" WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THE WEATHER IN THE NORTHERN FOREST? "
For a second week, we have had bad conditions for training. We got in two great days of training on Monday & Tuesday and then the rain returned on Wednesday. On Wednesday evening the temperatures dropped below freezing and all the snow that washed away with the rain turned to ice! So the end result all training was suspended pending on snow. We finally received 2" of dry snow on Saturday and another 2" of dry snow on Sunday morning. The only problem with this type of snow, it doesn't stick to the ice. Although it will be possible to resume training on Monday, caution will need to be made when running the dogs.
The photo shows the athleticism & enthusiasm of the dogs while they are running. Here you can see both Cosmos & Coyute driving through a turn at the half way loop! All the dogs are doing great and earlier in the week we increased the length of the runs to 8 miles with only three 1 minutes rest periods. The dogs enjoyed going on a new trail! However, due the lay off, we will have to return to a couple of shorter runs before increasing the miles back to 8 miles.
Sunday, we had a couple of visitors here to learn about Sled Dogs and the mushing life. They came here because of the Mentoring Program set up through the Sled Dog Central web site. We had a great visit and I believe we will have a couple new mushers in the future. Thank you Eve & Mathew for your interest in the mushing life and taking the opportunity to learn more about it.
I was informed that I am the only musher listed in the Mentoring Program for the Quebec. So, I would like to challenge other mushers in Quebec to volunteer as mentors.
WE ALL NEED TO GIVE BACK FOR THE LIFESTYLE WE ENJOY!!!!
Until next week.......
The photo shows the athleticism & enthusiasm of the dogs while they are running. Here you can see both Cosmos & Coyute driving through a turn at the half way loop! All the dogs are doing great and earlier in the week we increased the length of the runs to 8 miles with only three 1 minutes rest periods. The dogs enjoyed going on a new trail! However, due the lay off, we will have to return to a couple of shorter runs before increasing the miles back to 8 miles.
Sunday, we had a couple of visitors here to learn about Sled Dogs and the mushing life. They came here because of the Mentoring Program set up through the Sled Dog Central web site. We had a great visit and I believe we will have a couple new mushers in the future. Thank you Eve & Mathew for your interest in the mushing life and taking the opportunity to learn more about it.
I was informed that I am the only musher listed in the Mentoring Program for the Quebec. So, I would like to challenge other mushers in Quebec to volunteer as mentors.
WE ALL NEED TO GIVE BACK FOR THE LIFESTYLE WE ENJOY!!!!
Until next week.......
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