Allen Moore
62 YEAR OLD YUKON QUEST MUSHER
Experience:
Veteran - YQ 1000
Nationality: American
From: Two Rivers, Alaska
Occupation(s): Dog Musher
Kennel Info
Kennel Name: Breeds:
SP Kennel
Kennel Name Origination: My wife's (Aliy's) first sled dog was named Skunk, or Skunk's Place (SP)
Alaskan Husky
Bloodlines: Zirkle-Moore
# of Dogs in Kennel: 51
Musher Q & A
How many years have you been running dogs?
26
How did you get started running dogs?
My two daughters got me started when they were young.
How did your dogs get their names?/ How do you choose names?
We have themes: Candy litter- Rolo, Butterscotch, etc.; Mexican litter- Quito, Nacho, etc.; Coffee litter- Sanka, Bean, Decaf, etc.
Why did you enter the Yukon Quest? What are your goals for the race?
To get the best out of my dogs and myself and have a chance to win.
Tell us about your favourite experience with a volunteer on the trail
Becky Alexander- in a word, "Fantastic!" She always gives all she has for the Quest for many years.
What mushing organizations are you a member of?
Two Rivers Dog Mushing Association
List your recent sled dog races and/or best performances:
- 2015 - Yukon Quest - 2nd
- 2014 - Yukon Quest - WON
- 2013 - Yukon Quest - WON
- 2012 - Yukon Quest - 2nd by 26 seconds
Awards
2018 Yukon Quest 1000
2018 Yukon Quest 1000
2018 Yukon Quest 1000
2014 Yukon Quest 1000
2014 Yukon Quest 1000
2013 Yukon Quest 1000
2012 Yukon Quest 1000
2011 Yukon Quest 1000
Sponsors
Matson of Alaska, Pleasant Valley Store, Bob Huston, SPK Dog Sponsors and Team Members