RED TEAM Since leaving Willow Lake Aliy rested her team for a quick regroup after about four hours then continued on to Skwentna checkpoint where they rested for 3.5 hours. The quick stop was on her schedule and she took straw with her for that purpose. After the excitement of … Read More
We were excited and relieved to get both teams on the trail this afternoon at Willow Lake. It was a beautiful, crisp and sunny early spring day as 67 teams set off on their adventures. The logistics/start marshall had conveniently parked both our trucks next to each other which made … Read More
There are always dogs that miss out on making the team. We know sponsors and fans of those dogs are disappointed but we hope you trust us enough to know we have their best interests at heart and will not put them in a race they are not fit or … Read More
Our dogs love people: they like sitting in laps, they like giving kisses and they like getting their ears scratched. BUT, they love to run – first and foremost. Never is this more evident than during the Idiatrod Ceremonial Start! There are crowds of people only feet (and in some … Read More
Some photos and video from today’s Ceremonial Start for Allen’s Black Team. A bunch of Allen’s two year olds have not seen this trail, nor experienced anything anywhere near like what they experienced today. They all do so well to cope with the excitement, noise and people. For long distance … Read More
It was snowy, it was fun, it was a little bit crazy. Must be Iditarod Ceremonial Start day! Always a fun day, this year was no different. There were around 800 dogs, 67 mushers and thousands of enthusiastic fans. Here’s a few pictures of the Red Team’s run. Photos by … Read More
Tomorrow is the Ceremonial Start of the 2018 Iditarod! From 10am, 67 teams will mush 11 miles through the streets and trails of Anchorage with tens of thousands of supporters cheering, waving and hi-fiving. It is always a fun day! I sat down with Aliy this evening and asked her … Read More
The Iditarod tried something new this year with a Meet and Greet prior to the banquet in the Dena’ina Centre in Anchorage this evening. This proved to be a huge success with thousands of fans and supporters getting a chance to get posters signed, selfies taken and hands shook. It … Read More
The countdown is on for the 2018 Iditarod and we can’t wait to get started! We are into the final preparation time and all that’s left is one final stretch-out run for the dogs, packing for the humans and then getting everyone down to Anchorage. Wednesday morning, Aliy and Allen … Read More
All dogs that start the Iditarod, either Ceremonial or Restart must undergo a number of tests and checks before being deemed fit to start. Our team hopefuls had their blood draw and EKG the other day. This evening every dog was thoroughly checked by kennel friend and sponsor Dr Tamara Rose. She … Read More
