I apologize for the delay, but there was no internet or phone service in Circle. Allen arrived in Circle around 4:20 this morning and was in a great mood. Not only was Birch Creek a VERY balmy -20 but also…no overflow! At times along the creek, the team was moving … Read More
Allen has left Circle at 8:57 AM with 13 dogs and headed out onto the Yukon River during sunrise. The next official Yukon Quest checkpoint is about 170 miles away. It is the village of Eagle. There is one known cabin open to the mushers along the route: Slavens Cabin. … Read More
Quito and Chica led the charge into Central with Biscuit and Pud in swing. As you can see by the picture, Chica liked her promotion and leading with her sister. Allen had a brief stay at Central checkpoint, stopping only to fix a missing bolt on the break of his … Read More
Allen left Mile 101 at 9:21 this morning after a five hour nine minutes rest with a happy dog team. They’ve been eating great and rested well, especially considering all the action at the checkpoint. True to the Quest, the run from Two Rivers to Mile 101 was no cakewalk. … Read More
Allen came through Two Rivers checkpoint about 10:15 pm last night. He didn’t stay long, just passed through after camping a bit before the checkpoint. He looked well, and the dogs were rested and ready to run. It was a beautiful night, with a bright moon shining over the hills … Read More
How thrilling it was to be in downtown Fairbanks today! The streets were lined with people and traffic. It was a balmy 15 degrees below zero this morning, so the people of interior Alaska were happy to be outside enjoy the sunshine. It warmed up more towards the afternoon and … Read More
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Quick update. Allen drew lucky number 1 tonight after Aliy introduced him and the other 2012 YQ mushers at the Quest Starting Banquet. More to come.
There is Yukon Quest excitement all across Alaska and the Yukon. Pleasant Valley Store, which sits at 24 Mile Chena Hot Springs Road, is publically showing their support for local mushers! Thanks guys. Allen and the Black Team will be mushing right by the store’s front door on Saturday afternoon. … Read More
