Right on time, Allen and his 13 team mates left Two Rivers on the final leg to the finish line. He left with Commando and Dutch in lead, Chipper and Nomex in swing. The last leg is 70 miles so we expect them to finish late this afternoon. Allen was excited to get back on the trail as were the dogs.
It is warm here, around 18F right now and snowed for the last couple hours before they left then stopped as he was leaving, so there is about an inch or so of fresh snow on the trail.
The trail is familiar to the team, they train on these trails and the they will need to mush nearby the kennel. Allen has practiced going right by regularly.
Regardless of what happens now and what position they finish in we are super proud of Allen and all the dogs – Commando, Dutch, Nomex, Chipper, Spark, Amber, Clyde, Junior, Rodney, Champ, Bruno, Felix, Violet and Iron. It was an unusual race to start with being in and out of the truck in Braeburn, Carmacks and again in Dawson, Adding team members in Carmacks and Pelly, enduring the cold of the Yukon and the warmth of Interior Alaska… they have taken whatever has come their way and literally run with it. We couldn’t ask any more and we love them all so much. We look forward to being able to greet them and pamper them.
There is nothing more we can do but watch, or not watch.
Refresh, refresh, refresh…
Tune in to the Yukon Quest Facebook page as they will be live streaming the finish.
What an awesome job Allen and to each four legged super dog……Howl with your friends
MUSH ON !
So proud to be an SPK Fan….love those days and Allen too!
Absolutely! We are so proud of Allen, Commando, Dutch, Nomex, Chipper, Spark, Amber, Clyde, Junior, Rodney, Champ, Bruno, Felix, Violet, Iron, the handler crew and our phenomenal Dog Log professionals.!!!!!
I should be sleeping, but I can’t. I want to see the Black team make the turn away from SPK, right where Brent is now.
Go SPK, enjoy that last leg Allen and VIOLET! <3
Keep on keeping on Allen and team! We’re still with you. ALL the way. Safe last leg and just think…your own bed tonite!
Super proud to be a fan.
Go SPK! What a fantastic race. We are lucky to be a part of the Black Team cheering squad. Go Allen! Go Doggies!
However this thing pans out, – what an exciting race!
Thanks to the handlers and dog loggers and everyone behind the scenes who helps share this experience with all of us fans.
Also proud to be an SPK follower and fan!
Woo-hooooooooo!
I too am very proud to be an SPK Fan. I’ve never met an SPK human or dog in person, but because of this blog I feel that I have. So very proud of you Black Team.
WOOF WOOF WOOF
All winners in my book!!!
And the best looking doggies on the trail, too!!!
They have done AMAZING! Even just to finish a long race that it a wonderful accomplishment. I have been constantly pressing refresh, refresh. Go Black Team!
Nice work, Allen and company!