Although we’ve shown you most parts of the “checkpoint process” in a number of previous videos here on the Dog Log, perhaps this in-depth series all from one place and at one time is giving you a better idea of it. At least, you can probably get a better sense … Read More
In Part 3, the checkpoint process continues. The dogs have had their booties removed, eaten their snacks and are laying down on their straw beds. Now… “It’s time to feed the dogs!” While he’s running the soup kitchen, Allen shares some insights about his strategy and how his race is … Read More
In Part 2 we pick up after the Black Team has arrived in Paxson and is “parking.” We then have an especially nice sequence of the “settling” in process — straw, booties off, snacks — with some very sweet dog cameos!
During the Denali Doubles race, we were able to bring you chronological — if not quite contemporaneous — coverage of the SP Kennel Teams’ drive and arrive, starts, arrival in Paxson and finishes. Those were pretty much the “highlights” that we could cover and we’re glad you enjoyed them. Now … Read More
In addition to accelerating my race plan in order to stay ahead of the Black Team’s finish, I have made a further acceleration this evening: I abandoned my plan to stay down in Cantwell until tomorrow and drove back to my home HQ here in Two Rivers. The reason, simply, … Read More
The teams are having dinner, the orders sounded like an army was eating. Some good hot food ought to just about do them in!
The Red Team has crossed the line in fine form. According to the checker, "11th, I think." More soon.
As best I can make out the story… When it became clear to Allen and Bridgett that they weren’t going to be able to catch the team ahead of them, they “throttled back” a bit to take it easy on the dogs and bring them to the finish without undue … Read More
We heard the hollering from over the hilltop, then saw two huge dog team sprinting down to the finish line. Beaten by less than the length of the team, Allen and Bridgett have finished fourth. Details and video soon!
