There still isn't enough snow where we live to run, however, so we loaded up the dogs and traveled North to a friend's kennel to train. The run was flawless and really fast! The dogs are definitely ready for this racing season (provided we get some snow!).
Speaking of racing, the Lake Louise race in Boyne, the one we were supposed to run this coming weekend, has be cancelled until next year. :( There just isn't enough snow to get a good trail packed in and it hasn't been cold enough to freeze the lake which is part of the trail.
Along with that the Kalkaska Winterfest as been rescheduled to March 3rd and 4th (just the sled dog race, not the winterfest itself as far as I know).
It's not a great start to the racing season but hopefully the rest of the races will be run!
Now for some more enjoyable news...haha
We now have a new sled thanks to a couple of sponsors and some elbow grease over the summer. It's a Risdon Protracker, gently used and in great shape. We got to race with it last winter and I decided it needed to come home with us so I saved up for it over the summer and with a little help from a couple of sponsors, I bought it and brought it home yesterday.
Since this sled is more flexible and easier to steer than my old sled, I shouldn't have as many crashes. We'll see though... ;)
Since this sled is more flexible and easier to steer than my old sled, I shouldn't have as many crashes. We'll see though... ;)Well get out there and do your snow dance everyone! We sure do need the snow!
Peace, Love, Sled Dogs
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