2011 Copper Basin: a Handler’s Perspective

For many folks unfamiliar with the world of dog sled racing, I’ve decided to give a slightly different perspective of the CB300 and highlight a group of people easily overlooked: the handlers. Before I delve into the trail, checkpoints, and challenges of the race from the eyes of handler, I’ll … Read More

Copper Basin 300 Overview

Copper Basin 300 was an important race for SP Kennel. Honestly, not all of us are happy with the outcome – you can’t blame a past champion for looking for his next win! (As we have always said in the past, in order to win a competitive race, a team … Read More

Congratulations Ranger!

Congratulations to Ranger! Ranger is sponsored by the Four Atigun Adventurers- Linda, Betsy, Terry, and Helena. In 2009, they joined us on our Mushing Adventure Trip in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge were they met lots of SP Kennel athletes. They had the real arctic experience, chopping ice from the … Read More

Dogs and Mushers are Home

Two Rivers was a welcome sight at 1 AM Wednesday. It was a safe and uneventful drive home. The SP Kennel dogs ran to their houses and ate a big dinner. Mushers and handlers went directly to bed. Teddy at home

Bridgett Safely In & Sleeping

Bridgett and her dog are safely to the finish.  Bridgett finished with ChaCha and Bullet in lead. They were here rocks the whole race. She dropped Lester, Honda & Kipper, finishing with 9 dogs. Aliy, Allen & Bridgett are meeting for breakfast soon. More stories soon.

Bridgett On the Trail

Aliy and Allen are resting after finishing their race this afternoon and Bridgett is making her way to the finish line. At last report, she still had all of her dogs, her goal, and was resting as the dogs needed. She has had an eventful race (gone swimming twice) and … Read More

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