YQ: Into Braeburn

We were so happy to see the team pull in to Braeburn at 7.33pm. They are currently sitting in third position, about three hours behind Hugh, just over 20 minutes behind Brent and only 90 minutes in front of Matt. We could see the teams coming on the nearby ridge … Read More

YQ: Braeburn!

Braeburn Lodge is hopping! The car park is filling up fast and seats inside the Lodge are in short supply. It seems the close, exciting race, a cast of interesting characters and a beautiful day has brought a heap of people out to watch the action. I don’t know what … Read More

YQ: “Two More Runs”

The Black Team are off and away towards Braeburn! At 7.02am, just under four hours from arrival time, Allen took all 13 team mates down the trail. As Allen was leaving he reminded us, himself and the dogs: “Two More Runs”. This next run is around 75 miles then at … Read More

YQ: Black Team in Carmacks

It was great to see the team come into Carmacks looking great. The dogs were perky and in good shape, and they are parked here for a few hours rest before the run through to Braeburn. The dogs ate exceptionally well when they arrived with bags of snacks and kibble … Read More

YQ: Carmacks Handler Update

We’ve just arrived into Carmacks checkpoint after leaving Pelly and stopping in to McCabe Creek dog drop. Black Team leaving Pelly Crossing Allen and the Black Team left Pelly after about a four hour rest. Allen managed to get a good sleep and some great eggs (thanks Jill) before he … Read More

YQ: Black Team First to Pelly

At 12.53pm Allen and the Black Team arrived as the first team into the Pelly Crossing checkpoint. The dogs looked so good and happy coming in and, as usual, Mac was slamming his harness and screaming while Allen had his mandatory gear checked by the officials. Mac yells! Izzy and … Read More

Waylon wins Bonus Fan Club Draw

Congratulations to Barb who has won this week’s draw. Barb is a fan of WAYLON. Right now Waylon is on the trail between Stepping Stone and Pelly Crossing and we can’t wait to see him soon! Waylon is such a Super Star. He is running in lead a lot and … Read More

YQ: Pelly Crossing Update

The handler crew rolled into Pelly Crossing checkpoint about midnight last night and immediately threw our sleeping pads and bags down and got a GREAT sleep. The checkpoint is based in the community centre and gym so there is always plenty of space to spread out and relax while our … Read More

YQ: Halftime Interview with Clyde

The handler crew has just arrived into Pelly Crossing checkpoint and we are going to get some rest before the teams come in later this morning or early this afternoon. In the meantime check out this interview. Clyde found time in his busy Dawson schedule to answer a few questions … Read More

YQ: Watch the Team Leave Dawson

Allen and the Black Team left Dawson at 2.19am. Leading the team out was Kodiak and Mismo with Scout and Waylon in swing, Chipper and Izzy will run this next leg together followed by Schmoe and Scruggs; Dutch and Willie partner up, and Mac took his place alone on the … Read More

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