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6 Sep 2020

Mr. R2

by Will Troshynski | posted in: Back in the Day, Copper Basin 300, Dogs, Exciting News, Kennel Life, Star Wars Pups, Visitors |

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

2 Feb 2019

CB300 Part 2: Chisto to Meier’s

by Will Troshynski | posted in: Copper Basin 300, Dogs, Race Recap, Races, Star Wars Pups, Tales of the Trail |

Chistochina to Meier’s Lake – 68 miles (Read part 1 of the race recap here to catch up) We set off into a lonely night. When I’ve run the Copper Basin before, I’ve been competing and aiming for minimum rest, … Read More

1 Jan 2019

Solstice 50 Recap Athlete by Athlete

by Will Troshynski | posted in: ATAO, Athlete by Athlete, Cassidy, Dogs, Ophelia, Races, Solstice 50, Star Wars Pups, The Core Four, The Outlaws |

If you are a patron, you may have seen the Solstice 50 Recap I did that talks about the prep, the trails, the reflection of last year’s race, and more! If you haven’t seen it yet you can find it … Read More

12 Nov 2018

A Good Crew

by Will Troshynski | posted in: Camping, Kennel Assistant Sarah!, Kennel Life, Star Wars Pups, Tales of the Trail, The Outlaws, Training |

Hi friends! It’s only 61 days til the Copper Basin. Thanks to so many of you, we’re well on the way there. We got a huge order of meat that will last us til racetime and keep the dogs in … Read More

9 Jul 2018

Bonus! Behind the Scenes of Goggins’ Dog Vlog Ep 2

by Will Troshynski | posted in: Goggins' Dog Vlog, Patreon, Star Wars Pups |

If you enjoy witty(ish) banter and had fun watching the latest episode of Goggins’ Dog Vlog (the SWP’s birthday party!), you may enjoy this behind the scenes look at me getting a knife stuck open in my pocket, and having … Read More

5 Jul 2018

12 Happy Friends

by Will Troshynski | posted in: Dogs, Ophelia, Star Wars Pups, The Core Four, The Outlaws, Uncategorized, Yearlings |

I am a person suspicious of love. I always have been, and probably always will be. It’s been almost a year since the teammates of ATAO wiggled their ways into my life, and still there is a part of me … Read More

2 Apr 2018

Big Steps for Little Paws

by Will Troshynski | posted in: Dogs, Kennel Life, Puppies, Star Wars Pups, The Core Four, The Outlaws, Training |

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

21 Mar 2018

Springtime Magic Running Dogs

by Will Troshynski | posted in: ATAO, Back in the Day, Ophelia, Star Wars Pups, Tales of the Trail, The Core Four, Training |

Ever feel that weird sense of anti-climax where you missed some kind of big event but it’s actually kind of better anyway? Okay maybe I make no sense. It’s really strange to have a mushing year where I’m not pushing … Read More

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