As I write this Allen and his team are still camped out, a few miles before Two Rivers checkpoint so there shouldn’t be much need to stop at the checkpoint. He is likely to “blow through” stopping only to check in, let the vets check the team and grab a … Read More
I hope you enjoy these quick videos of both teams leaving the start line in Fairbanks earlier today.
Ray changes runner plastics; Aliy ready to go (Photo: Barbara Swenson) It can be difficult to get a picture of Sparkie Boonie enjoys a snack At the truck, about to leave Chena and Lester getting ready At the start line GO! (How many different directions can a dog team go?
The all-important spot tracker; Bib #4! Allen with his Quest Guest; Mac getting into”the zone” Excited much? (Check out the Dutchman!) At the start line They’re off (Photo: Barbara Swenson) Howdy! (Photo: Barbara Swenson) Leaving the starting chute area (Photo: Helen Campbell) Passing by Pleasant Valley Store on the way … Read More
What an incredibly difficult decision it turned out to be for both Allen and Aliy to narrow their teams down to 14 and 12 respectively. Of course, it’s a nice “problem” to have but it wasn’t easy! Allen’s team will be Scout, Chipper, Clyde, Commando, Dutch, Felix, Izzy, Kodiak, Mac, … Read More
It was a day of meetings for Aliy with the vet checks for her YQ300 team mates followed by musher and handler meetings and the bib draw. Aliy, Chris and kennel friend Linda Steiner took 14 dogs to the veterinarian checks this morning. Aliy has the same issue as Allen, … Read More
Allen and the Black Team will wear bib #4 down the trail during the Yukon Quest and will leave the starting chute at 11.06am on Saturday morning. Last night was the Starting Banquet and Bib Draw at the Westmark Hotel in downtown Fairbanks and it was a sell out! It’s … Read More
Congratulations to Debbi Robinson who has won this week’s draw. Debbi is a fan of WILLIE. Willie always says “Don’t worry about the little things.” So, we trust him since he seems to be one of our best sled dogs… ever. Willie is still constantly happy and loves human and … Read More
The first public event on the Yukon Quest calendar was the “Fred Meyer Meet the Mushers” held last night at the La Quinta Hotel in Fairbanks. Hundreds of people turned out to see their favorite mushers and get autographs and pictures. Allen always enjoys this event as it’s a chance … Read More
