DD: Paxson Checkpoint — Part 2
In Part 2 we pick up after the Black Team has arrived in Paxson and is “parking.” We then have an especially nice sequence of the “settling” in process — straw, booties off, snacks — with some very sweet dog cameos!
DD: Paxson Checkpoint — Part 1
During the Denali Doubles race, we were able to bring you chronological — if not quite contemporaneous — coverage of the SP Kennel Teams’ drive and arrive, starts, arrival in Paxson and finishes. Those were pretty much the “highlights” that we could cover and we’re glad you enjoyed them. Now … Read More
DD: Acceleration, Deceleration
In addition to accelerating my race plan in order to stay ahead of the Black Team’s finish, I have made a further acceleration this evening: I abandoned my plan to stay down in Cantwell until tomorrow and drove back to my home HQ here in Two Rivers. The reason, simply, … Read More
Denali Double Dinner
The teams are having dinner, the orders sounded like an army was eating. Some good hot food ought to just about do them in!
DD: Red Team Finish
The Red Team has crossed the line in fine form. According to the checker, "11th, I think." More soon.
DD: Black Team Photo Finish!
As best I can make out the story… When it became clear to Allen and Bridgett that they weren’t going to be able to catch the team ahead of them, they “throttled back” a bit to take it easy on the dogs and bring them to the finish without undue … Read More
DD: Black Team Fourth By A Nose!
We heard the hollering from over the hilltop, then saw two huge dog team sprinting down to the finish line. Beaten by less than the length of the team, Allen and Bridgett have finished fourth. Details and video soon!
DD: Early Saturday Morning
Good morning! My eyes are barely open and I’m only having my first coffee… So, I repeat my prior caveat: “If I’m reading this leader board correctly…” The SP Kennel Black Team was third out of Alpine Creek, only 16 minutes behind the leader. They have more dogs and just … Read More
DD: Black Team First Out Of Maclaren
As you can see, the Black Team was the first to leave Maclaren: You can also see that they now have 18 dogs again, with Ranger and Olivia back in the line. With 14 hours of accumulated rest, they “owe” only two more which they will do in Alpine. There … Read More