Precious cargo onboard, Aliy, Allen and Doug drove ‘Hollywood’ from Two Rivers, down the Parks Highway, to Anchorage.
Ziptie wanted to hitch a ride!
The Parks Highway affords magnificent views of Denali, weather permitting. Here’s a few pics Aliy took along the way.
The dogs are now settled into their accommodation in Anchorage – some more settled than others. Mismo is making the most of hotel facilities.
All the dogs have to do on Friday is eat and rest, and Aliy and Allen will take them a few times around the carpark on leash to stretch their legs.
Tomorrow they’ll also receive their Iditarod identification dog tags that have Aliy’s bib number and a letter from A-R, giving every dog a unique identifier that travels down the trail with them. This is the number that is recorded in the vet book and is cross-matched with their microchip number, so the vets stationed at each checkpoint can easily distinguish one dog from another.
Saturday they’ll go on a final short run in harness to loosen up before the big day. Then on Sunday, 14 will head down the trail with Aliy and the unlucky two will had home to Two Rivers with Allen and Doug. We’ll name the final team on Sunday morning.
Gorgeous pictures….looks like it was a perfect day to take a drive! Glad you are all settled in nice and comfy cozy…including Mismo! Sunday will be here before ya know it!
Aliy, I hope this your final Iditarod (I am still tearing up). You are such an awesome & amazing person that has inspired so many people. I am honored to know you. May this race be absolutely the best ever.
Good luck and God speed!
We’ve loved following your Iditarod races from Eden, Utah. We admire your love and devotion to your dogs and your incredible work ethic. We hope this final race brings you & your team safety, satisfaction & success!