From a Musher’s perspective: The little town is a bit of a hurdle near the end of the race. From high above Golovin, a Musher can look down from the summit of Little McKinley. It is visible from very far off, down and across the frozen bay. The route down … Read More
Nome is the central hub for many outlying villages. It seems strange and backward… but Aliy is in Nome before being Golovin, Elim and White Mountain?!?! While in Nome she is visited retired SP Kennel husky, Hotshot, and his new family. This was their first reunion post retirement ans lets … Read More
Throughout the month of March, the Iditarod takes over the 1,000 mile Iditarod National Historic trail. During February the race route is planned, staged, coordinated, marked and even groomed for dog teams. The Iditarod staff, volunteers, Iditarod Air Force and the trail breakers travel village to village establishing the race … Read More
One week out! It’s pretty exciting to think that our 2017 – 2018 mushing season is about to begin. The Fall season is in Two Rivers is definitely upon us and the dogs know it. There is cool moisture in the air and the mornings are brisk. Check out the … Read More
Sometimes when we retire dogs from SP Kennel they are not always ready to go to a couch. We have been known to retire dogs from long distance racing to a local dog-first recreational kennel and one such kennel belongs to Rod, Julie and Edie, just a few miles from … Read More
Aliy and Allen were in Anchorage for a few hours this past week and were able to catch up with Scruggs. Thankfully, he now is quite easy to “catch up” with at his new home. Scruggs, his new furry BFF, Molly, and Barbara are all happy and healthy. The threesome … Read More
We were looking back through the Dog Log yesterday because longtime kennel sponsors Tom & Cindy Eckhoff were visiting. They have seen the kennel grow from a small time wilderness dog team to what we are today and seeing some of that history was kinda fun. There are so many … Read More
The last few weeks we have been enjoying the summer in Two Rivers. This year the temperatures have been warm and the Dog Walks have often involved a pond or creek. The ‘countdown’ to harness training is on the calendar, so enjoy the summer while you can kids! Here are … Read More
Five years ago today Olivia and Nacho had their first litter of puppies: Kodiak, Dutch, Junior and Lydia. The four adults that they have become are phenomenal sled dogs and companions. They are often in lead of the very best SPK teams and have tremendous futures ahead. Even better than … Read More
Thus past Saturday, August 5th, Allen’s official Yukon Quest entry paperwork was turned in for the running of the 2018 Yukon Quest. As always, there is a grand celebration at both YQ Offices – Fairbanks and Whitehorse – While Allen would have loved to have been present, he and Aliy … Read More
