Author: SPK Dog Log

Sorry for the dark time on the Blog. I just couldn’t do it. I wasn’t supposed to come to Nome this year, but I just couldn’t stay away. Sammy and I just arrived in Nome and the whole clan is camping out at Bridgett and Scotty’s house waiting for Aliy … Read More

John Baker of Kotzebue, Alaska wins the 2011 Iditarod. He broke Martin Buser’s record by 3 hours, making this the fastest Iditarod ever. Baker is the 1st Inupiat to win the race and is the 1st Alaska Native to win since Jerry Riley won in 1976. I have never seen … Read More

It looks like John Baker is going to do it!! He is well ahead of Ramey and fast approaching Nome. He will be the first Native Alaskan to win the Iditarod since the mid ’70s. There will be a HUGE crowed to meet him at the finish line. Aliy is … Read More

Aliy is on the trail about 24 miles from Elim and about to cross the frozen ocean. She is rocking and rolling with 11 dogs. It will be telling where she is when she arrives at White Mountain. Allen is in Shaktoolik. He got there at 6 pm AST. As … Read More

Both Allen and the dogs had a nice warm break in Unalakleet this morning. Fresh blueberry pancakes and eggs were on the menu, and we all made sure not to pass it up. During breakfast, Allen gave us a brief recap of his dog team: Not only was Allen comfortable … Read More

Dad is in, happy, smiling and making us all laugh with his stories! He just snacked his dogs, got them in straw and resting. He ate a large plate of eggs and pancakes-yumm! Now he is down for his rest. More to come……

As the race is getting more exciting by the hour, here is some more video from the trail. This is from around the Nikolai area. Mushing Near Nikolai