As you know, Clarion Suites provide us with fantastic accommodations for our HQ here in Anchorage as well as host our “Meet & Greet” this evening. For the past few years, Aliy has been the focus of their support, so this year their “sister hotel” — Quality Suites — has … Read More
We’ve just finished the Mushers’ Banquet where Allen drew starting bib #54 and Aliy drew #50. Although they would have preferred to draw lower/earlier numbers — and maybe a little more spread out to give the handlers a bit more time in between — starting position isn’t really all that … Read More
Those of you who were with us last year may recall that our drive to Anchorage was an 11 hour ordeal of blizzards, slick roads and just about everything Alaska can throw at a road trip. We are delighted to report that our drive this year was just about the … Read More
Aliy and Allen have already flown to Anchorage to attend a variety of Pre-Iditarod events with race officials, sponsors, media, etc. Early this morning we will load up the dogs and begin our drive to join them. If all goes well, we will arrive mid-afternoon and have a little time … Read More
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Ride along with Aliy as she narrates the last Pre-Iditarod training run of the season. Speaking personally, I think this may be her best video of the season, and it certainly heightens my anticipation of the kind of video we hope Aliy will be able to bring you from the … Read More
Many of you have asked “What gets packed in a sled for the Iditarod?” Well, here’s your answer! Are you an SP Kennel fan? — Do you value this website?
Here’s a Sunday treat for you… Ride along with Mac on his first run as a sled dog! That’s him in wheel position… Where, I suspect, he has a fine future ahead of him! Enjoy! (PS — I don’t know about you, but I think Chica and Cutter can be … Read More
Many of you have asked about when young dogs start training. The short answer is that they don’t really start running until they are yearlings, and then generally only on short runs from time to time in their yearling season. Occasionally a yearling will mature quickly and do a short- … Read More
