Monthly Archives: September 2013

Fall and the smell of Fish

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Jodi

Fall means a lot of things to mushers in Alaska, and one of them is FISH. Trying to acquire a winters worth of fish for dogs requires a lot of effort, and leaves a wafting scent of fishyness that lasts … Continue reading →

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A Romp in Fall Colors

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Jodi

Sept 1 marks the beginning of training runs for the 2013-14 race season. Although we leader train small teams in the summer, so we are always working with the kids; fall is when we start to log miles and work … Continue reading →

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A Sense of Place

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Jodi

Fall is such a busy time in Alaska. Last chance to finish the summer projects, moose hunting season, berries to be gathered, dogs start training. I have always found the fall to be a manic & satisfying time; with the … Continue reading →

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