The handler team has arrived in Meiers Lake Roadhouse having got all three mushers onto the trail from Chistochina checkpoint. Before I describe the day’s events I understand there has been some worry and/or speculation about Quito not leading out this morning. Don’t worry – she is just fine!! Allen … Read More
Those of you who have followed the CB300 before probably know what I’m going to say, but here it is for any newcomers and those of you who could use a reminder: In the CB300, the only race stat you need to watch is run times between checkpoints. Because all … Read More
Communications and information are spotty as usual, but here’s what we know so far: Moira emailed this photo of the Chistochina checkpoint from her phone and texted that all three teams arrived in excellent shape. Spencer made particular mention of Violet and Chena, but all his dogs are doing extremely … Read More
Here are some quick pics from the start line! First out of the chute was Spencer and his Red & Black Team. Aliy followed with her Red Team In a late change, Allen had Kodiak and Scout lead his Black team out. They are now on the trail to Chistochina … Read More
You will notice a decidedly youthful appearance in the teams this year! A number of our experienced dogs are no longer racing for SP which makes the talent pool somewhat younger. Allen’s Black Team is being led out by Quito and Scout with Izzy and Chica in swing, followed by … Read More
Our latest winner of the Dog Fan Club draw is Val from Washington State. Val is a fan of CLYDE who is down with us in Glennallen and will run on Aliy’s Red Team in the Copper Basin starting tomorrow. Clyde is a superstar; he finished the Iditarod as a … Read More
The team is now in Glennallen after the hike down the Richardson Highway. First stop was to hand over all our drop bags to the volunteers who will take them to the checkpoints and have them ready and waiting when the mushers arrive. Sourdough drop bags ready to go The … Read More
The Copper Basin 300 Sled Dog race starts on Saturday January 10th in Glennallen, Alaska. SP Kennel considers CB300 a “true test” of our season of training, the dogs’ fitness and a musher’s savvy. We’ve had some excellent results in this race in the past, but also some not-so-excellent ones. … Read More
Every season we make an order for a new batch of booties from Kipmik Products and this week they arrived! You’ve all heard us talk many times about the importance of booties and that we can go through thousands each season. Well, now the booties arrived we start the task … Read More
