In a final look back at the Quest, Aliy interviewed Allen about his team the other day. I’ve transcribed the conversation… there was a lot of laughter and a few out-takes but here’s the run-down of each of Allen’s team mates. Mr Moore, can you please tell us about the … Read More
Yesterday was a big day for SP Kennel. We took 37 potential Iditarod dogs to Fairbanks to have their ECGs (electro-cardiogram) and blood taken for analysis by the Iditarod veterinarian team. We then took them for their physical veterinarian checks. Every dog running the Iditarod must pass these rigorous checks … Read More
Are you in Anchorage this weekend? Come to the Tikahtnu Commons Verizon Wireless store this Saturday from 2-4pm to meet Aliy, Allen and Beemer. At the same time you can talk to the experts in-store to check out what Verizon Wireless has to offer. Come and have your picture taken … Read More
Last night a bunch of us attended the Yukon Quest Finisher’s Banquet and Prizegiving in Fairbanks. The evening was full of fun as we heard stories and thank yous from each musher. We heard so many great stories of the hospitality of not only the checkpoints, but the remote stops … Read More
Follow Allen and the Black Team on their Yukon Quest journey from Whitehorse to Fairbanks. What a team!
This evening was the Meet the Musher event at the Alpine Lodge in Fairbanks. A steady flow of fans, family and supporters got the mushers to autograph posters, T-shirts and postcards and got photos a-plenty. It’s a great event for the public to meet some of their favorites – and … Read More
Congratulations to Marilyn Cozzens from New Mexico and COAL for winning this week’s Dog Fan Club draw. Marilyn is a fan of many of our dogs, as well as dog sponsor for Tinder. Marilyn wins a Yukon Quest poster and patch and some other goodies. Coal, one of the fire … Read More
Follow Aliy and the SP Kennel Red Team on their YQ300 journey.
The team crossed the line at six minutes past midnight on Tuesday, February 17 with a total time of 9 days, 14 hours, 6 minutes. I’ll make a compilation video soon, keep an eye out for that.
All is quiet here at the kennel this morning. It’s a warm 30F and the dogs are stretched out on their houses or on the cool snow enjoying the warmth of the sun. The humans are relaxing also. I’m not sure we’ll hear too much from Allen today. Last night … Read More
