We often tell visitors that we live in one of ‘the coldest AND hottest’ places on the planet. Interior Alaska often has short – hot snaps – in the summer when the temperatures reach the 80’s or 90’s. This year we are certainly validating this, as it was 89ºF yesterday afternoon. … Read More
It’s Iditarod ‘Sign Up’ and Volunteer ‘Thank You’ picnic this weekend at the Iditarod Headquarters in Wasilla, Alaska. In order to celebrate the race – as well as the dogs, mushers and individuals who volunteer for this amazing 1,000 mile wilderness adventure race – we did a Dog Fan Club Draw. … Read More
Here is a little “back story” for this video. I had several race plans for the 2019 Iditarod. But, I decided early on that my most likely course of action was that the team and I would push on from McGrath to Ophir and then to our 24 hour … Read More
This video exemplifies the many ‘non glamourous’ miles of the Iditarod. Like life, the journey along the Iditarod has its peaks and valleys (literally and figuratively.) It is pleasant to have a section of trail that requires little technical sled maneuvering skills, team management or constant vigilance. The team’s simple … Read More
The art of writing a letter still exists. I can prove that by the hundreds of letters that I am still receiving from some of my youngest fans. I do believe that the entire 2nd grade class at Del Mar Pines School in San Diego has sent me correspondence this … Read More
SP Kennel is located in Two Rivers, Alaska – just on the outskirts of the larger town of Fairbanks. Fairbanks is centrally located in the state. The largest town in Alaska is of course, Anchorage. This is where the Iditarod starts and most of the population of the state resides. … Read More
It’s Dog Fan Club Draw day! Thanks to everyone who continues to support our Dog Fan Club – we really appreciate it! Congratulations to Elizabeth Francis who is a fan of McCaw. A book of the “Very Best of Robert Service” poetry with illustrations by Jon Van Zyle – plus … Read More
We have nearly 24 hour daylight this time of year. The gorgeous skies are nothing short of spectacular. Our weather has been varied with torrential rain showers and bright blue sunny skies. The dogs are either sun bathing or hiding from a nature’s bathe. The normal Alaska wildfire season has … Read More
