Remus, Achilles, Ody, Curry & Willy during 2006 Quest 300

Booger and Feather resting at Angel Creek in the 2006 Quest 300. Feather was in heat, which earned her the spot at the back of the sled, away from the two intact boys, Riley and Willy.

Go Jenny!

Photo by Robert Drozda

Kantishna tryouts

I took Jenny to Musher's Hall yesterday to put her in with a team of SCL dogs being evaluated for tours in Kantishna. Our shy girl did really well, as did all of the dogs; so, they will all head to Kantishna in June. Jenny has come a long way in the year that we've had her, as she walked on a leash and only became scared if she thought someone was going to touch her. The whole team will be going down in June to run tours for the tourists all summer. We're hoping that the experience will aid Jenny even more in working through her shyness. She's a good sled dog and would be a great benefit to any team, as long as the person is willing to work with her. The tours may be just what she needs to help her realize that we aren't dog-eating monsters!

As for the weather, it's getting warmer, the sun is out for about 13 hours each day, and the snow is melting. Summer is on the way! After the long winters that we have up here, I'm always ready for a bit of sunshine and warmth. Of course, by the end of June, I'll be wishing for winter again. ;o) We're currently working with the yearlings and our 2 pups, putting them in harness and using the atv to work slow. The trails are disintergrating rapidly, so it's getting a bit too sloppy for sleds. The road is real icy, so we're taking a break for a bit while we wait for the roads to clear. Enjoy the sun and warmer temps all!