With the speediest teams now all in Sourdough, it’s time to give you an update! Allen’s SP Kennel Black Team remains the fastest on the course, picking up a few more minutes on speedy Ryne Olson. Aliy remains very competitive, moving up one line in the lowest cumulative run time … Read More
The Sourdough checkpoint is roughly the half-way mark in the CB300 and a point where we can start to sort out the map vs. the clock. I’ve been encouraging you to focus on cumulative run times between checkpoints because it really is all that matters in the end. In the … Read More
After leaving the Chisto checkpoint the trail crosses Sinoma and Excelsior Creeks which are notoriously “soggy” but this year were dry. The teams go up and over “The Hump” that, in typical Alaskan fashion, is a major understatement to the true nature of the hill. It is the largest hill … Read More
We’re starting to get stats from the Meiers Lake checkpoint! Allen and Aliy both had excellent runs over the mountains, keeping them at the top of the leader board. Allen’s time was second fastest between the checkpoints, running 2 minutes behind SPK kennel friend and colleague Ryne Olson. Here are … Read More
The handler team has arrived in Meiers Lake Roadhouse having got all three mushers onto the trail from Chistochina checkpoint. Before I describe the day’s events I understand there has been some worry and/or speculation about Quito not leading out this morning. Don’t worry – she is just fine!! Allen … Read More
Those of you who have followed the CB300 before probably know what I’m going to say, but here it is for any newcomers and those of you who could use a reminder: In the CB300, the only race stat you need to watch is run times between checkpoints. Because all … Read More
Communications and information are spotty as usual, but here’s what we know so far: Moira emailed this photo of the Chistochina checkpoint from her phone and texted that all three teams arrived in excellent shape. Spencer made particular mention of Violet and Chena, but all his dogs are doing extremely … Read More
Here are some quick pics from the start line! First out of the chute was Spencer and his Red & Black Team. Aliy followed with her Red Team In a late change, Allen had Kodiak and Scout lead his Black team out. They are now on the trail to Chistochina … Read More
You will notice a decidedly youthful appearance in the teams this year! A number of our experienced dogs are no longer racing for SP which makes the talent pool somewhat younger. Allen’s Black Team is being led out by Quito and Scout with Izzy and Chica in swing, followed by … Read More
Our latest winner of the Dog Fan Club draw is Val from Washington State. Val is a fan of CLYDE who is down with us in Glennallen and will run on Aliy’s Red Team in the Copper Basin starting tomorrow. Clyde is a superstar; he finished the Iditarod as a … Read More
