Winter may have never arrived but it certainly isn’t in a hurry to let go either. Despite having no snow for much of the training season, now that it is April and the season for racing is at an end, the snow does not want to disappear. Sometimes we get a dusting, sometime an inch, and sometimes two. It is all gone by mid-afternoon but it has made for a sloppy start to the spring.
For now, are working on organizing the chaos after racing season. We will pick up our Iditarod drop bags and begin unpacking them. Travis’ “spare” sled, along with Ebbe’s, somehow ended up in Fairbanks. It means a roadtrip is in someone’s future. (Here is to hoping they hitch a ride south with someone!)
Sam finished the Kobuk 440 on Tuesday in 9th place. Flying to Kotzebue with 12 dogs, by himself is no small undertaking. The weather supposedly wasn’t great and even in good conditions it is a notoriously difficult race. I look forward to hearing about his race and sharing it.
The dogs who stayed home are happy but growing restless. The cycle of snow and sun making a muddy mess not suitable for running. Plus, this is the start of our brief off season: a time when the dogs can rest and recover after a hard season of racing and training and before tours begin. We are also taking time away: a quick trip to Hawaii is in our future with Travis’ family.
We are lucky to have had such a fun season. Luckier still at the adventures yet to come.
