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Yukon Quest Finishers’ Banquet

February 20, 2011 by

Last evening, the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race held its Finishers’ Banquet. There were lots of stories told by all. The event was sold out and showed the mushers how much their journey had captivated the attention and imagination of the people of Fairbanks and far beyond.


Allen’s Official Finisher Patch

Several awards had been voted on by the mushers, officials and vet staff and were also presented at the banquet. In a race of so many trials, it was a very meaningful set of awards this year. Allen was honored with the sportsmanship award. Staying with the theme of the race, three mushers were co-winners of the award: Allen, Brent Sass and Mike Ellis. Here is a link to a great article about the banquet and the awards. Fairbanks Daily News-Miner – Yukon Quest honors its contestants at banquet


Allen & Ryne at Banquet
Official Yukon Quest Finisher
Official Quest 300 Finisher

One of the stories that I hadn’t heard yet was about Allen’s arrival in Eagle. After spending the last 24 hours battling the elements and American Summit, he was working with his dogs, putting ointment on their feet. Allen was approached by a severe looking man with a gun strapped around his waist. “Sir,” he said gruffly. “Are you an American Citizen?” “Ah, yes,” was Allen’s reply, all Arkansas. “Do you have your passport?” the man questioned. “Ah, yes,” Allen said. “Very good,” said the boarder control officer. “Carry on.” Can’t sneak by even going through a blizzard!!!


Aliy & Jennifer at Banquet
“So glad he is SAFE”

In case you haven’t gotten the chance to read the article about Allen and his finish, here is the link. Allen was on the front page of the paper. Fairbanks Daily News-Miner – Mushers recall harsh experiences on Yukon Quest trail

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Yukon Quest Black Team Resting at Home

February 17, 2011 by
Allen is on the couch and the dogs are in the basement. This afternoon is one of rest and relaxation.

MALIBU

DINGLE & MEG

QUITO & BEEMER

The Black Team came in to the Yukon Quest finish line with Dingle & Quito in lead, Meg & Olivia, Nacho & Rose, Biscuit & Malibu and Boondocks in the rear. Chica was riding in the sled bag for the last hour. Allen said she really got a belly ache the last few hours so he thought giving her a ride would be best.
The team was healthy and happy for much of the race. They did not eat as well as expected at Chena Hot Springs Checkpoint and several dogs got belly aches on the last run to the finish line. We think perhaps they picked up a virus right near the end.
The dogs dropped from the race were: Scout in Dawson, Rambler in Slavens, Beemer in Circle and Viper in Central. Scout looks good and has been outside playing in the pen. His shoulder muscle seems to have loosened up. Rambler is sassy. He has stayed inside the house for several days – getting into much trouble. His shoulder muscle seems to have loosened up, but we’ll have to watch it. Beemer has an infected front tooth that needs medical care. We think this affected his over all attitude (a tooth ache at 50 below would do that to ANYONE!) Viper was simply tired and he has rested inside on a dog bed since he left the team. He’ll need to gain some weight and simply rest.
So, all in all, we are very happy with the SP Kennel Black Team!
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Iditarod Food Drops

February 17, 2011 by

With all the craziness around the end of the Quest and Allen and the Black Teams excellent finish, I forgot to update you on the Iditarod preparations. Food drops were due and delivered on Monday just before Aliy and Ryne headed up to Central to see Allen.

Total this year was 2991 pounds with lots of extra food for Allen!

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Photos from Black Team’s YQ Finish

February 17, 2011 by

Here are some wonderful pictures of Allen and the Black Team finishing the 2011 Quest. Although there are still 7 mushers working their way towards Fairbanks, this is the end of the active Yukon Quest coverage for 2011. We will continue to post pictures, videos and stories from the trail over the next few days. Join me and SP Kennel for the Iditarod in just over 2 weeks. – Kaz

Fairbanks Finish Line
Allen & Black Team Arriving in Fairbanks
By the Yukon Quest
From Official Yukon Quest Flicker Page

Fairbanks Finish Line
Allen & Black Team Arriving in Fairbanks
By the Yukon Quest
From Official Yukon Quest Flicker Page

Fairbanks Finish Line
Allen & Black Team Arriving in Fairbanks
By the Yukon Quest
From Official Yukon Quest Flicker Page

Fairbanks Finish Line
Allen & Black Team Arriving in Fairbanks
By the Yukon Quest
From Official Yukon Quest Flicker Page

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YQ 2011: Allen Moore finishes in sixth place

February 17, 2011 by

Allen crossed the Finish Line of the 2o11 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race at 6:44 pm AST with 10 dogs to a large group of friends, family and spectators in 6th position. He was so excited to be there. The dogs stopped just shy of the finish line, not having seen that many people in about 11 days. It was an incredible sight to see the dogs appear out of the fog on the river with only a slight glow from Allen’s head light. And then they were there. Fabulous job by canines and musher.

When asked if he was ready for the Iditarod, Allen laughed and said he was pretty much used to it all. We will let him sleep in his own bed for a couple of weeks. Here is a video of Allen’s finish.

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Allen Is Here

February 17, 2011 by

Allen arrived 6:45 pm AST.  Huge smile on his face.  He of course fell into open water only 1 hour from the end. So happy he is here!  He had a great turn out at the finish line. We are feeding him barbecue now.

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