With the end of last week being a couple of weeks after the CB300 and a couple of weeks before the Denali Doubles, the training schedule called for the dogs to have a good, long workout in the hills. As you know, however, we have had practically no snow here … Read More
Allen, Aliy, Doug and I were in the Kennel’s basement / shop the other day, when all of a sudden Aliy said, “Hey! Let’s do a Pupdate!” The next thing you know we had four pups (Scooter, Shmoe, Sissy and Spoog) plus four adult dogs (Tig, Stella, Remington and Girlfriend) … Read More
The CB300 is behind us, and our coverage of it here on the Dog Log is complete. It’s time to start focusing on the Denali Doubles race, coming up on February 11th. A number of you have asked for some explanation of the Denali Doubles. The truth is, we’re really … Read More
In our Part 3 wrap-up, Allen and Aliy talk about “the mushers.” From high points to low points, what they think about on the trail and how they stay focused when they know family members are “out there.”
In Part 2, Allen and Aliy talk at length about the dogs: how well they performed, who got dropped and why, what winning the humanitarian award is all about, etc. We know how much you all love the dogs. Here is the in-depth, inside story about them in the CB300.
I sat down with Allen and Aliy over the weekend and filmed a “debrief” with them about the CB300. I’ve edited the video into a three part series that I think you will find very interesting. In Part 1, I ask them about the race in general and they respond … Read More
Here’s a little video to enjoy with your Sunday morning coffee. During my drive from the CB300 back to the Kennel, I shot some footage with my onboard camera. The first two minutes show you a few things from our Arctic world that I think you may find interesting. Then … Read More
Bridgett may just be the most positive, up-beat person you could ever meet. She is certainly one of the most excited racers in the CB300. Crossing the finish line after almost 60 hours on her rookie running of the race, Bridgett was just as happy and excited as when she … Read More
I can’t say my eyes are exactly wide open, but the video I shot of the SP Kennel Teams finishing the CB300 looks better to me now than it did when I was looking at it through my eyelids. I thought a few videos of the teams finishing might be … Read More
Here is the video from Paxson Checkpoint which includes some footage I think you will really enjoy of Bridgett arriving and settling in for her 8 hour mandatory rest, plus Aliy’s 90 second pit stop! (PS – Yes, it’s 2am… I’ve been to Chisto and now back here at HQ … Read More
