OK seriously. Have you ever been so high off life it can't get any better? I had the most fantastic time as a dog handler for the start of the 37th Iditarod Trail Dog Sled Race.
On Friday I had my training to get certified, you basically have to take turns practising running around with these dog musher models...
'It’s unlike any other event in the world. A race over 1,150 miles of the most extreme and beautiful terrain known to man: across mountain ranges, frozen rivers, dense forests, desolate tundra and windswept coastline ...'
From Anchorage, in south central Alaska, to Nome on the western Bering Sea coast, each team of 12 to 16 dogs and their musher cover over 1150 miles in 10 to 17 days.
On Friday I had my training to get certified, you basically have to take turns practising running around with these dog musher models...
So I got my Dog handler card and I was up early Saturday morning and headed to downtown Anchorage.
It's a crazy fun scene, all the mushers have tons of helpers getting themselves and the dogs all organized.
Most of the dogs get these cute little booties to help protect their feet from getting packed with snow..
I just love the beautiful eyes of the huskies..
Taking a rest before the big trip.
Dog handlers in action!
Start line on 4th Ave..
This here is Lance Mackey, a cancer survivor and history-smashing musher who has won the last 2 races.
Here's a clip of how crazy the sled dogs get; they are sooo excited to get going!
5 comments:
thanks for reminding us of the route! i would love to be involved in something like that! great pics! the dogs are as happy as they can get!
Oh my gosh, what BEAUTIFUL pictures!! I don't know how I met your mom, but somehow I did in this blogging world. You have to tell me what your Boxer's name is. That is my all time favorite breed. I was raised with them, and my last one (3 years ago) was Baily. She was the best dog I ever had! When she left, we decided to go a different route. (boy, did we ever!) Never had a poodle, but I love her so much now. You have a great site, and I wish you all the luck in the world!!
I was trying to post on your other site, with no luck. Not sure what I was doing. Anyway--these are such great pictures, looks like such a fun time!
XO
Welcome Ronda! and thanks to you and kks for the nice comments..I had a great day.
'Saebo' is our child. We had boxers growing up I couldn't have any other breed they are so special. My sister has 2 in australia..they actually like to swim!
Amazing pictures...what a great experience for you. The dogs are gorgeous,love those eyes. Enjoy!
WOW amazing!!I feel like a green one but thanks for answering some of my questions (in my head).
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