In my previous post I mentioned that Aliy and Allen spent some time autographing copies of the official Copper Basin 300 Mile Sled Dog Race poster. Well, as it turns out, the photo used in the poster is of Allen, taken just a few miles before he crossed the finish … Read More
The SP Kennel teams loaded up for the Copper Basin 300 Mile Sled Dog Race early this morning. It was dark and very cold — almost -50 degrees! — but with Aliy and Allen plus their “handlers” — Allen’s daughter Bridgett helping him and Bob Hauer working with Aliy — … Read More
Aliy was overhauling her racing sled in preparation for the Copper Basin 300 Sled Dog Race this weekend, and called me down to the shop to show me the items you see here. When she told me the story, I thought you might like to hear it too: On the … Read More
The Copper Basin 300 Sled Dog Race is this weekend! Allen has won the CB300 in three of the past four years, and with his back-to-back wins in the last two years he is looking to “three-peat”! The pace here at the Kennel is at full speed — packing gear, … Read More
I just wanted to let you know that it is still REALLY cold around here, with the thermometer still stuck below -40 degrees! So, Aliy and Allen have fired up the dog trucks, packed up the hounds and headed for the hills! According to reports, it is only -25 or … Read More
I thought you might like a little update on the temperature report… It’s COLD!!! (If this keeps up, I’m going to need a bigger thermometer!)
