Jeff and the R&Bs are home safe. They did not finish the race; Jeff thought it best for the dogs to come straight home from Angel Creek checkpoint. The dogs were tired from the challenging trails and temperatures were dropping fast. For most of the race it hovered around -10 … Read More
That was a challenge! The Red Team came across the line just a minute or so after Shaynee Traska. They enjoyed a snack, got straight into the truck, got a huge dinner at their houses and are now sleeping! They will get the next few days off. We’re so very … Read More
It’s going to be a tough one! This final leg is up over some big hills. The trail comes back on the same route towards the PVS but turns off towards Colorado Creek Cabin. Five switchbacks then up, up, up! I did it once a few seasons ago with Aliy … Read More
Red Team Update Aliy and her Red Team have arrived into Angle Creek Lodge checkpoint at 8:37 this morning. This piece of trail is mostly on the Yukon Quest Trail from the Pleasant Valley Store. Some of these dogs will be running it again in just a couple of weeks! … Read More
We got both teams away safely from Chatanika Lodge and they headed into the hills for a 45-ish mile run to Two Rivers Lodge. This leg runs right by the Fort Knox goldmine, heading south and winding through a mountainous area. There are plenty of ups and downs, through Heritage … Read More
While Aliy and Allen were driving home from Glennallen they interviewed each other about their races and teams, especially for you. We thought it would be fun instead of me transcribing into words that you could hear it yourself! Allen and the Black Team: Aliy and the Red Team: Feature … Read More
Unluckiest dog in the yard is Willie, he trained hard and really wanted to go with Jeff but came home with a slight limp after their 10 mile stretch out yesterday. He will get extra treats today.
We’re excited to put together two teams for this race. It is mostly over our local trails and it’s our home club so we are always keen to support the race. Huge thank to the TRDMA volunteers for their hard work to put a trail in. We did think it … Read More
Now the Copper Basin is complete we have a few thank yous to make: Firstly, our handler squad of Jeff, Wes and Mark supported by Bridgett, Jennifer and Kaz and the kids. This race is hard on handlers and a good handler team is essential in this race. From ensuring … Read More
Mary-Beth was at the finish line for both Black and Red Team finishes and she captured these videos. Thanks Mary-Beth! As you will see Aliy led in with Cayenne and Driver in lead!
