Dog Sledding
On Thursday, while in Maryland, we went dog sledding with Maryland Sled Dog Adventures, LLC. We braved 20 degree weather with wind chills of 11 degrees. But, honestly, this is not your everyday adventure. So, we were totally up for it. We’ve been excitedly anticipating this trip for months, and we were not disappointed.
GB and all the kids greet the dogs
GB gets some love from Sobo and Okemo
From the left, our team, Okemo (Siberian Husky), Sobo (Siberian Husky with one beautiful blue eye, and one gorgeous amber eye), Zoe (Alaskan Husky and lead dog), and T-bone (Siberian Husky - Sheltie mix). All were rescue dogs who became part of Catherine and Eric’s family.
Eric demonstrates a dog harness.
Check out that rapt attention!
GB demonstrates attaching a belly clip.
In our demonstration, these were our ‘lead dogs.’
GB is a passenger on the rig. When there is no snow they use this rig, which weighs about 150 lbs. The sled would only weigh about 20 lbs.
GB is all set with his musher.
Okemo clearly thinks it is time to harness up and get running.
This is the ride that each child got to take. Catherine and Eric set up a trail using the names of checkpoints in the Iditarod race. And each child was responsible for carrying the diphtheria serum to Nome, Alaska.
After all the kids had ridden, it was time for the dogs to eat. They burn a lot of calories when they run 14 kids between 1/2 mile checkpoints.
GB got to feed Sobo; thrill upon thrills!
I can’t thank Catherine and Eric, and Maureen who arranged the trip, enough. This was an experience that GB will remember for the rest of his life! And I’m so happy that our principal (Dh) got to come with us. It truly was a wonderful family adventure.
So glad you all had a great time, too! Aren’t they wonderful dogs and such nice people. Awesome adventure!
Comment by Jennifer — February 29, 2008 @ 3:07 pm
What a great experience! You lucky “dogs,” you!
Comment by
lapazfarm — February 29, 2008 @ 8:37 pm
I must say pretty awesome! You know how I love dogs! I think it is great the adventures the GB has had with being home schooled. He is getting to participate in so many things that other kids will never be able to do going to public schools.
I guess that is why I made it a point to take Doc Bish to see things that I felt other people would not want to take the time to go see and do, especially the history stuff.
Comment by Teresa — March 2, 2008 @ 4:38 pm
Wow! I’m so glad you all braved the cold to go dog sledding! I know it is something GB will remember forever. And, what a great way to get even more excited about the Iditarod! Thanks for sharing the experience with us all. I wish that they had something like that down in hot Texas for us to go to.
Comment by Dana — March 2, 2008 @ 10:35 pm
What a fabulous experience! A truly memorable day for everyone!
Comment by Makita — March 3, 2008 @ 9:46 am