We have just over four hours before Allen and his team leave Dawson City for their run to Scroggie Creek Dog Drop then Pelly Crossing checkpoint. We cannot get to Scroggie Creek ourselves so it will be a while before we see them again as it is about 200 miles … Read More
We’re a little over 12 hours into the 36 hour layover the team is looking great. We have the dogs on an eating, resting, stretching out and massage schedule which, right at this moment has them fast asleep at their camp. Last night after the team got in Meghan, Aliy … Read More
During our drive to Dawson Aliy took the time to tell us about her race and each of her team. She said it was the cleanest 300 mile race she’s run in a long time which surprised her as the YQ300, especially run from Fairbanks can be horrid with Rosebud … Read More
At 1.30 this morning (Yukon time) Allen and team arrived into Dawson! We were so excited to see them again and they looked fantastic crossing the line. Scruggs and Quito continue to lead the team. Allen said the last part of the trail was cold (it was abut 20-25F below … Read More
Aliy, Ray, Meghan and Moira arrived in Dawson minutes ago. Allen is still about 30 miles out. The camp should be complete and comfortable when the Black Team arrives. Probably no naps for the crew though! Hope they slept on route in the truck!
One last tip of the hat to the YQ300 Champs… Is this picture at the finish perfect, or what? (Photo by permission of Scott Chesney) As our attention now shifts to focus exclusively on Allen and the SPK Black Team, the “Yukon Trio” are charging down the river toward Dawson. … Read More
Although the Yukon Quest and the Iditarod are similar in their 1,000 mile length, there are a number of differences between them. First of all, the Yukon Quest runs a month earlier than the Iditarod, so it’s generally darker and colder for the teams. It also crosses territory that is … Read More
You may think I’m talking about the race between Allen, Brent and Hugh, but NO!… I’m talking about the race between the Black Team and the handlers! As Allen and the dogs approach 40 Mile cabin, about 44 miles northwest of Dawson, Aliy, Ray, Meghan and Moira are zooming through … Read More
Here is some footage of Aliy and her Red team pulling into and leaving Mile 101 checkpoint. When she arrives you can clearly see the official “checker” sign her in then check she is carrying all her mandatory equipment in the sled: axe, sleeping bag, snow shoes, dog food cooker … Read More
