Tonight we’ve heard the devastating news that Aliy has been injured on the trail and is out of the Iditarod. She is in a stable condition and being medevac-ed back to Anchorage from Rohn. The dogs are well and will catch a flight to Anchorage asap. They are being cared for by volunteers at the checkpoint.
We don’t know much else yet, other than it happened on the trail between Rainy Pass and Rohn. Communications out of Rohn are not great at the best of times due to the terrain.
Allen and Bridgett are on their way down to Anchorage now to meet them and Kaz will fly down tomorrow.
We will update you when we know more. We are utterly devastated for Aliy and the dogs. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we process this information and find out more. This may take some time but we’ll keep you in touch.
Here is the statement from the Iditarod Race Marshall Mark Nordman
At approximately 8 p.m. today, Iditarod veteran musher Aliy Zirkle (bib #32) of Two Rivers, Alaska, was injured while coming in to the Rohn checkpoint. Aliy is in stable condition but based on information provided by a volunteer with medical training, I notified the Alaska State Troopers and the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center for assistance. The Alaska RCC is airborne and en route to the checkpoint to pick up Aliy and will transport her to Anchorage for further evaluation. Her dog team is in Rohn and being well cared for by volunteers at the checkpoint. ### An update will be provided as more information becomes available.
Devestated!
Get well soon!
I was in tears, but not you. You mushed your team safely to Rohn while injured, and stoically walked to the helicopter.
When we see you smile again, you will light up our lives. You are a gift to the world, Ally.
May you and Allen “Live Happily ever after (Iditarod)”.
Yet another fan,
Frances
PS If you ever are in San Francisco, and need someone to show you the sights on foot or in a motorized vehicle, I’m your “village local”.
Absolutely gutted for Aliy and the team, glad she is ok and the dogs are ok. Send our best wishes please to Aliy and Allen. Thanks to all for helping her.
Please send our best wishes, totally gutted for Aliy and her team, thank you for any assistance given to Aliy. Just glad she and the dogs are ok.
Prayers for all. Speedy recovery for Aliy. So sad this has happened.
Oh my….our thoughts are with her…so sorry to hear the news….we promise you patience as facts are relayed….
Praying for Aliy, her family and the medical people attending her.
Prayers for Aily and all the dogs. God bless you and heal and comfort all!
We love you, Aliy.
I am so devastated for her! My thoughts are with her, and all of you at SPKennel! <3 speedy recovery Aliy!
Love and Prayers for you Aliy! Will keep positive thoughts for you. Am sure dogs are cared for. With Love My Friend!
Oh, no! I am so sorry to to hear this. All the best to Aliy for a rapid recovery.
Prayers for Aliy, Allen and the medical team.
Thanks to all who are taking care of Aliy’s dogs.
Hugs and get well wishes from Vivian and Greg
Our prayers are with you. Get well soon.
SO sorry for this to happen to you Aliy! I’m praying in Vermont for a speedy recovery.
Heart-wrenching news for sure. Prayers for Aliy and all. We are still with her, even off the trail. I volunteered on the Iditarod…be assured the dogs are being WELL cared for based on my experience. They will be fed, loved on, checked over by vets. Loaded into planes with care to keep just the team together and taken care of in Anchorage the same.
We’re so sorry to hear this terrible news. Praying for Aliy’s safety and healing, for Allen, Doug, Kaz, and the rest of her family, and for the medical team providing care. Much love, Heather and Dan Henck
Oh no! Get well soon Aliy! I’m so sorry for this terrible turn of events but know you will continue moving forward, wherever that takes you, and we will remain among your biggest fans. Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery. With so much admiration – Laura McIntosh and family
So sorry to hear of this news, praying that Aliy will recover, I know it must be twice as hard for her since this was her last race. I know her dogs must be wondering as well what has happened to her, dogs and mushers are like one when they sled together. Prayers to Aliy, Allen, Bridgett, entire SP Kennel crew and the dogs.
Love
Crystal
How tragic to hear this news. I am praying that her injury’s are not serious and that she will have a swift recovery. Glad to hear that her teammates are being well taken care of. I am sure this is confusing for them. Thank you for the update.
I had wondered and worried about Aliy and the team but OMG.
All my love and thoughts are with Aliy and the family and the team. Terrible news so sad.
Aliy please get better.
I have been in tears all morning. Heart broken for her. I pray that it is not serious and that she can heal quickly and do what her heart desires. Also so sad for her team as I know they want to run.
Praying for you my friend
Donna and I would never been able to live in Alaska and got to mush dogs without the help u gave us
Hope your not hurt to bad my dear friend
Bill greenslade
Aliy ,rapid recovery, the Dogs all are well taken care of.
Aloha , from Florida.
Brita
Moira, Wow this is truly heart breaking. I’m thankful to hear Aliy is stable, and praying that she will have a full recovery. Also praying Allen, Bridgett and Kaz travel safely and see her soon. May God surround Aliy and those caring for her with his wisdom comfort and healing, and protect every member of the SP Kennel team .
Moira thank you for keeping us posted at this difficult time. Bless you!
Aliy I am praying for you and tha medical personnel. Pray that your injuries are not super serious & that you have a complete recovery.
Am glad the dog team id okay and being well cared for.
Love
Marilyn Cozzens
We love you, Aliy, though from afar and with great memories. Just keep going forward, one step at a time. Herb and Tonia
Aliy, I am so sorry to hear this devastating news. I am holding you and your whole family in my thoughts and prayers of a quick recovery. Thank you Moira, for keeping us updated. Much love.
Such an inspiration to me as a woman of the same age…approximately. I was sad to hear that this was the last race for Aliy but was rejuvenated by her post about her decision. Keep moving forward is a great message for everyone. Aliy, speedy recovery, and feel proud of the human you are and the impact you have made on so many all over the world.
Hoping and praying for you that the injuries are not serious. So deeply sorry to hear about this with it being your last race. We will be be grateful for all news about your well being. Thanks for letting us know, I popped in and out of the race and just realized what had happened when your tracker was not moving.
Aliy, I was so sorry to hear the devastating news of your accident. I am holding you and your whole family and team in prayer and hope for a speedy recovery. You are such an inspiration to so many. Much love.