The Red Team roster did not change from the previous posting. Aliy and the Red Team left, looking great, with Quito and Scout in lead. We’ll keep you posted!
Final Red Team Roster
A Beautiful Day
We are heading north to the kennel. Denali Mountain is out in FORCE. This is what it looked like for us. Image what the view is on the trail.
They’re Off
Aliy & the Red Team and Allen & the Black Team are on the trail. Dogs and people are heading in every direction. I will have some wonderful pictures up tomorrow.
– Kaz
Iditarod Restart
Allen & Aliy are getting ready to go. Allen #5 is leaving at 2:08 pm AST. Aliy #18 is leaving at 2:34 pm AST. Good luck!
Ceremonial Start
Ceremonial Start
Aliy and Allen had flawless ceremonial runs. Leading Allen and the Black Team in the 5th position was Chacha and Ranger. Ranger was beside himself with excitement. Chacha, on the other hand, was all business with a “been there, done that” mentality. And rightly so since she’s starting her EIGHTH Iditarod. Last year at one of the checkpoints, Aliy told a reporter that Chacha was the Brett Farve of her team. She keeps coming out of retirement. This year, the comparison holds strong seeing as Chacha not only put off retirement, but she switched teams…she leads the Black Team!
Aliy and the Red Team left shortly after with Quito and Beemer leading the show. All the dogs were noticeably energized by the crowds, especially when we took a short stop at the Horizon Lines Hot Dog Stand. They were the stars of the show!
Thank you John Bean for the great photo!
More photos and a video from the start soon to come! All that’s left is to rest up and pack the sleds and gear for tomorrow!
Aliy and Allen Bib Draw Videos
For all the fans that were not able to make it to Anchorage for the Iditarod, here are a couple of videos of Allen and Aliy at the Bib Draw:
Allen’s Bib Draw- #5
Aliy’s Bib Draw- #18
Come Meet Aliy & Allen
Clarion Suites Anchorage. Come meet them right now!