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Alan Eischens

Bib Number: 53
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

Moose Lodge 1534
Dr. Jansma
Alaska Foot and Ankle Specialist
Riehls Sew and Vac

Cable 17
Kirk/Kathie Sanderson
Pizzeria Delphi
Advance Data and Fiber


2018 Standings

Checkpoint Time In Dogs In Time Out Dogs Out Rest Time Previous Layover Status Distance
Enroute Time Speed (mph) 8hr 24hr
Willow 3/04 15:42:00 16
Yentna 3/04 19:36:00 16 3/04 22:32:00 16 2h 56m 3h 54m 10.77 42
Skwentna 3/05 01:32:00 16 3/05 01:42:00 16 0h 10m 3h 0m 10.00 30
Finger Lake 3/05 06:42:00 16 3/05 12:12:00 15 5h 30m 5h 0m 8.00 40
Rainy Pass 3/05 16:47:00 15 3/05 23:16:00 15 6h 29m 4h 35m 6.55 30
Rohn 3/06 03:31:00 15 3/06 08:31:00 15 5h 0m 4h 15m 8.24 35
Nikolai 3/06 22:45:00 15 3/07 05:38:00 15 6h 53m 14h 14m 5.27 75
McGrath 3/07 11:37:00 15 3/08 14:20:00 14 26h 43m 5h 59m 8.02 ✔ 48
Takotna 3/08 16:44:00 14 3/08 16:53:00 14 0h 9m 2h 24m 7.50 ✔ 18
Ophir 3/08 19:43:00 14 3/09 00:33:00 14 4h 50m 2h 50m 8.12 ✔ 23
Iditarod 3/09 19:14:00 14 3/10 06:54:00 14 11h 40m 18h 41m 4.28 ✔ 80
Shageluk 3/10 15:09:00 14 3/11 00:29:00 14 9h 20m 8h 15m 6.67 ✔ ✔ 55
Anvik 3/11 04:43:00 14 3/11 04:45:00 14 0h 2m 3h 14m 7.73 ✔ ✔ 25
Grayling 3/11 07:15:00 14 3/11 15:13:00 14 7h 58m 2h 30m 7.20 ✔ ✔ 18
Kaltag 3/12 12:32:00 14 3/12 21:22:00 14 8h 50m 21h 19m 5.72 ✔ ✔ 122
Unalakleet 3/13 14:31:00 14 3/13 20:28:00 14 5h 57m 17h 9m 4.96 ✔ ✔ 85
Shaktoolik 3/14 02:32:00 14 3/14 10:10:00 14 7h 38m 6h 4m 6.59 ✔ ✔ 40
Koyuk 3/14 20:45:00 14 10h 35m 4.72 ✔ ✔ Scratched 50