Copper Haul Twister Finale

Well, I finally made it out to one of these damned races.  I really hate going anywhere on the weekends, even dog races because I love my home time with the dogs... but this is a particularly fun bunch of races with loads of good people, good food and most importantly - great dogs!   So it was great to make it out once again.

This was a fitting start to the trip to town for the race - three dog teams on the side of the highway.  

Ok, you can only see people, so you're gonna have to trust me on this one. I always laugh when people stop and/or take pictures of me running dogs down the ditch, then I go and do the same thing... doh! I can't help it I guess.

For real race and series results (and more pics/video), go to the CHT website.

The kids race - notice a little walking two-legged being down the hill? Poor Keegan lost his team (they came back fine, wayyy ahead of him) and he walked a long way back.  Kids don't stop to pick up other kids stranded on the trail, no way! Ha.  What a trooper. However he was not impressed on the way back, but who is after they lose their team, especially when you're about 9 years old. That's ok, he went into his parent's truck and ate most of the Timbits they brought for the potluck.  I hope he felt better after that. :)

The walk of shame... we've all been there.

It's not like THIS guy doesn't get enough press (front page of the Yukon News yesterday, I think he bribes them to put him in there!), but I'm doing it for Asha (the rottie). She's lovely!

Carolynn the trusty vet takes off with Brody, who yaps his head off hilariously as they get going - too freakin' funny!! And I tried to get this head on pass on video, but they were almost too close to me!

Keno eyes


Heather and Keno (and that Dave guy):

Keno is looking right AT the camera... haha. She is one freakin' funny dog!

A kids team comes in first here, then Heather and Keno take of FLYING down the trail.  I was hoping for a head-on pass, but Heather opted to wait till the kids team crossed the finish line, oh well. Disaster averted, dammit.

And they're back!

Now, I'll probably get in trouble for these... but they never read this blog.

Hey, the chili was good thanks to Simi! Gene seemed to like it.

Laura seemed to like it too! I hear Dave liked it slopped on his face too!

Erin's team takes off!

The brand new Yukon Quest Executive Director for the Yukon side - Wendy (& her skijor team extraordinaire).


Happy musher


Skijorer in the 12-mile.

Laura relaxing after her big run. Like she did any work!


The LOOT! It pays to race in this series that's for sure.

Gee, guess who won some beer?

I haven't seen a smile on her that big... well, since a few nights before when she had a growler of Lead Dog Ale in front of her.  It's all it takes really. 

So what happens when Laura's beer accidentally goes "missing"?

"Heyyyy... where'd my beer go??"

She looks around frantically for it, getting all jittery and ready to rip someone's head off...

Eek! Caught! Damn, like she can't spare a 6-pack or two?? She won a ton of beer! Oh well, she did share after the race, so I can't complain... :)

And this year, Jon takes the lovely championship trophy! See you all next year!