For the Yukon Quest 300 Aliy specifically chose younger, lesser experienced dogs to give them some exposure to a competitively paced race. She said overall she was even more happy about this 300 than last year (if you remember last year she was excited and surprised just how good the … Read More
Good morning! We don’t have very much in the way of updates for you as since the team left Eagle as there have been no official checkpoints to record in/out times, nor any update from the dog drop/hospitality stop at Slaven’s Roadhouse. We have, however, been monitoring the tracker closely … Read More
Allen took a GoPro with him on the Quest in the hopes of capturing a different perspective of the race. Temperatures in the early stages of the race prevented him from using it much but he did manage to get some footage and the team ran up King Solomon’s Dome, … Read More
Since the Black Team left us in Dawson at 9.18pm on Wednesday we have been somewhat incommunicado. You all have likely known more about what was going on that we did! What we know is that Allen and his team mates took their mandatory six hour rest in Eagle and … Read More
As the Black Team heads towards Circle checkpoint, let’s go back 48-odd hours to see the dogs resting in camp at Dawson. IT was about 15 hours into their break and everyone had just been up for a meal and a stretch out jog, had received a massage and kisses … Read More
After Allen and the Black Team left Dawson last night, Aliy, Ray, Spenser and Moira all got a good night sleep before packing up the Dog Camp and heading off on the long ride back to Fairbanks. They will make a quick stop in Whitehorse before starting the 12 hour … Read More
We sent Allen, Quito and Scout, Izzy and Chica, Schmoe and Sissy, Mac and Waylon, Outlaw and Chemo, Nacho and Scooter, and Willie and Clyde into the night, right on time at 9.18pm. They all looked happy and healthy and were excited to head down the trail. Phew – we … Read More
During the Dawson layover handlers are allowed to make any necessary sled repairs to the musher’s sled. This one of Ray’s many responsibilities while we are here. I followed him to the RCMP workshop to find out what he does.
The Black Team crossed the line in Dawson at 9.18pm looking absolutely fantastic. They were animated, had wagging tails and eagerly ate up their thawed steaks in front of a crowd of media and onlookers. Allen himself was great! But, I’m quite certain he will be looking forward to a … Read More
After a short nap and some hot breakfast and coffee – lots and lots of coffee – the handler crew of Ray, Aliy, Spencer and picked up our drop bags and straw from the lovely volunteers at the checkpoint HQ then drove over the Yukon River ice bridge to the … Read More
