As we sat around then dinner table last night at the Downtown Hotel we asked Allen about the trail so far and what’s to come. Allen talked some more about how much he enjoyed the scenery atop King Solomon’s Dome. He described as they climbed and climbed they got above … Read More
The handler crew have rolled out of Dawson City and are headed for Circle City. As the crow flies (or rather, as the dogs mush) it is 310 miles. As the handler truck drives it is 1050 miles. They will be incommunicado for most of the drive. Can’t wait to hear … Read More
This morning Allen and 12 team mates left Dawson for the 150 miles to Eagle. He left with a laden sled and straw ready to stop and camp along the way. The dogs and musher were ready to hit the trail again and the dogs let out a howl of … Read More
The Dawson Dog Camp is one of my favourite places on earth. It is a peaceful place even though there are multiple dogs teams coming and going and handlers setting about their work. To know that our athletes are being pampered with all the care and attention we can give … Read More
The whole team did fantastic! There was no MVP and no one has a really big ego on that team. Actually I was concerned at the lack of egos when I started simply because in many races you have a couple of dogs that you can point to as your … Read More
It was so good to see everyone again! They have seen so much on their trails since we last caught a glimpse of them leaving Pelly Crossing. They’ve climbed summits, travelled on the river and through the historic Klondike gold mining regions. If only those trails could talk, the stories … Read More
BLACK TEAM UPDATE Since leaving Pelly Crossing, Allen and the Black Team rested at the Stepping Stone Hospitality stop, approximately 35 miles from Pelly. They spent about three hours there then travelled on to Scroggie Creek Dog Drop where they spent another three hours. Allen always enjoys these stops in … Read More
The handler crew of Aliy, Bridgett (Allen’s daughter), Mark and I have checked in to Dawson City. It’s still pretty cool out; last I looked at the gauge on the truck it said -28F. It is beautiful though, clear blue sky, frosted trees and open, running water in the river. … Read More
Congratulations to Aliy, Driver, Chena, Ernie, Ginger, Hotshot, Scooter, Iron, Outlaw, Tinder, Schmoe and Woody! They crossed the finish line of the 2017 Yukon Quest 300 at 11:18 PST with tails wagging, but certainly ready for a nice hot meal and a rest in the truck. Aliy left Violet with the crew in … Read More
Wow, a lot has happened over night for us! The whole handler crew is in Pelly Crossing checkpoint now enjoying the hospitality and gymnasium floor! The moon shone brightly again tonight, lighting up the landscape and giving the hills and mountains an eerie glow. It was cold overnight, even colder … Read More
