Tag Archives: Iditarod

Iditarod 2012 ~ the way I remember it (Part I)

  Be warned, my body may be back in Fairbanks, but my heart is still on the trail. They warn you at the rookie meeting about how the Iditarod will change you, how nervous you will be, how tough the … Continue reading

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I know what Dogs like…

I know what dogs want… Dogs want, dogs want, dogs want MEAT. Anyone who has spent any time with me knows I love to sing. The fact that I sing badly and hardly ever know all the words has never … Continue reading

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Answering the question: What can I do?

With Cristin Finnigan , Tasha and Ed Stielstra at the Nature’s Kennel. Had an excellent time at the Midwest Sled Dog Symposium last weekend, and was excited to see so many people interested in the sport of mushing.  Joined speakers; … Continue reading

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Smiles & a shameless self promotion

Lets just start off with the shameless self promotion. I am very excited to be traveling to Curtis Michigan for the Midwest Sled Dog Symposium (Oct 1). ~and it is not to late to register, learn more~ If you have … Continue reading

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Top 10 reasons I LOVE my Dogs!!!

And this one goes out to all the working dogs! There are so many beautiful working sled dogs. The Alaskan Husky is my sled dog of choice. (read an interesting discussion of the breed here, and learn more about recent … Continue reading

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It’s good to have goals~

One of the visitors to the Yukon Quest office last week asked me an interesting question, one that forced me to think for a second before answering. I had just explained that I would be running the Iditarod in 2012, … Continue reading

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