Macgellan Musings: Sheep Mountain 150

Just because I’m not in Alaska this winter doesn’t mean I’m not paying attention to what’s going on at SP Kennel. I am. Very close attention, in fact. Surprisingly, having an “insider’s” view from thousands of miles away is pretty interesting. I feel like I’m seeing things that I didn’t … Read More

Great Finish and a Safe Drive Home

All three SP Kennel Teams finished the Sheep Mountain 150 Sled Dog Race. Black Team – 5th Place Red Team – 13th Place Red and Black Team – 18th Place and Sportsmanship Award We are VERY happy with the 36 amazing dogs. Ryne wins a Gold Star as Handler of … Read More

Eureka Lodge- Take #2

Everyone has arrived on their return trip through Eureka Lodge. Allen is currently in 5th place, Aliy is in 13th, and Bridgett is 19th. Allen said his team is running great, Quito in particular. Since she is really driving down the trail, Allen is considering moving her up to lead … Read More

Eureka Lodge

Here are a few pictures from the start: Aliy and the dogs getting ready at the start. Bridgett and her leaders Dingle (left) and JJ (right) Allen and Bridgett before Allen’s start Ranger and Rose All three teams arrived at Eureka Lodge looking strong and healthy after their first 50-mile … Read More

And they’re off!

Allen, Aliy, and Bridgett just left the starting line of the Sheep Mountain 150! It looks like a competitve field of mushers this year with 41 mushers from all over Alaska and Canada. Around noon today, Allen began the race in the tenth starting position with Rose and Ranger leading … Read More

Sheep Mountain 150 – Getting Ready!

The SP Kennel racing season begins in 48 hours. What’s the schedule? Thursday Pack Race Gear, Sleds, Truck Gear, Handler Gear for Black, Red and Red & Black Racing Teams Fuel up two Dog Trucks at Pleasant Valley Store Add Straw to Dog Boxes Plug in Dog Trucks (40 degrees … Read More

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