Obstacles and Goals
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
Anxiety and Dragging
This post was converted from a thread posted on Twitter. You can follow us there @ataokennel So, this weekend kind of sucked. Mostly just because of my brain being my brain. Anxiety! Depression! Did I mention anxiety! Anyway such … Read More
Updates and Gratitude
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Tis the season to think back over the year and reflect, and a good time to share some things we’re thankful for. Gratitude is kind of an amazing thing– It gives you back so much positivity. That thing about thinking … Read More
Link, Belle, and the Rest of the Crew
We’ve been a little quiet on social media for the last few days– Sorry about that. The metaphorical race trail that is this season has been a rough one. You could say we have some bad luck. OR you could … Read More
Post Quill Ergo Propter Quill
We are so grateful and overwhelmed by the kind response from so many folks who follow the kennel. Thank you. Here’s a brief classically not brief update about how everyone is doing. Ophelia, Rebel, Sundance, Marnie, Belle, Aurora, Rogue, and Annie … Read More
Training and Braining
This fall is the start of our third season mushing here in Two Rivers as ATAO kennel. Around this time in our first season, we had 5-6 dogs ahead of the four-wheeler. Now we have 15 dogs (including 4 of … Read More
The Walking Sled
In the course of mushing, there is an important rite of passage. I have already done this rite of passage. Luckily I can still count on one hand the number of times I’ve done it, and I don’t intend to … Read More