Granite Tors
/Here are some pictures from recent springtime activities.
River Dogs
/Down at the river, we found a big white spruce stuck high and dry when the water level dropped. While chasing Jezzy, Sally ended up on the spruce and decided she'd prefer not to swim back to shore. The crew and I went out to giver her encouragement. This was a time when longer legs were definitely an advantage!
2012 Iditarod Video
/While cleaning out the computer, I found this video from a couple years ago. 106 days until fall training.
Cabin Building
/This summer, Derek and I are in the process of building a small trappers cabin on the property. Last spring, Derek hauled in about 60 logs, so now it's time to peel and prep for building in the fall. As you can see, Stormy likes to supervise our work while Jezzy prefers to be underfoot, demanding to play fetch. The last two pictures show how quickly the yard is greening up. Just a few more days and everything will be full and lush!
Another May Day
/With the spring semester coming to an end, I had a moment to post some pictures. First, I'd like to highlight the ingenuity of a fellow commuter who made my day. I took this picture at the stoplight on my way home (I apologize for the dirty windshield, but it is break up season). Hopefully some day my Ford Focus can be that cool.
This evening I snapped a few shots of the pups (Supai, Amy, Katy, and Stormy) playing during an evening stroll.
Bush Games
/Today we took the dogs down to the river. While there, Matt, who grew up in Eagle, decided to show us how to play bush games.
April Fun
/Supai enjoying a morning at the office.
Today, I finally accepted that Spring is here- it's time to coil up the ganglines and put away the sleds. Luckily, there's still fun ways for the dogs to work off some energy. Derek and I took a couple big groups of dogs down to the river to explore and swim.
Nugget Creek Cabin
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Last night Derek, Riley, and I mushed out to Nugget Creek Cabin for the last camping trip of the season. Since the run is only seven miles, Fenton, Lefty, and Belle joined us for their first ever camping trip. But they weren't the only newbies to the team- Jezzy decided to play sled dog for the day.
White Mountain Camping Trip
/This weekend, we enjoyed the rapidly melting snow by taking a trip to the White Mountains Recreation Area. Just a short drive out of Fairbanks, this is one of my favorite areas to explore with lots of scenic vistas and cozy cabins. This time we shared the experience with fellow mushing friends Amanda, Riley, and Maliko. What a blast!
Valley Funale
/Today's race was an absolute BLAST! Sally and Katy were first-time leaders, and they were charging down the 10 mile course. Unofficially, I think we came in fourth place. Following the race, we enjoyed food from a community-wide potluck. Burgers, hot dogs, pasta salad, cookies, cake, and drinks were a perfect way to finish a race.
At two o'clock the kids had their turn to race. Cartel, Stetson, and Neptune took turns with neighborhood mushers Sammy, Merica Gale, Noah Jane, and Bella. Thanks so much for Two Rivers Dog Mushing and Pleasant Vally Store for putting on such a fun event!
