This morning, the thermostat clocked in at a balmy 5 degrees Fahrenheit here at ATAO. The dogs are nestled into their straw beds, dreaming of breakfast and running and bones with the marrow still on, and other important things. The … Read More
We have some important news about Mr. R2: he’s heading to a life of couchy goodness. I thought I better get that out of the way first off, so no one thought the worst. You probably know that R2 was … Read More
At the beginning of Iron Will (the only mushing movie I can really get behind) Will (good name!) has told his family that he wants- needs- to run the 500 mile dog derby from Winnipeg to St. Paul in order … Read More
My road to Iditarod has involved a lot of false starts. I was given options to run with various teams– But I always declined, because I knew it would break my heart to run a team that I’d have to … Read More
Lincoln is the first Dress-a-Dog contestant for 2020. Thank you for the hilarious suggestions of what costume we should prepare for our (not so) lil Linky! We planned to open voting sooner, which is why some of the St. Paddy’s … Read More
You’ve waited a long time, and it’s paid off. We’re returning to Dress a Dog day with the wonderous Lincoln. Below you can submit your suggestions for how to dress her up!
Today is the start of the first Iditarod of the new decade. I was hoping to go down to see the start, but random wrenches gummed up the works. That’s okay– I’ve seen a lot of Iditarod starts. I would … Read More
You may have already seen that we have also withdrawn from the Quest 300 this year. Based on the immense outpouring of support for the kennel, I think– I hope– you will forgive us that. It’s been a tough run … Read More
I will not be running the Copper Basin 300 this year. I am heartbroken about it. On Sunday and Sunday evening, I took the dogs out for an evaluative run. We did a short first leg. It was cold, and … Read More
We’ve had a hell of a season so far. Some of it great, some of it not so great. I know it’s old news, but it does still boggle me how much of a wrench that porcupine threw in things. … Read More