Welcome ---

We have completed the Junior Iditarod!  

Pictures of the race are up. For official race times, click here.

We placed 10th out of 22 and took home the Humanitarian Award (which is chosen by the vets for the best dog care.) The award also included a $1,000 scholarship which was provided by The University of Alaska College Savings Plan.

(photos courtesy of Troy Wayrynen)
(Left to Right) Evan - My brother, My Mom, My Dad, Ron, Me, and Jamie Nelson

Thanks everyone who sent me e-mails, letters, posters, phone calls, etc. I wanted to let you know that I received them all. I am trying to respond to them as fast as I can! Also, to the students in Mrs. Bremer's classroom, I wanted to let you know that Flat Stanley is doing great. He had a great time driving to Alaska with me, riding in the top of my sled down the Junior Iditarod trail, and hanging out with my dogs! He can't wait to come back and see you guys and let you know ALL about it!

Thanks to everyone who made this dream come true. Without your help, it would not have been possible. I would like to especially thank my dogs, because without them, well, there wouldn't be a way to go down the trail. Their hearts are so big and they are my best friends! I would also like to especially thank my Dad for getting me up here, being my handler, and helping finance my love of mushing! My Mom for also supporting me and help finance and my brother for supporting me and helping handle my team at the races. Jamie and Ken Nelson for letting us stay at their cabin and helping show me the ways of mushing. Jeremy Hoover for going doing a run with me from Knik to Yentna Station, the first 50 miles of the Iditarod trail.  Troy Wayrynen for taking AWESOME photographs of the whole race, from start to finish and everything in-between. And Ron Jenkins for showing me trails to run on when I got to Alaska, and for all his other support. 

Hello. 
My name is Alana and this is my Sled Dog Kennel. I am 17 years old. My kennel currently contains all Alaskan Huskies, many of them are from Trail Breaker Kennel (Susan Butcher), Lost Mountain Kennels (Jack Berry), and Jamie Nelson's kennel.

I have been interested in Sled Dog Mushing since I was 7 years old, ever since my dad went to Alaska on a business trip.  In September of  2000, I finally got to accomplish part of my dream; I got my own Sled Dog Team!  

I have currently completed my goal to run the 2004 Jr. Iditarod. Just a handful of young mushers between the ages of 14 and 17, run this race every year.

I really hope that you will follow me along my journey and please don't forget to look at the sponsorship information, it would be a great help to me and my team if you became a sponsor. Join us and become part of the history books and help me make my dreams a reality.

Stayed tuned for news on the next goal, "The Last Great Race," the 2012 Iditarod.

Thanks for stopping by!

Interested in Sponsorship ---
               Here are some great reasons to get involved....
                                                 Great Venue For:  
                                         - Company Advertisement
                                             - Community Support

As a Sponsor your Name or Company’s Name and Logo will appear on clothing, equipment and the Internet.

Choose to be “Lead Dog Sponsor” and have your Company’s Name and Logo appear on our support vehicle, affectionately known as the “Dog Truck”, a literal traveling billboard that covers thousand of miles per year in the Pacific Northwest.

You may also receive Company exposure via print, radio and television coverage of races and seminars we attend.

Sponsorship* Categories:  

Team Dog - $30.00
   – Your Name - Company Name on the Web
   – Plus Sponsorship Certificate
Wheel Dog  - $31.00 - $99.00
   – Team dog benefits
   – Plus Signed Photo of Musher and Dog Team

Swing Dog - $100.00 - $499.00
   – Wheel Dog benefits
   – Plus your Name or Company Name on Clothing

  Lead Dog - $500.00 and up
   – Swing Dog benefits
   – Plus your Name or Company Name on Truck  

Raffle Donation

   – Your Name - Company Name on Web

   – Also List at Raffle as Supporter

Looking for  More Coverage? 
  – Custom Packages Available - please call

  * Sponsorship Fees will be due annually to continue benefits.

If you are interested or need more information, please contact Rick at 360-687-5054 or via email rick@goldenicekennels.com.  I  would be happy to answer your questions and send you a Sponsorship brochure. 

Your interest in helping support me in my goals and dreams is greatly appreciated.