I got back to the Kennel late Tuesday night and Aliy, Allen, Bridgett and Bob returned yesterday afternoon. There was some drama — of course — which I will share soon, but for now please be assured that everyone — human and canine — is safely home, pretty tired but … Read More
I drove up to Wolverine this morning and met up with the teams. Everyone had gotten some sleep and eaten some food, so they were in pretty good shape. Aliy and Allen both recorded recaps of their experiences in the Copper Basin 300 Mile Sled Dog Race, but the internet … Read More
I left Aliy, Allen, Bridgett and Bob in Wolverine at about 11pm and drove back to my headquarters here in Glennallen. Although you will have to wait until I see them again tomorrow before I can record any kind of post-race report, I wanted you to at least see them … Read More
Aliy has just crossed the finish line of the Copper Basin 300 Mile Sled Dog Race, in eleventh place. She is sitting in the lodge with Allen as I write this, having a hot drink and something to eat. Considering how tired they are, I’m not going to press them … Read More
Allen has just crossed the finish line here at Wolverine to take fifth place in the Copper Basin 300 Mile Sled Dog Race. As always, his immediate focus is to take care of his dogs so he, Bridgett and Bob are at the dog truck giving them snacks, removing their … Read More
As mushers are crossing the finish line at Wolverine Lodge, Bridgett, Macgellan and Bob are awaiting Allen and Aliy’s arrival. There is a team on the lake about 15 minutes out of the checkpoint right now. Hopefully it is Allen.
This just in from Bridgett: If you are having trouble with the embedded mp3 player, you can click here to access the mp3 file directly and play it however your computer normally handles mp3 files.
To help pass the time until we can get an update on the teams from the race, I thought I’d share another little outtake with you. It may just be that I’m pretty punchy, but this clip really cracked me up. While Aliy was rigging up her team in Chistochina … Read More
I just wanted to let you know that I got a follow-up call from Brdigett in which she said that the teams are en route to Sourdough and that she is on her way there as well. Sadly, there is no cell phone service in Sourdough, so we will all … Read More
Your early morning field report from Bridgett and a special guest! If you are having trouble with the embedded mp3 player, you can click here to access the mp3 file directly and play it however your computer normally handles mp3 files.
