As if Aliy didn’t have enough to deal with, about five miles before reaching the White Mountain checkpoint she totally busted the right runner on her sled: She stopped the dogs for a few minutes while she dug through her sled bag and came up with enough “stuff” to lash … Read More
In this part of Aliy’s “Live” video from the Iditarod Trail, the team works its way toward Shaktoolik, over an ancient portage trail and into the coastal winds. As always, Aliy’s commentary and verbal interaction with the dogs is amazing. Even thought the wind interferes with the audio quality during … Read More
In case you are wondering what the dogs are up to after running the Iditarod, the answer is that they’re hanging out in Bridgett’s back yard. In a semi-makeshift dog yard, all 23 dogs are having a grand time being waited on paw and paw. Those dogs who prefer to … Read More
Here she is! Happy crossing the finish line in Nome and getting some very special attention! I regret to report that I do not yet have any video of the actual smooch! While I was busy smooching Happy’s bottom, Aliy was using my camera to catch the still shots. If … Read More
Here is Allen finishing the 2009 Iditarod with his team of young racers!
It’s late and I’m really tired, but it just didn’t seem right not to share “The Happy Smooch” with you right away… That’s right, as unbelievable as it may be, Happy made it to Nome! What is perhaps even more unbelievable is the number of people who were at the … Read More
Shortly after midnight, Allen Moore crossed under the famous burled arch in Nome to complete his third Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. His exact time has not been posted yet, but the duration of his team’s journey was just over 12 days, 10 hours. Allen is thrilled about his team, … Read More
Allen has just cleared the Safety checkpoint, so he’s only 20 miles from the finish in Nome! The entire SP Kennel crew is getting ready to drive out to the end of the road to see his team run by. Wouldn’t if be great if young Dingle is still in … Read More
In this part of Aliy’s “Live” video from the Iditarod Trail, the team cruises up the Yukon River at dawn then heads toward the coast from Kaltag. I think you will agree that she provides us with some fantastic commentary, despite the fact that the dogs seem to get a … Read More
Nope, this isn’t a story about a new pickup truck from BMW. Instead, it’s a sweet little video that wraps up the story about Beemer, the extraordinary SP Kennel yearling who ran on Allen’s team. Even though you’ve already read about most of the story — how Beemer was dropped … Read More
