We hope you enjoy the Iditarod edition of the SP Kennel Howler newsletter. This edition is focussed on the recap the successful Yukon Quest and Yukon Quest 300 races and a look forward to the Iditarod, starting this weekend. We’ve included the new Iditarod route map so you can follow … Read More
The Iditarod is fast approaching and we are excited! This week we are taking all the dogs on their final runs and making last minute preparations for the race. Just like any elite athlete training for a big event, their final runs are not long training runs, rather shorter stretch-out … Read More
You are invited to meet Aliy and Allen on Friday, March 6th at the Aurora Ballroom at the Crowne Plaza in Midtown Anchorage (109 W. International Airport Road) from 4.00-5.30pm. Aliy and Allen will spend a some time sharing stories from the trail and showing videos; then there will be … Read More
Yesterday I went to Anchorage – the reason on my veterinarian health permit said “Celebrity Meet-and-Greet appearance” – I guess I’m pretty famous! Moira and I set off early from the kennel for Fairbanks International Airport. The lovely ladies at Alaska Airlines liked me a lot! I was pretty relaxed … Read More
In a final look back at the Quest, Aliy interviewed Allen about his team the other day. I’ve transcribed the conversation… there was a lot of laughter and a few out-takes but here’s the run-down of each of Allen’s team mates. Mr Moore, can you please tell us about the … Read More
Yesterday was a big day for SP Kennel. We took 37 potential Iditarod dogs to Fairbanks to have their ECGs (electro-cardiogram) and blood taken for analysis by the Iditarod veterinarian team. We then took them for their physical veterinarian checks. Every dog running the Iditarod must pass these rigorous checks … Read More
Are you in Anchorage this weekend? Come to the Tikahtnu Commons Verizon Wireless store this Saturday from 2-4pm to meet Aliy, Allen and Beemer. At the same time you can talk to the experts in-store to check out what Verizon Wireless has to offer. Come and have your picture taken … Read More
Last night a bunch of us attended the Yukon Quest Finisher’s Banquet and Prizegiving in Fairbanks. The evening was full of fun as we heard stories and thank yous from each musher. We heard so many great stories of the hospitality of not only the checkpoints, but the remote stops … Read More
Follow Allen and the Black Team on their Yukon Quest journey from Whitehorse to Fairbanks. What a team!
This evening was the Meet the Musher event at the Alpine Lodge in Fairbanks. A steady flow of fans, family and supporters got the mushers to autograph posters, T-shirts and postcards and got photos a-plenty. It’s a great event for the public to meet some of their favorites – and … Read More
