Sunday morning we headed back to the staging area.
Even with an inch of new snow, after twice running over it, our trail through the woods, forest fire burn area and along the river was much improved. Other than startling a slumbering elk, the dogs were more interested in the joy of running and pulling, than exploring trail-side wonders.
A hug for Team Nookies at the staging area.
After Saturday's 7 1/2 mile total run, I figured the dogs were as tired and sore as I was so we just took a quick 2 mile run on the main trail and headed back home.
Home-Sweet-Home. I put away the sled while the dogs cooled off in the outside kennel. Until potluck social time, the dogs and I spent the day snuggled up on my bed with a good book. The evening entertainment included drinking wine, eating up all the left-overs and watching everyone's pictures on a lap top computer. Gotta love plug and play technology.
Unlike the previous 18-28 degree days, Monday morning was a warm 30 degrees. We awoke to a couple inches of new snow. Pulling the sled through heavy, wet snow was a lot of work. As we traveled, I could see the storm looming over the mountains.
We just took the 1 1/2 mile run to the staging area and back then packed up for a stormy drive home over the pass.
Another successful Mushing Boot Camp La Pine Reunion. (I sure am glad I brought my sled to this "dryland" mushing event)!
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