Tag Archives: Iditarod 2012

Never Alone on the Trail

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Jodi

Most people think of mushing as a solitary activity, and in a sense they are right. Hours on the trail without other people or signs of civilization; save the occasional trail marker or the tracks of another sled. You get … Continue reading →

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Another race in the bag,

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Jodi

Drop Bag that is. Yes the drop bags for the 2012 Iditarod are done, and tomorrow (2/13) I will turn them in to be shipped out to the various checkpoints along the trail. These bags contain all the gear I … Continue reading →

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I know what Dogs like…

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Jodi

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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Shake your Bootie & Crunch Time

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Jodi

The madness of Drop Bags has begun, and it starts with a crash. First Booties… Right now is the big push to get all my gear ready to send out for the 2012 Iditarod. Working at home, with frequent breaks … Continue reading →

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Students ask the best questions ~

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Jodi

Holiday break is over, students are headed back to school for the spring semester. And mushers are gearing up for some serious races. Here at Dew Claw that means the Copper Basin 300, Tustumena 200, and the 1000 mile Iditarod … Continue reading →

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Growing the Team

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Jodi

What does it mean to grow a team? Well here at Dew Claw it means a few select breedings to produce the litters of puppies that will grow into future Dew Claw race dogs. This year we had 2 wonderful … Continue reading →

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