I looking for a place to stay. Also Kirsten, let’s shuttle the dogs from Nome down in two 10 dog boxes and 4 crates. The boxes go back to Nome and the crates go on the trail. Then Marla and I can ship dogs back to Anchorage using the same boxes and our two crates from the trail. We would only need Phil’s help to build one box that way. Marla and…[Read more]

I was working or training dogs all day and just pulled this up. I’m still interested in the dog box Phil and I’m interested in a host lodging in Nome Stephanie. I also want some fish. I will get an estimate on dog weight and sled dimensions and send a detailed message today. 🙂 I am still learning about the shipping. Thank you all for the groundwork.

Someone asked me about signing up as a machiner. I’ll try to find the post. I referred them to Robert, but maybe the connection wasn’t made

Hi all, I have sent my deposit by cashiers check to Kirsten, I’ve ordered new dog coats from Jeff Deeter’s wife KattiJo, I had my kennel vet check with the serum run in mind and she advised on a couple dogs I had questioned, I am going to learn to sew a fur ruff for my parkas with my friend Tracey Schaeffer, I am getting a pattern for sleeves for…[Read more]

Sue, I’m sorry to hear this. I hope you have a great winter and maybe see us in Nome.

I work as the administrative secretary at Trapper Creek Elementary. It is my job to fill out the facility use applications. I can find out the cost for 17 people to stay in our school and share that info to use as a comparable figure. I can find out from our community center also. Not because we want to stay there, but just a figure to compare. A…[Read more]

I think we are on a good path now. Gil, will you be able to sign a health certificate for dogs to fly back to Anchorage or is that not required? Phil, thank you for offering to build dog boxes. I think that is a great idea. And the arctic oven tents sound like a economical option to renting buildings. Maybe we could plan a camping trip, actually…[Read more]

I think staying in tents sounds like a great option. I don’t have an arctic oven. I could see what’s out there to borrow, keep me on your list of people who might need a tent 🙂

Phil, if the 8 hole box is available, I’m interested in borrowing it to fly dogs home. I would then ship it back to you. Let me find out how much for the shipping. What are the dimensions? Weight? My first time flying and shipping stuff to and from Nome

Hi Kathleen, I replied to Phil’s post about dog boxes as well. I’m looking to borrow boxes as that would hopefully cost less than purchasing. I’m not sure about the size/weight factor and shipping. Please let me know how to proceed with the dog box at Martin’s. Does he know we may want to use it? Is it just being stored there or is his property?…[Read more]

Hi Phil, This is Juliah. I don’t know how everyone else is set up with dog boxes, but I would love to utilize yours if the airline is willing (and it’s still available) is it in Washington? Are you driving up? Putting out feelers for borrowing dog crates.

What if we made an amazing website with updates of our teams and snowmachine preparations? A lot of people are curious/excited about what we are doing. The website could show images or videos of us on the trail as well. Something like the Iditarod has. I know it’s a big process, but I would be willing to be involved. We could also have a place for…[Read more]

I’m getting a lot of training runs in, but low miles still. Running a pool of 20 to be trimmed to 12 for the expedition. We signed up for the Knik 100 and are on the Alpine Creek Excursion Waiting list. Finally getting frosty over night here! How’s it going everyone?