The weather in Interior Alaska has been spectacular lately. Aliy took a break from writing her Trail Notes to come outdoors and introduce Quito’s and Biscuit’s new pups, who are now two and a half weeks old. Hope you enjoy the video.
Mickey and ChaCha, SP Kennel Mothers SP Kennel has a steady parade of dedicated volunteers. Those of you who have been following the blog know Ryne, handler extraordinaire and Iditarod finisher, and Wes and Wendy, this past season’s super versatile volunteer couple. Ryne is due back home in Alaska in … Read More
Quito is a proud mama. And here she is showing you her pups. The weather has been unpredictable thus far this summer. Blistering hot (60 to 70 above) in between torrential down pours. Therefore, the Quito puppy pen has been moved inside the garage. It is cooler inside and we … Read More
What has “MVD” Quito been doing the last few days? Taking care of her brand new babies!! Three boys and three girls. We love it – Mother Nature was equal! Two of the boys are black and white. The largest, active fellah is DRIVER (left). He is pushing his siblings around … Read More
“Mushing” The magazine of dog-powered adventure has published in their May/June 2012 edition an interview with Aliy and Allen. The interview is also available via podcast at: http://web.me.com/smellydog1/Mushing_Magazine_Podcast/Mushing_Magazine_Podcast/Entries/2012/4/19_Aliy_Zirkle_%26_Allen_Moore.html The SP Kennel canine athletes were featured as this edition’s “Super Dogs”. (SP Kennel Dog Sponsors keep an eye out for … Read More
Cool nights and warm days are what signifies spring in Two Rivers. The green leaves and grass are yet to appear, but songs from Robins and Sandhill cranes envelope the air. It will not be long until the fields are full of fireweed, grass, and wild roses. SP Kennel headquarters … Read More
Wes and dog team on the Atigun River Wendy and I are recently back from a camping trip along the Atigun river in the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Aliy and Allen were there a few weeks ago, having braved temperatures of 40 Below. Out trip was just the … Read More
During Iditarod 2012, Aliy was contending to win. Yet, she still wanted to share the amazing Iditarod Trail with family, friends and fans. Hopefully, the 2012 “Aliy Cam” showed the SP Kennel Red Team as they truly were … … an incredibly hard working, dedicated union of dogs and human. … Read More
In this video, Aliy and the Red Team are on the coast, running over the Blueberry Hills between Unalakleet and Shaktoolik, overlooking the frozen Norton Sound. Aliy was first into Unalakleet, but out second behind Dallas Seavey. As you can see, the dogs look fantastic as they keep their heads … Read More
Sunrise on the Yukon River is a pretty special sight. This video shows how crisp the morning was as the sled bag is frosty white and so is Biscuit’s back (in wheel on the right.) Aliy hadn’t been taking videos, so as she begins to talk to the camera many … Read More
