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January 3, 2010

Breaking Trail

Filed under: Mushing — Tags: , , — Administrator @ 2:07 pm

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The birds were out.

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The trees were bare and cold.

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And there were trails to break in single digit weather.

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AC (Animal Control) Ellen was game.

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And the dogs were more than happy to cast shadows in the morning sun.

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Sled dogs love to run when it’s cold.

And we humans can enjoy the cold too, in our man-made suits of heat-saving armor.

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Some fancy.

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Some simple, but effective.

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Of course the dogs are prepared for the cold, naturally.

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Northern Breed dogs anyway…three layers of fur on some.

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As hard as they work, anything above zero degrees is reason to pant.

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Cold, bright snow brings on a stark beauty unlike anything else.

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So beautiful…

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That it’s hard to resist at times.

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And even the “poop pit” takes on an esthetic look.

Until tomorrow ~ God willing ~ and may all your cold days be bright,

Woodswoman

4 Comments »

  1. May I always remember the fresh beauty of it all, and can the complaints. I can only relate to the skiing trails, but same beauty. Great chickadee shot!

    Comment by Kathryn Deloria — January 3, 2010 @ 3:26 pm

  2. I just found your blog a few days ago and love reading about your adventures.

    Comment by Caroline — January 3, 2010 @ 7:30 pm

  3. Sherry~~Nice pics. Looks like a good time was had by all.

    Comment by Betty — January 3, 2010 @ 8:50 pm

  4. It looks magical.

    Comment by Grace — January 4, 2010 @ 7:43 am

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