During the last few days, the village of Galena has been completely flooded by the mighty Yukon River. The Yukon River was frozen solid through out the Alaska long winter, then Mother Nature turned winter into summer in a heart beat. The river ice broke up due to sudden 70 … Read More
The oldest dog at the kennel turns 15 years old today. Pingo leads the team in 2001 with Pedro Pingo runs in the middle of the Iditarod team in 2005 Pingo’s mother was a dog named Nugget. She was a tiny little gal that I got from Steven Bergman in … Read More
The Nenana Tripod is Interior Alaska’s sign that “break up” is official. “Break up”, of course, means that the ice has broken up in the river and water and is now flowing down stream. This is actually a hugely emotional time in Alaska because it signifies so much more than … Read More
Much of the U.S. has had a late arrival of Spring/Summer and Interior Alaska is no exception. Low temperature records and late snow storms seem to be the norm. At the kennel, we had a light dusting of fresh snow last night – compared with 4 to 6 inches in … Read More
Danger! Danger! Danger! Ranger is strong, agile and smart. And loud! If you ever see an SP Kennel team trotting down the trail and hear someone barking, chances are that’s Ranger! He’s one of our main leaders and he proved to be an important part in Aliy’s Yukon Quest 300 … Read More
Here at the kennel Mother’s Day means so much … Thanks to all the Mothers (human and canine)! We love you. ChaCha thinks Jacob is another one of her excellent SP Kennel offspring!
Rambler really impressed us in 2012, he proved his toughness as he dominated the Iditarod and finished as a strong dog. He took that great form into the 2013 season. His dedication to team work makes him a valuable dog in any position. Rambler epitomizes the happy nature of the … Read More
Aliy and ChaCha made a couple of school visits recently to local schools in the Two Rivers and North Pole area and spoke with students from kindergarten to 8th Grade. Aliy spoke about the history of the Iditarod and Yukon Quest races and about the clothing and equipment needed to … Read More
Aliy, Allen, Dingle and Honda were a huge attraction at the USS Anchorage “Dock at the Block” Party in Anchorage last night. The Dock at the Block party was a community celebration to welcome the crew and families of the U.S.S. Anchorage to the city. The Navy’s new troop and … Read More
Let’s meet Little Miss Boondocks! Boondocks is a spitfire who is a leader all the time in her mind. She will happily tell anyone that will listen what is going on. She tips the scale at a mere 34 pounds but she does NOT know she is a tiny little … Read More
