The Black Team crossed the line in Dawson at 9.18pm looking absolutely fantastic. They were animated, had wagging tails and eagerly ate up their thawed steaks in front of a crowd of media and onlookers. Allen himself was great! But, I’m quite certain he will be looking forward to a … Read More
After a short nap and some hot breakfast and coffee – lots and lots of coffee – the handler crew of Ray, Aliy, Spencer and picked up our drop bags and straw from the lovely volunteers at the checkpoint HQ then drove over the Yukon River ice bridge to the … Read More
Congratulations Aliy, Beemer, Olivia, Junior, Lydia, Kodiak, Dutch, Felix, Mismo, Nelson, Chipper, Sandy and Wedgy! They finished the Yukon Quest 300 in second position at 1.30am Tuesday, with a race time of 57 hours, 36 minutes. Congratulations to Michelle Phillips, a deserved win with an awesome team! Also to Alex … Read More
The Red Team left Pelly towards Stepping Stone at 2.35pm ready for their final leg. The mileage is 31 miles there then turn around and do the same 31 miles back so don’t be alarmed when you see the tracker show they have turned around – they are supposed to! … Read More
We got the Black Team out of Pelly safely and they headed down the trail with a sled full of food, straw and equipment for camping along the way. It is a gorgeous morning here, we surely are in a beautiful part of the world. The Black Team leaves Pelly … Read More
Allen and the Black team pulled out of Carmacks after a little over five hours of rest, with Brent Sass right on his tail. The dogs were ready to get going again and they left out of the checkpoint with sisters Quito and Chica leading the way. Allen had a … Read More
Aliy has left Lydia and Wedgy with us in Carmacks. They both got a bit dehydrated and over exerted themselves a little so it is best they don’t carry on with the race. Once they are hydrated, have a good rest and a big hot meal, they should be just fine! … Read More
As I write this, both the Black and the Red teams are resting in Carmacks. I managed to sit down with Allen as he was having a bite to eat and ask him about the trail. He said it was mostly like a racetrack! There were some sections of jumble … Read More
The Black team came into Braeburn lunging and yelling to keep going at 10.58pm. Coming into a checkpoint is where you get to see Chica really animated and, although I was a bit away from the team as they pulled in (Ray met them at the check-in spot to guide … Read More
The handler crew has arrived in Braeburn – famous for their plate sized burgers and enormous cinnamon buns! The Lodge is packed with officials, volunteers, media, handlers and supporters all checking the trackers on our various mobile devices. At the time of writing Allen is around 10 miles out and … Read More
