We were in Alaska the week after President Obama's visit and the very tail end of the tourist season. The last cruise ship of the year was in harbor while we were in Seward and we got to take the very last of the summer sled dog rides. These pups were resting mid-run because it was "so hot" -- at least 60 degrees! They were amazing pups. They'd all drift a little during the rests and the musher would practically whisper, "Tighten up," and they'd all hustle back into a straight line, ready to run again.
Got a picture during the rest -- otherwise, it was too bouncy! Those dogs were FAST despite carrying a dozen passengers on a "sled" that weighed 800 pounds empty.
At the end, we got puppies! This is a training center for Itidarod winners and these pups have serious bloodlines attached to their names. There was much snuggling of puppies:
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