Training the SP Kennel dogs involves much more than simply running them mile after mile. The veteran dogs know the basic routine, but just like us mushers …. practice makes perfect. The young dogs need to learn. A lot. Therefore, we train in different trail conditions, weather conditions and terrain. … Read More
DINGLE! Sponsored by Alice Van Dorn Congratulations to RJL for being the first correct guess! Send us an email at SPKDogLog@gmail.com with your t-shirt size, color preference (Red or Black), and address, and you’ll be sporting SPK gear in no time! A bit about Dingle: When Dingle was only two, … Read More
Since each dog at the kennel has their own personality and history, we thought it’d be fun to see how well the SPK followers know the athletes. Every other Monday, we’ll post “Guess that SPK Dog” at 1:00 PM EST, and the first correct answer posted in the website comment … Read More
From our house to yours……. MERRY CHRISTMAS Enjoy the friends, family and loved ones who make life so special. All our best, Aliy & Allen
It’s great weather for the mushers right now, but the current 20 degrees might be a bit warm for the dogs. Fortunately for them, there’s a lot of fresh snow available for dipping. We have a chance of snow every day for the next 7 days and this should ensure … Read More
We had a successful weekend at the Sheep Mountain 150. However, the newspaper and website reports were not exactly correct. But, that is understandable. Any sled dog race held in rural Alaska has its communication limitations: often times there is no cell phone service and very limited internet access. But, … Read More
This is Aliy’s Mom, Mickey, checking in from South Florida. I received a phone call from Aliy today at about 10 AM Alaska Standard Time. She and the SP crew were driving north towards Two Rivers. They had spent the night at the Sheep Mountain Lodge after the Sheep Mountain 150 Race … Read More
4:00AM is an exciting time around Eureka Lodge Checkpoint—at least for the SP Kennel team! Aliy was expected any time between 4:30-5:00 AM, and the SP Kennel team was ready and waiting. To our delight, she pulled in at 4:26AM with a run time of 5.01. She is 21 minutes … Read More
