Ubi Sunt
One year ago, to the day, after a mere three hour drive from Tok and a quick rumble over pot-hole-filled Chena Hotsprings Road, we pulled into the driveway of the very first official Home of ATAO. It feels– Preposterous that … Read More
Whether / Weather
It’s summer. I really can’t help but start with the season, the conditions. Mostly because I am itching for those conditions to be different, to be winter again. I am actually not much of a winter person, when it comes … Read More
Healthy Stuff
I really just think of these updates as elongated weather reports… So here is the update. Summer is almost upon us! Snow becomes puddles. Dog exercise is primarily free play or leashed walks as we wait for trails to be … Read More
Big Steps for Little Paws
This Sunday (besides being April Fool’s Day, among other things) was a momentous day at ATAO. The “Outlaws” (formerly known as the baby puppies) did their very first run with the sled! And they kicked butt! For the first time … Read More
Trucks Need Names Too
Help us name the latest teammate of the ATAO crew… The new truck!
And Then I Bought a Truck
I’ve been holding off posting because I am afraid to jinx myself! This past month, I was able to shake hands on an exciting deal– A big ole diesel used F350 that has done its duty as a dog truck … Read More
Goodbye Gerald
Gerald is my tooth. Sadly, I had just recently named him, right before he was rudely broken up and removed from my jaw the other day. Gerald and I have had a long journey of too much sugar, crunching on … Read More
Around the Kennel
Here are some pictures from around the kennel! I know, I know, never enough actual mushing pictures. I don’t know how other mushers manage to take pictures on the run. My phone ALWAYS dies when I try. It’s a wimpy … Read More
Trail Work
This week, “The Core Four” have been getting in some very interesting training– Namely, I’ve used the team to go out and do trail work! The Two Rivers 200 started today, and part of the trail crosses a creek near … Read More
Patience
posted in: Bonnie, Hooch, Kennel Life, Ophelia, Plans and Dreams, Puppies, Tales of the Trail, The Core Four, Training, Yearlings
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Bonalon and Hooch are enjoying the couch life. They both told me, in no uncertain terms, that they are ready to be officially RETIRED. They will get out for fun runs when they want to, but for now they are … Read More