When Allen, Aliy and Ryne leave the starting line of the Yukon Quest / Quest 300, they will be heading out into a historically significant area. The developement of Alaska and the Yukon Territories was largely influenced by the events that unfolded here, first in the late 1800’s and then … Read More
Ryne and Stormy walked around Whitehorse today. Of course, they made it down to the Yukon Quest starting line along the Yukon River. Stormy has since been allowed to sleep in the hotel.
Every Black Team member was examined by the Yukon Quest Veterinarians today. We are happy to report that everyone passed with flying colors! The Veterinarian listens to Malibu’s heart beat as Ray looks on. First of all, each dog is identified with a small unique microchip placed in the scruff … Read More
WEDNESDAY, FEB 2 (WhiteHorse – Yukon, Canada) Black Team Yukon Quest Dogs Vet Check Black Team Yukon Quest Administrative Meeting Red and R&B Teams – YQ 300 Starting Position Draw All Teams – “Meet the Mushers” Party THURSDAY, FEB 3 (WhiteHorse – Yukon, Canada) Black Team Yukon Quest Handlers Meeting … Read More
The Yukon Quest is a fantastic event. All of us here at SP Kennel are excited about the upcoming race. The course starts in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada and travels much of the Yukon River, the surrounding lakes, mountains and ridges – across the Canada/USA border – north to the … Read More
Pleasant Valley Store changed their billboard sign this weekend! The Yukon Quest trail (at approximately mile 960) goes directly in front of the store. The sign is literally 20 feet from the trail. Thanks Becky and Alex!!
The Yukon Quest starts on February 5th in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada. The finish line is 1,000 miles and 10 plus days away in downtown Fairbanks, Alaska. The SP Kennel sled dogs (and mushers) got to see the last 80 miles of this race trail during several practice runs this … Read More
Food Drops are resupply bags that are sent out onto the race trail prior to the start of any event. Most distance sled dog races use the Food Drop system. These resupplies are basically – dropped – out at the various Checkpoints and wait there for the musher and dog … Read More
It’s here! The 2011 CB300/YQ Edition of “Howler” — the SP Kennel newsletter! Click the image below to open the PDF file in your web browser, then read it online and/or print it for later reference!
SP Kennel racing schedule has just gotten busier. That’s right Allen has signed up for the Yukon Quest – 1,000 mile International Sled Dog Race – and Aliy has signed up for the Yukon Quest 300. The Yukon Quest starts on February 5th in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada. Our plans … Read More
