With all the craziness around the end of the Quest and Allen and the Black Teams excellent finish, I forgot to update you on the Iditarod preparations. Food drops were due and delivered on Monday just before Aliy and Ryne headed up to Central to see Allen. Total this year … Read More
Here are some wonderful pictures of Allen and the Black Team finishing the 2011 Quest. Although there are still 7 mushers working their way towards Fairbanks, this is the end of the active Yukon Quest coverage for 2011. We will continue to post pictures, videos and stories from the trail … Read More
Allen crossed the Finish Line of the 2o11 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race at 6:44 pm AST with 10 dogs to a large group of friends, family and spectators in 6th position. He was so excited to be there. The dogs stopped just shy of the finish line, not … Read More
Allen arrived 6:45 pm AST. Huge smile on his face. He of course fell into open water only 1 hour from the end. So happy he is here! He had a great turn out at the finish line. We are feeding him barbecue now.
Allen just passed under the bridge at Nordale Road on the Chena River in North Pole. That is approximately 15 miles from the finish line. Ray is racing to the next spot the river goes under a bridge to cheer him on. Aliy, Allen, Ryne, Bob and Bridgett are heading … Read More
Allen could finish sometime between 6:30 PM to 9 PM this evening. See everyone at the FINISH LINE!!
Allen left the Two Rivers Check Point right on time at 5:35 am AST. He left with all 10 dogs. We expect him to be at the Pleasant Valley Store about 10:30. The next hour will have the team mushing close to SP Kennel. Right now I am guessing he … Read More
Fairbanks, Alaska was founded by Captain Barnett in 1901 when his steam boat, the Lavelle Young, was grounded in what is now Downtown. He had originally been trying to set up a trading post in Tanacross, where the Tanana River met the Eagle – Valdez Trail. When he ran aground, … Read More
