ID2020: Ceremonial Start Video
Here’s our video from today including some from the trail. I decided not to put music over so you can get a sense of the noise and excitement even when setting up.
ID2020: Ceremonial Start Pics
Dutch, Junior, Amber, Spark, QT, Violet, Razz, Cloud, Rodney, Jefe, Decaf and Perky ran through the streets and trails of Anchorage enjoying the fun and adoration of the 10s of 1000s of spectators and fans. (Obviously not all the of fans were there for them but we aren’t telling them … Read More
ID2020: Ceremonial Start Roster
The Ceremonial Start kicks off at 10am AK time from 4th Avenue in Downtown Anchorage. Aliy and her team are wearing bib 23 and should be leaving the start chute at 10:44am. The Ceremonial run is about 11 miles long through the streets and trails of Anchorage. It is not … Read More
ID2020: Friday’s Fun
Matson are SP Kennel’s biggest sponsor and have been on board for more than 15 years. As you heard in last night’s speech, Aliy is proud to stand beside them and they, her. Today we visited the office at the Port of Anchorage to meet the team informally and chat … Read More
ID 2020: Thursday Festivities
Iditarod Thursday is always a bunch of fun! First things first, however, is the most important task of driving the dogs down the Parks Highway from the kennel to Anchorage. Thanks to Karolyn and Ryan our 16 athletes made it safely to the hotel. It’s always a little tense until … Read More
ID 2020: It’s Not an Easy Task
Not every Iditarod dog musher finds choosing their final 14 racers an emotionally draining decision, but I’ll be honest… I do. Only 14. Only 14 of my best buddies who have all trained, pulled and run many miles this season will make the final team that gets to experience the … Read More
ID 2020: Lead Up and Coverage Guide
In only a few days Aliy and her 14 team mates will be out on the Iditarod trail heading towards Nome. There is a bunch of stuff for them to do before that happens. Wednesday Wednesday is the final run for the team, they will head out for a short … Read More
‘Bun’ Run: Yearlings First Race
As the SP Kennel continues to digest, analyze and recover from the Yukon Quest, as well as prep, strategize and get psyched for the Iditarod, we took the three yearlings on their first race. CONGRATS: Bill, Gravy and Wu! The boys completed their first race. It was the Two Rivers … Read More
ID 2020: Healthy Dogs
The 2 weeks prior to Iditarod are nail biters. These are the weeks that you cross your fingers, toes, paws or whatever appendage you have nearby and then you hope that all your dogs maintain their health, fitness and energy. I’m overly sensitive to the sounds of anyone coughing, or … Read More
YQ: Video Journey
Enjoy following along on the Black Team’s journey through the 2020 Yukon Quest.