Denali Doubles Rules & Map
We weren’t planning to start “getting into” the upcoming Denali Doubles for another week or so. Partly because we don’t have a lot to say about it yet, but mostly because we don’t really feel like we have it all figured out. But, many of you seem quite keen to … Read More
Twenty Dog Team!
The CB300 is behind us, and our coverage of it here on the Dog Log is complete. It’s time to start focusing on the Denali Doubles race, coming up on February 11th. A number of you have asked for some explanation of the Denali Doubles. The truth is, we’re really … Read More
CB300: Race Plans
At several points in our CB300 video debrief series, we referred to our “race plans.” It occurred to me that you might like to see what we’re talking about, so I asked Aliy if I could post them now that the race is over and there’s nothing “secret” about them … Read More
CB300: Debrief — Part 3 — The Mushers
In our Part 3 wrap-up, Allen and Aliy talk about “the mushers.” From high points to low points, what they think about on the trail and how they stay focused when they know family members are “out there.”
CB300: Debrief — Part 2 — The Dogs
In Part 2, Allen and Aliy talk at length about the dogs: how well they performed, who got dropped and why, what winning the humanitarian award is all about, etc. We know how much you all love the dogs. Here is the in-depth, inside story about them in the CB300.
CB300: Debrief — Part 1 — The Race
I sat down with Allen and Aliy over the weekend and filmed a “debrief” with them about the CB300. I’ve edited the video into a three part series that I think you will find very interesting. In Part 1, I ask them about the race in general and they respond … Read More
Aliy On The Cover Of Mushing Magazine
Congratulations to Aliy for making the cover of Mushing Magazine! The photo was taken at the Two Rivers Tune Up Race by Alaskan photographer Carol Falcetta. I have no idea what kind of process she used to “colorize” and “art-ize” the photo, but I think you’ll agree it’s pretty cool! … Read More
CB300: Winter Drive
Here’s a little video to enjoy with your Sunday morning coffee. During my drive from the CB300 back to the Kennel, I shot some footage with my onboard camera. The first two minutes show you a few things from our Arctic world that I think you may find interesting. Then … Read More
CB300: Bridgett Watkins Fantastic Finish
Bridgett may just be the most positive, up-beat person you could ever meet. She is certainly one of the most excited racers in the CB300. Crossing the finish line after almost 60 hours on her rookie running of the race, Bridgett was just as happy and excited as when she … Read More