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Alan Eischens

Bib Number: 35
Hometown: Wasilla, Alaska
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Biography

Alan Eischens, 61, is a life long Alaskan, and grew up in Adak. His love for the outdoors, dogs and children have given him the greatest peace. Double E Kennel was founded in 2011, and has been a big part of his life since then. Alan and his kennel will be carrying National Pediatric Cancer Foundation banner again this year in honor of all children who have suffered or are suffering from/with cancer. For no child should have to suffer. The team and Alan hold a record which the kennel holds near and dear to their hearts. Alan was able to bring all 16 dogs across the finish line in Nome, in 2016 and 2017. Thus making Double E Kennel the only kennel to ever finish two consecutive years in a row with all 16 dogs. He still holds this record today.
In his spare time he loves to hunt and fish, but is often working along the side with his wife Tanjala, in their catering and cleaning businesses.

Alan is the father of three adult children, 3 stepson’s, 23 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.

Sponsors

Alaska Warm & Kozy
Dr. Jansma Family
Kirk & Katie Sanderson

Advanced Data & Fiber
PCMD Compter Solutions
Backcountry Warriros, LLC


2017 Standings

Checkpoint Time In Dogs In Time Out Dogs Out Rest Time Previous Layover Status Distance
Enroute Time Speed (mph) 8hr 24hr
Fairbanks 3/06 12:06:00 16
Nenana 3/06 19:14:00 16 3/07 01:16:00 16 6h 2m 7h 8m 8.41 60
Manley 3/07 17:37:00 16 3/08 01:28:00 16 7h 51m 16h 21m 5.50 90
Tanana 3/08 09:25:00 16 3/08 20:15:00 16 10h 50m 7h 57m 8.30 ✔ 66
Ruby 3/09 17:13:00 16 3/10 01:56:00 16 8h 43m 20h 58m 5.68 ✔ 119
Galena 3/10 08:01:00 16 3/11 10:30:00 16 26h 29m 6h 5m 8.22 ✔ ✔ 50
Huslia 3/11 23:50:00 16 3/12 09:24:00 16 8h 34m 13h 20m 6.15 ✔ ✔ 82
Koyukuk 3/13 01:45:00 16 3/13 01:50:00 16 0h 5m 16h 21m 5.26 ✔ ✔ 86
Nulato 3/13 04:20:00 16 3/13 13:15:00 16 8h 55m 2h 30m 8.80 ✔ ✔ 22
Kaltag 3/13 19:56:00 16 3/14 02:00:00 16 6h 4m 6h 41m 7.03 ✔ ✔ 47
Unalakleet 3/14 21:24:00 16 3/15 18:45:00 16 21h 21m 19h 24m 4.38 ✔ ✔ 85
Shaktoolik 3/16 00:15:00 16 3/16 11:13:00 16 10h 58m 5h 30m 7.27 ✔ ✔ 40
Koyuk 3/16 16:31:00 16 3/16 21:59:00 16 5h 28m 5h 18m 9.43 ✔ ✔ 50
Elim 3/17 03:54:00 16 3/17 12:49:00 16 8h 55m 5h 55m 8.11 ✔ ✔ 48
White Mountain 3/17 19:10:00 16 3/18 04:14:00 16 9h 4m 6h 21m 7.24 ✔ ✔ 46
Safety 3/18 11:09:00 16 3/18 11:09:00 16 0h 0m 6h 55m 7.95 ✔ ✔ 55
Nome 3/18 14:39:46 16 3h 30m 6.29 ✔ ✔ 22