009, they joined us on our Mushing Adventure Trip in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge were they met lots of SP Kennel athletes. They had the real arctic experience, chopping ice from the … Read More
Dogs and Mushers are Home
Two Rivers was a welcome sight at 1 AM Wednesday. It was a safe and uneventful drive home. The SP Kennel dogs ran to their houses and ate a big dinner. Mushers and handlers went directly to bed. Teddy at home