WHAT A 2012 QUEST!
We are so proud of Allen and the Black Team. He left everything he had on the trail! No one can ask for more than that. Congratulations to Hugh Neff. It means the world to him to win this race. Safe journey to the teams still on the trail and … Read More
On the Trail to Whitehorse
Allen and the Black Team are on their way to Whitehorse and I know I won’t be alone wearing out the refresh key tonight. The SP Crew over in Canada are heading to different locations to cheer him along. It will be a long, exciting night. Over in Alaska, it … Read More
Allen Leaves Braeburn On Time For Final Leg of the Yukon Quest 2012
Allen left Braeburn right on time at 4:23 pm PST. He left with 10 healthy dogs and a light sled. He dropped Puppet who had both a sore shoulder and sore wrist. She is doing well and resting in her dog box, next to Schmoe and Pud. In Carmacks, Allen … Read More
Allen first into Braeburn
Allen crested a hill overlooking the small community of Braeburn just as people were turning their headlamps off. Hint of some sun coming up now. His arrival time is 8:23 which gives him a departure time of 4:23pm. Hugh Neff arrived 13 minutes behind Allen according to my stopwatch. Due … Read More
Allen In Carmacks
Allen arrived at 3:58 pm into Carmacks checkpoint to a waiting crowd. He was three minutes behind Hugh Neff. However, Hugh has a 30 minute penalty to take during his Braeburn layover, due to a lost ax during the last run. The dogs ran into the checkpoint looking ready to … Read More
Allen Arrives First In Pelly Crossing Checkpoint
Allen arrived at 3:09AM Yukon time. The dog team looked strong and came into the checkpoint with wagging tails. Comments in the crowd watching were “That’s a good looking team after running 700+ miles!” However, Pud was in the bag, not on the line. Allen says that soon after the … Read More
Waiting in Pelly Crossing
The SP Kennel crew left Dawson City this afternoon after cleaning up the dog area and checking out of the hotel. We are now in Pelly Crossing at the checkpoint waiting. The dropped dog-we still don’t know who it is–will be flown to Dawson City and brought to Pelly Crossing … Read More