Tag Archives: race season 2011-12

Never Alone on the Trail

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,

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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Shake your Bootie & Crunch Time

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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Running the T200~

We (Dan & I) were both rookies at the T200; what the Tustumena 200 is called for short. We had heard wonderful things about the race, and had always thought it would be fun to check it out. But it … Continue reading

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Always Getting Ready

At least that is what it feels like around here these days! The next big adventure for Dan and I and the kids is the Tustumena 200** (T200), and we are both really looking forward to it. We will be … Continue reading

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Copper Basin 300

Evening y’all It is late, the truck is packed, Dan is sleeping, and as soon as I share some info with the friends of Dew Claw I am off to bed myself. Tomorrow in the early AM Dan will be … Continue reading

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