Category Archives: Sled Dogs

Solstice 100: December 17, 2011

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Greg

Greg ran the Solstice 100 on December 17, the first race held by www.trdma.org this season. Weather was excellent, with lows of -10F, and highs of 5F during the race. Trail conditions were excellent, with only very small areas of … Continue reading →

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Longer Runs

Posted on November 27, 2011 by stinkypup

Yesterday was our first “long run” 48 miles. Temp was -22. Total hours was around 5.5. Everyone, except for Roo, did great and had energy when we got home. Roo began getting tired at around 20 miles and at 30 … Continue reading →

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Rattles gets scalped

Posted on November 16, 2011 by stinkypup

Imagine ferociously fighting over a chunk of ice with a little fat inside. That’s what Rattles and Simba did this morning. I was finishing up morning rounds with the sled dogs. Rattles was munching on a piece of ice and … Continue reading →

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Snowball is off the “A” team

Posted on November 11, 2011 by stinkypup

We just learned today that our superstar Snowball is a “wheezer” and has unilateral laryngeal paralysis. This explains why in his former home he ran well and then slacked off– because he couldn’t breath! I’m very bummed because Snowball LOVES … Continue reading →

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