Pre- Iditarod Blood and EKG Tests

Ryne, Derek and I had 32 dogs at the tests yesterday. Everyone did so well, even the youngsters. These tests are required for all dogs that run in the Iditarod. Aliy and Ryne will get the results back with in the next week or so. As we were rotating dogs … Read More

On the Trail to Whitehorse

Allen and the Black Team are on their way to Whitehorse and I know I won’t be alone wearing out the refresh key tonight. The SP Crew over in Canada are heading to different locations to cheer him along. It will be a long, exciting night. Over in Alaska, it … Read More

Next!

As we all watch Allen and the Black Team on their amazing run in the Yukon Quest, every part of the kennel is in motion. Aliy, Ray, Wes and Wendy were at Carmacks during Allen’s 4 hour stay. On the Quest, a handlers job is never done. They get to … Read More

Iditarod Rookie Meeting

This past weekend, I travelled down to Anchorage for one of my first events as an Iditarod rookie, the mandatory rookie meeting. Every December, the Iditarod gathers all the rookies (this year there are seventeen of us) in Anchorage to review important race information from dog care and vaccines to … Read More

Ryne Olson Trains for her Rookie Iditarod

This season, Allen has decided to tackle the Copper Basin 300 and Yukon Quest with complete focus. So, after six consecutive years, the Black Team, will not be racing the Iditarod. This decision leaves a spot open for a Red and Black Iditarod Team. Pretty exciting!! Check out the Dog … Read More