Iditarod 2010: Thursday Update

Allen’s Black Team is approaching Safety, so they should be here in Nome in just a few hours! We are all getting ready to drive out to see them as they clear the hills and start down the shore, then they’ll have one more small push to the finish line! … Read More

Iditarod 2010: Bosses At Rest

(Spoiler warning: If you want the story behind this photo, read below. If you just want to enjoy its pricelessness, don’t!) Aliy texted me a little while ago: “I’m awake… Wanna chat?” So, I went to Bridgett’s place and sat down with “the Boss” to talk about dropped dogs. After … Read More

Iditarod 2010: “Aliy Cam” On The Coast

In our last episode of “Aliy Cam” — before the start/finish diversion — Aliy and the dogs were on their way into Unalakleet after pushing through a ground blizzard. In this episode, we join the Team leaving Unalakleet in another ground blizzard, working its way down the frozen river to … Read More

Iditarod 2010: Dog Update

Thanks to all of you who have inquired about dropped dogs… We know you love and care about them as much as we do. The bottom line is that they all seem to be fine. Most of them are already here in Nome with us, including ChaCha, Chica, Homebrew, etc… … Read More

Iditarod 2010: Black Team Update

Just because we’ve been focused on the Red Team’s finish this morning doesn’t mean we aren’t keeping track of the Black Team! Allen and 12 dogs checked into Elim at 10:30 this morning, so we’re betting they’re close to wrapping up a nice rest before heading out through Golovin to … Read More

Iditarod 2010: “Aliy Cam” Survived!

I am delighted — and quite impressed, actually — to report that the “Aliy Cam” survived the Iditarod! As you know, a crash early in the race wiped out the camera’s mount, but the camera itself never quit. In fact, it worked very well throughout, even when Aliy was sure … Read More

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