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Copper Basin 300 Schedule

January 6, 2011 by
The SP Kennel racing season continues with Copper Basin 300 this weekend.

What’s the schedule?

Thursday

  • Stretch out all Racing dogs on short training run
  • Ryne runs all dogs that will be left at SP Kennel on a longer training run (they will have a few days off)
  • Pack Race Gear, Sleds, Truck Gear, Handler Gear for Black, Red and Red & Black Racing Teams
  • Fuel up two Dog Trucks at Pleasant Valley Store
  • Add Straw to Dog Boxes
  • Dog Trucks
Friday
  • Breakfast Snacks for the Racing Dogs and load them in Dog Trucks
  • Load Allen, Aliy, Bridgett and Ryne (Red Team Handler) into Dog Trucks
  • Swing by neighbor Bob’s house and pick him up (Red & Black Team Handler)
  • Drive south approximately 250 miles to Glennallen
  • Stretch out Dogs and Humans
  • Check in at CB 300 Headquarters and drop off Food Drop @ 2PM
  • Musher Meeting and Start Draw @ 4PM
  • Drive north approximately 75 miles back to Paxson
  • Meet up with Ray (Black Team Handler)
  • Walk and Feed all Dogs and Humans
  • Sleep tight … Dogs in Boxes, Mushers in Cabin
Saturday
  • Breakfast for the Racing Dogs & Mushers
  • Position Trucks and Teams at starting positions
  • 1 PM Start
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Congratulations Lester!

January 3, 2011 by

Congratulations to Lester!

This past April, Yo-Lynn Owlsey came on our Mushing Adventure Trip in Nome for her first winter camping experience. It was during this trip that Yo-Lynn fell in love with another camping “first-timer”….. little Lester. Lester had a tough time sleeping without his doghouse, and Yo-Lynn could relate the first few nights in the Arctic Oven Tent. Lester might be overlooked with his slight build and quiet demeanor, but he stood out to Yo-Lynn.

Thank you Yo-Lynn for sponsoring Lester during his 2010-2011 racing season! With his drive and focus even as a two-year-old, we know he’ll go far.

SP Kennel dog sponsorship is one of our most popular programs. Our dog sponsors are a big part of the SP K team. If you’d like more information about the program, check out How to be a Dog Sponsor.

Look at those blue eyes!!!
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Copper Basin Trail Interview with Allen Moore: Part One

January 2, 2011 by

In less than one week, three SP Kennel teams will be competing in the Copper Basin 300. This year’s race route is slightly different from previous years, beginning at Paxson Lodge and continuing clockwise through Chistochina, Glennallen, Tolsona, Wolverine Lodge, Sourdough, Meier’s Lake, and returning to Paxson Lodge. The racers are not required to rest at each checkpoint, but over the course of the race they must accumulate 18 hours of rest, one of which is eight hours long. Due to the flexibility of the rests and the various distances between checkpoints, a lot of strategy goes into where and when to rest.

Paxson to Chistochina- 60 miles
Chistochina to Glennallen- 52 miles
Glennallen to Tolsona- 30 miles
Tolsona to Wolverine- 27 miles
Wolverine to Sourdough- 62 miles
Sourdough to Meiers Lake- 40 miles
Meiers Lake to Paxson Lodge finish- 18 miles

Since Allen knows the trail backwards, forwards, and upside down, I decided to ask him for a general overview of the trail. Rookies–take notes.

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Congratulations Nacho!

December 29, 2010 by

Congratulations to Nacho!

In Spring 2009, Jan joined us on our Mushing Adventure Trip through the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. It was on this particular trip that Jan met the charismatic Nacho.

Nacho is the perfect SP Kennel dog – his spunk and enthusiasm, even when temperatures dip to -45 make him an instant favorite to all!
Jan decided to sponsor Nacho’s racing this season. Why not sponsor the actual dog on the SP Kennel Logo?
Thank you Jan for supporting Nacho’s racing career and being a part of the SP Kennel dog sponsorship program!

SP Kennel dog sponsorship is one of our most popular programs. Our dog sponsors are a big part of the SP K team. If you’d like more information about the program, check out How to be a Dog Sponsor.

Nacho’s Elvis impersonation!

Jan with her lead dogs on the Mushing Adventure Trip
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