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February 4, 2020 by

CONGRATULATIONS to Karolyn, Mismo, Junior, Kodiak, Sanka, Peach, Cloud, Gold, Bronze, Cayenne, Iron, Faff and Champ! We’re so proud of you all!

Karolyn and her team reached the finish line in Central at around 3pm in, I think, 9th position (official time and position TBC).

Aliy sent through a voice message as she and Bridgett stopped in Haines Junction for a coffee and quick tracker check.

Who’s the mystery guest with them in the truck to Dawson? Have a guess below in the comments.

I captured a couple of significant screen shots for posterity. The first when the team finally got to leave Birch Creek and I could almost hear Karolyn’s sign of relief all the way from NZ! The second screen shot is from just now as they finished the race.

After a final mandatory gear check by officials Karolyn can sign into the checkpoint and be officially finished. The crew will then take the dogs immediately to the truck, give them a hearty meal and as many beef, poultry skin and fat snacks as they will eat. The will be entirely stripped of their booties, leggings, jackets and harnesses for a good rub down and foot massage. Then they will get into their individual boxes in the truck and sleep for a few hours. It won’t be long until they are ready to go again!

Karolyn will also have a change of clothing, a meal at the famous Central Corner and a jolly good sit-down. Maybe she might even get a foot massage also? Good on you Karolyn!

It will be a while before we hear from the crew there. Will update you when we can.

Black Team

Allen and his 14-strong crew are at Trout Creek Hospitality Stop, enjoying a rest and some great food. Currently Michelle and Cody are still there with him and Brent has just recently left. Ryne and Torsten will join them there soon.

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  • Yahoo Karolyn!!! How exciting to finish your first 300 mile race….so proud of you and your Team!!! We are watching the tracker closely…Allen is playing the chaser….I know he likes that…always lurking there just around the corner!

    So….who is joining Aliy on the trip to Dawson??? That one has me stumped…I’ll toss in a guess it’s Ziptie…maybe she just jumped in the truck like “lets go see Dad” and Aliy just couldn’t resist! Heck…what’s 1 more dog???

  • Karolyn?

    Congratulation to all 2 and 4-legged members of the R&B Team!!! YQ300 is one tough race!!!

    WOOF WOOF WOOF

  • Is the mystery guest Allen’s mom? Jennifer? Padee? Wendy? Ziptie? Lots of guesses…. Thanks so much for all these updates. I’m especially enjoying the audio of Aliy. Thanks so much for all your efforts to keep us updated.

  • Congrats to Karolyn and those fabulous SP DOGS! Rest well now as you truly deserve it!
    Thanks to the long hours of the SP Crew!
    Yahoo!

  • Congrats to Karolyn and team! Great run and foot massage is a must. My guess on the ride-a-long is Anchorage Linda T. is there to help! Allen is back on the trail as I write and Brent is almost to his hometown I believe. Will he linger longer than the mandatory to catch up with family??? Hmmm

  • Well – Padee and Moira have both been to Canada. Wendy has as well, so that counts them out. Would Allen’s grandchildren have passports? I thought that was a good guess – maybe Jennifer?

    Humans have to have a passport, so ….
    Dogs need documentation of most recent rabies and that is all, so I am leaning toward Tig or Ziptie.

  • I think Bridgett went back to Fairbanks because she missed Izzy. Since Izzy has been to Dawson and Canada I don’t think she is the mystery guest. I’m going to guess Allen’s Mom is the mystery guest.

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