Congratulations Allen, Dutch, Sparkie, Amber, Five, Jefe, Bruno, Commando, Rodney, Scooby, Clyde, Chipper and Violet plus Perky and Decaf. We are so very proud of you!
At 1.20pm this afternoon our team trotted through the finish chute after a marathon 18 hour, 34 minute run from Braeburn. Allen stopped the team for a rest along the trail as it was a slog from start to finish, even right around the corner from the finish where Allen had to wade through waist deep snow to find the trail for the dogs. The blizzard conditions were constant through the night. It will continue to be a challenge for the mushers and teams still out on the trail.
They looked great coming over the line and I captured a few screen shots from the Quest’s live feed.
The dogs wolfed down a large celebratory meal and are sleeping in the truck as I write. The crew is back at the hotel enjoying some food and beverages before they leave Allen to sleep. The roads are not great at present so Aliy and Bridgett will likely drive the team home tomorrow.
There’s still a bunch of teams to come and some festivities for the rest of the week so you’ll hear more soon. Until then though, thanks for following along with us!
Congrats to Allen, the dogs and all the SPK team! (Glad that iffy handler choice work out for you, Allen!) Thank you, Moira! The updates have been great!!
Congratulation Allen and the Black Team!!!
And thanks to the SP Kennel Crew that kept us in touch all the way!!!
SP Kennel is the very best!!!
WOOF WOOF WOOF!!!
Yahoo Allen & puppies & crew!!! Congratulations! We enjoyed hearing all Aliy’s commentary, thank you for updating so often. We were watching at intervals throughout each day. Is that Dutch in the photo with Allen, Aliy, & Bridgitt at the finish line? Bravo doggies, we just adore you!
We are super proud of the Black team!
That is a gorgeous picture of Bridgett, Allen, Aliy and Dutch.
Thank you for the captures and the post Moira, good eye.
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Congratulations Allen and team on a great race and safe run! Wish I could have been there!
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Great race, great fun to watch. We’re not ready for you to retire yet Allen. Just saying!
Thanks for all the updates and photos etc. You make the armchair experience so much more enjoyable.
Great picture for sure of Allen, Bridgett, Aliy and Dutch!! Fantastic race Allen and SP Dogs!!
Weather doesn’t sound good so take care of that precious cargo and of course yourselves!! Thanks to
Moira and Crew for keeping us up to date!! SP Kennel is truly the BEST!!!
Great finish! Congrats Allen and team. Rest well tonight! Safe travels home tomorrow crew. Get yourselves and those babies home safe. Thanks Moira for the SPKennel race coverage. It was awesome!
Congrats to Allen and the Team!!! 4th is fabulous…..we are very proud of SPK here in the Adirondacks!!! Watched the finish live….loved how Bridgett ran to her Dad to make sure his bib was on as he made his way to the chute! So cool how you all work together like the Team you all are….makes us all SPK Proud! Hugs and kisses to the awesome dogs….it was a tough trail and you all did awesome!!!
Great job Allen and the most awesome team out there!! CONGRATULATIONS
I loved following the adventure! Congrats to all – and thanks for taking us all along for the ride!
CONGRATULATIONS Allen and the 4-leggeds! Thank you, Aliy and Moira and all of SPK for keeping us in the loop with great updates and videos and pictures. What a race. Once again, you made all of us followers proud to be fans of SPK.
Way to go Allen and Black Team mates! Great race for everyone. Hats off to the SPKennel crew whose excellent care for Allen and the dogs gets first prize. Allen did a fantastic job leading the team, literally, and bringing out the best in them. Can’t say enough about SPKennel care and love of their dogs.
Congratulations on completing yet another YQ despite all challenges.
Bittersweet – wonderful watching this race, what will the future bring?