We would like to say a huge thank you to the sponsors below. If you would also like to become a sponsor, please visit the support page. Alternatively you can visit the websites of our sponsors and see if any of the products or services can be of use to you. Don’t forget to tell them TopNotch Comeback Kennel sent you.
“… the finish line in the 1978 Iditarod was perhaps the most important second of my life”
– Dick Mackey
Cultro
Cultro is a media production company founded by Richard Bailey. They specialise in all aspects of media including web design, video production, graphic design, logos, sound & music design. They also can provide detailed AI prompts for any business requirements. A full IT support department also looks after all clients. Cultro provide worldwide hosting facilities for web and mobile apps. Portfolio includes dekesdogs.com, topnotchracingkennel.com, mushmaine.com, feralracing.com and northernwolf.co.uk
Midnight Sun Decals
Midnight Sun Decals are available for all your design and branding requirements in Alaska. Call April Gilchrist on (907) 830-7417
Alaska Auto Rental
Alaska Auto Rentals is the go-to place to rent a vehicle in Alaska. Their rental prices are some of the lowest in the state. They have short term, long term and Gravel Highway rentals available. They have locations in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Denali, Valdez, Seward and Whittier.
Black Gold Transport
In the venture involving the Kinross Manh Choh mine development in Tetlin, Alaska, Black Gold Transport emerges as the chosen ore transportation operator. The selection of Black Gold is grounded in their exceptional safety track record, profound expertise in navigating challenging weather conditions, and extensive years of experience specifically in transporting ore within the vast expanse of Interior Alaska.
Butcher Block No. 9 & Charcuterie
This is the culmination of family tradition, passion, and dedication to providing the highest quality meat to customers. Working with local farmers and ranchers who share the same values of sustainability, ethical treatment of animals, and environmental stewardship. Each piece of meat is hand-cut and carefully prepared with the utmost care and attention to detail, ensuring that customers receive only the best.
Northernwolf
Richard and Faye bailey have run the northernwolf working/showing sled dog kennel in the UK for 25 years. They have also been passionate about the iditarod and other alwe dog races for over 20 years
Lobbens
Lobbens brings decades of Arctic-ready craftsmanship to the mushing world. Their feltwool boots hail from Norway, built for bone-chilling conditions and trusted by mushers racing in the big leagues. With insulation that keeps feet dry and warm even when the snow flies, Lobbens stands for quality, heritage and authenticity. Proud to have them backing our team on the trail.
Arctic German Shepherd Rescue
Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming abused, neglected, abandoned or unwanted dogs since 2005. It all started with Bones, an abused, neglected, starved 3 year old German Shepherd who was picked up alongside the road on a 40 F below November day in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Wayne & Leann Tomlinson
Sean & April Gilchrist
It’s not just companies who sponsor us. We also are priviliged to have individual sponsors who are sled dog fans and have become great friends of the kennel. Thank you to Sean & April Gilchrist, from Meadow Lakes, for their continued support.
Rob Kathary
It’s not just companies who sponsor us. We also are priviliged to have individual sponsors who are sled dog fans and have become great friends of the kennel. Thank you to Rob Kathary, from Pittsburgh, for his support.
Vetstem, Inc
Since its formation in 2002, VetStem has endeavored to improve the lives of animals through regenerative medicine. As the first company in the United States to provide an adipose-derived stem cell service to veterinarians for their patients, VetStem pioneered the use of regenerative stem cells in veterinary medicine; VetStem holds exclusive licenses to over 70 patents including world-wide veterinary rights for use of adipose-derived stem cells.
PoorBoy Hide & Fur
PoorBoy Hide and Furs in Nome, Alaska buys and sells quality fur pelts straight from trappers, and turns them into warm, wearable gear and crafting hides you’ll want to work with. With over 45 years trapping and 35 years fur buying experience, they know good fur inside out, deal fair prices and stock a wide range of raw and tanned pelts, hats, mittens and custom orders to handle your needs in the Arctic cold.