Iditarod

A conversation Aliy had in Takotna with a pilot friend of ours, Mike Litzen.

Mickey filed this report as she was waiting for her flight back to Anchorage. I hope to get the card from the “Aliy Cam” tonight or tomorrow. Will get video up as soon as possible. Waiting for my delayed flight from McGrath to Anchorage gave me an opportunity to think. … Read More

Bridgett Talked to Allen from Takotna early this morning. This is what she sent to me about that conversation. “So, I talked to dad at 0300. He sounded refreshed, but still a little tired. He said it was hard to get to a phone because everyone was trying to use … Read More

Both Aliy and Allen are resting in Takotna with their teams for their 24 hour mandatory rest. Mickey was out and visited with them for several hours this afternoon. Both were in very good spirits and getting well needed rest. Aliy was very focused but happy with her run so … Read More

I just received this from Mickey. I know it is a bit late, but here it is. I’m here. Aliy and Allen are asleep in the bunkhouse. Both teams are stretched out in the sun on beds of straw. Mushers, volunteers and fans gather at the checkpoint to eat and … Read More

This is Mickey, Aliy’s Mom, reporting from McGrath Alaska. I had the opportunity to see Aliy come through this checkpoint at 10:48 pm last night. I walked to the checkpoint from the apartment where I am staying with Mike Litzen ( our friend and bush pilot) and his family. The … Read More

Mickey was out in Nikolai today and talked to both Aliy and Allen. We will have the interviews with them both up as they come in from McGrath. As I write this, Aliy is being shown out of Nikolai with 14 dogs. However, the tracker is showing her through McGrath. … Read More

This is Mickey, Aliy’s Mom, reporting from the Iditarod Trail. It is Tuesday at 9:30 am and I just arrived in McGrath. The trip from Anchorage was spectacular. We took off over the Cook Inlet heading west in a 30 seater turbo-prop. The tidal plains gave way to the foothills … Read More