They may not be able to race against but they'll eat them...
On 12/22/2013 9:06 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
It certainly is a lot of fun. In addition to running around with my
own dogs and sled, I have (with qualified supervision) driven larger
dog sled teams in Alaska, the Aletsch Glacier under the Jungfrau, New
Hampshire, the Poconos, and Turkey Swamp State Park in Jersey. It is
always a thrill.
Malamutes enjoy pulling a sled, but they are unsuited for sled dog
racing. They are too big and too heavy. They were bred by the Inuit
tribe called Mahlemut, in Northwest Alaska, for heavy freighting,
babysitting, and protection from wolves, grizzlies and polar bear.
They enjoy weight pulling contests, skijoring, and carrying packs on a
family hike or camping trip. They can not race against Siberians,
Alaskan Huskies, Greenland Huskies and other smaller, leaner dogs.
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 8:41 PM, Ken Waller <kwal...@peoplepc.com> wrote:
Be sure to do it regardless of the weather !
A few winters ago, I spent a half day at a kennel in the U P of Michigan
-http://www.natureskennel.com/index.php . I signed up for a half day at the
kennel which included instruction and several hours driving a 6 dog team
along both public and private trails. It was in the 5 to 15 degree f range
but I really never noticed the temp once I got out on the trails.
It was such a great experience that last year I signed up for their race
package where the kennel provided all gear necessary, 4 of their sled dogs
and transportation to a nearby sled dog race. It was an 8 mile race for the
4 dog teams and I was able to complete the race in under an hour. What a
hoot.
Highly recommended for any one that enjoys the winter.
BTW, Nature's Kennel is run by a musher and his wife - he has successfully
competed in several Iditarod races in Alaska and has usually been the
highest placed finisher from the lower 48.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
----- Original Message ----- From: "Darren Addy" <pixelsmi...@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: PESO: Waiting to Mush
A nice pic and a beautiful dog.
Especially interesting to me, as my wife and I will be going to Ely,
MN for a few days for our 34th anniversary. On the day of we will be
getting our first taste of dogsledding. Looking forward to it, even if
the high temp for the day is supposed to be 2 F. I think these people
who take warm weather cruises/vacations in the winter are nuts. They
come off the plane to winter again and dread going to the place where
they live the other 50-51 weeks of the year. Our philosophy is: Go to
Ely, MN for a winter vactaion, where you will come home with a little
perspective on cold temps and winter. ("Gee it's great to be back
where the temps are 15 degrees warmer!")
:)
On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 9:31 PM, knarf <knarftheria...@gmail.com> wrote:
Agree with Bruce completely. You really exposed the snow nicely. Tough
not to get blown out and properly expise subject at the same time.
Wonderful shot!
Cheers,
frank
Bruce Walker <bruce.wal...@gmail.com> wrote:
Great light Dan. Bandit is very handsome!
On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 8:14 PM, Daniel J. Matyola
<danmaty...@gmail.com> wrote:
My dog and his sled:
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17632497&size=md
Comments are invited.
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
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