Allen Resting At 101

Allen arrived at the 101 Dog Drop at 9:44 am AST after a long run over Eagle Summit. He and the dogs are getting a well deserved rest before heading towards Two Rivers. Soon the dogs will be running on very familiar trails.

Cabin at 101 Dog Drop
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From Official Yukon Quest Facebook Page

Allen Approaching 101 Dog Drop
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Black Team coming into 101 Dog Drop
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101 Dog Drop
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We are talking to Bridgett right now. She says that both Allen and the dogs are in good shape. It was no doubt a very trying time up on the mountain. Allen said that he would have gotten over the summit earlier, but he was soaked and had to warm up. Allen’s matter-of-fact, mellow personality helped immensely getting over Eagle. It appears that once the sun came up and the dogs could see the trail, Allen was able to bring the team into 101 in good spirits.

Kelley Griffen is leaving 101 now. Once again, it looks like Allen and Kelly worked together to get through this latest obstacle. Mushers may compete, but what a wonderful community!

Allen and Kelly Eating at 101 Dog Drop
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The next part of the trail leads over the final summit of the race. Not quite as known as King Solomon’s, American and Eagle, Rosebud is still a very challenging climb. Allen is attacking it with the same determination and calm that he has with the rest of the Quest. He is doing an amazing job and as always, it’s dogs first.