Everyone is home safely! It’s a gorgeous day today in Two Rivers so everyone is out relaxing in the sun, taking it easy and catching up with their mates. Dingle relaxed; Moxie (front) and Chica at leisure Tatfish surveys the yard; Boondocks enjoys the sun We’re going to take it … Read More
Half the human team and all the canine team are on the way home to Two Rivers. We loaded 23 dogs and two sleds onto an NAC flight bound for Anchorage this morning where Allen and Meghan, who flew out to Anchorage early this morning, will pick them up and … Read More
The Finishers’ Banquet and Prizegiving for the 2013 Iditarod was held this evening at the Nome Recreation Centre and there was a massive crowd. The major awards were given out and each finishing musher was given an opportunity to speak to thank supporters and sponsors and tell a few tales … Read More
Soon after Aliy crossed the line in Nome she and Mitch Seavey were whisked away to a press conference to tell a few tales and answer some questions. I have pulled out a few snippets from Aliy – even sleep deprived and exhausted she is still gracious, funny and smiling. … Read More
Mary Beth from the Adirondacks estimated Allen would arrive at 9.04am on Thursday and Allen arrived at exactly 9.04am! Congratulations Mary Beth, Koyuk (the stuffed toy husky) is on his way to you from Nome. We didn’t tell you about “Nome” – a fifth sibling in this toy litter. Everyone … Read More
Here are a few pics of the Black Team yesterday. Allen visited to say ‘Hi’ and they were so pleased to see him! They have had some good rest and today are very perky! Tatfish is just… Tatfish, even at rest!; Bonita couldn’t wait for her crate to be set … Read More
Yesterday Aliy went down to the dog lot to say ‘Hi’ to her team mates. I caught some of it on film: Aliy spends time with Quito in the dog lot Some of you are wondering about the dog lot? The dog lot is a secure, quiet and sheltered area … Read More
It was a typical windy day in Nome when Allen and his super-team trotted up Front Street at dawn. Spicy and Viper guided the team up the street to the waiting crowd of family and friends. They finished in 33rd position in 10 days, 18 hours, 4 minutes and 21 … Read More
Here they are! Allen Moore and the SPK Black Team passing under the burled arch in Nome to finish the 2013 Iditarod! With 13 happy, healthy dogs on the line, Allen’s team of youngsters — and a few senior veterans to help teach them — finishes in 33rd position. His … Read More
Allen and the team are through Safety and they are flying! We’re heading down to the finish chute soon to welcome them in. Viper and Spicy in lead, Scooter and Schmoe, Lester and Fang, Chemo running solo, Moxie and Pud, Clyde and I.V. and Tatfish and Bonita in wheel Photos … Read More
