Over winter break I went on a solo mushing trip to Quiet Lake. This was a big deal for me because I hadn’t gone on a long unsupported solo trip since 2011 in the White Mountains in Fairbanks. The White Mountains trip was a success, … Continue readingSolo South Canol Road Trip
Highlights Zipper on snowsuit broke. Lost team. Scratched. Ran 100 of the 213 mile course. Frostbite on six fingertips. The Team Chevy & Nikki (Lead) Maude & Zeus (Point) Snowball & Moe (Team) Ahab & Shrek (Team) Spike & Luke (Team) Capella & Phanty (Wheel) … Continue readingGin Gin 2011
Ilana ended up scratching from the GinGin this morning. She was doing well, but not that confident about continuing. Here’s what the tracker looked like as she headed back to Paxson. I met her with the StinkyTruck at a little after 1pm. So, it was … Continue readingScratched Gin Gin 200
I’m not sure how I did it, but before I headed out to the White Mountains I managed to put my sled on top of the dog box all by myself. I was so proud! We (Ilana and twelve Stinkypups) left our house at an … Continue readingGreg Rescues Ilana’s Sled