Outtake: The Doctor Was In… Nacho Bails Out!
You may recall that we recently took 40 dogs into town for their mandatory pre-Iditarod Blood Tests & EKGs. We are delighted to report that all of them passed with flying colors! The dogs’ medical examination requirements didn’t end there, however, as each dog must also have a mandatory pre-Iditarod … Read More
Iditarod Checkpoint Drop Bags — Part 6 — The End!
If it seems to you like the Iditarod Checkpoint Drop Bag process has been going on forever, you’re not alone… It seems that way to all of us here at the Kennel, too! Finally, all of the “stuff” — dog food, snacks, mushing gear, personal items, etc. — has been … Read More
Iditarod Checkpoint Drop Bags — Part 5
Aliy wraps up her “gear” bag series with this video showing you what she has packed for checkpoints at the 750 and 1,000 mile marks.
Iditarod Checkpoint Drop Bags — Part 4
In this video, Aliy shares with you the contents of her “gear” bag for the actual Iditarod checkpoint, 500 miles into the race. Besides being the race’s eponymous checkpoint, Iditarod is the half-way point on the trail and serves as a major resupply point. The drop bags for it are … Read More
Iditarod Checkpoint Drop Bags — Part 3
In the first two parts of our “iditarod Checkpoint Drop Bags” series, we looked at the mountain of dog food — meat, fish, fat, kibble, etc. — that was converted into piles of dog food then packed into the Drop Bags. I mentioned at the time that in addition to … Read More
Ron’s Ride — Part 4
We conclude “Ron’s Ride” with Aliy talking about the development of sled dogs and considerations for which dogs will become SP Kennel racers and which will be given away as pets or “recreational” sled dogs. She continues with some commentary about how dogs learn from each other, then concludes with … Read More
Ron’s Ride — Part 3
We continue “Ron’s Ride” with Aliy talking about lead dogs, their qualities and the differences between them. She goes on to talk about the amazing capabilities of sled dogs and her view of the misunderstanding between people who don’t really know the dogs and those who do. Many thanks to … Read More
Iditarod Blood Tests & EKGs
Despite what you may hear from rumor mongers among so-called “animal activists” and some sensationalists in the media, the well-being of the dogs is the paramount consideration in sled dog racing. This is true of everyone involved in the sport. Way beyond the fact that mushers know a dog who … Read More
Ron’s Ride — Part 2
As “Ron’s Ride” continues, we pick up with Aliy describing typical musher activities at an Iditarod checkpoint. She then does an inspection of the team and provides an extremely interesting and informative narration. Many thanks, again, to my friend Ron for this fantastic footage! (Note: Ron is exclusively a still … Read More