Most of the teams showed up to race with some kind of variation on the “drag sled” using a traditional “drag line.” You can see why Aliy’s dad said the line is a trip hazard! A few teams are using these “Dual Position” or “Tandem” (or whatever they’re called) sleds. … Read More
Willie is working on your start video right now! He's a hard worker sitting on a table in a bar. Stay tuned!
Both SP Kennel Teams had clean, on-time starts of the Denali Doubles. The sun had set, it was rapidly getting colder and the wind was really picking up. Not that the dogs cared! With so many dogs per team, the scene was a riot! A bit of an ominous sign … Read More
It's 4 pm, the sun is setting, it's getting cold and a wind is building. I was talking with Jeff King who looked around then said, "We should have set the start time now." Dogs are still in the trucks, mushers are laying out gear. Stay tuned!
Few sled innovations, mostly drag lines. Much good will and friendly banter among mushers.
So far it’s been “Perfect!” An easy drive, a beautiful day AND good internet! Here’s a video to bring you totally up to the minute… Now I’m headed to the starting area to take photos of sleds, film the starts, etc. If my luck holds, you may not have a … Read More
Howdy! There’s enough internet here in Cantwell for a photo update: Big Red on the road from Faribanks to Cantwell. A beautiful day, no winds, almost too warm (about zero)… Arrival in Cantwell, time to unload the dogs so they can stretch, etc. Debbie howled at nearby teams, for Betsy … Read More
Easy drive. Beautiful day. Sunny obviously, maybe a little to warm. Not much snow, but we're here and 40 dogs are ready to go. Stay tuned!
As you read on the Team rosters in a previous post, the Black Team has a very aggressive race plan and is running to win. One look at the talent on the team and you know they’ve got a great race ahead of them! The Red Team certainly isn’t short … Read More
