Today, we are back to winter photos!
And one of the favorite activities I do, is to attend the U.P. 200 Dog Sled Races
held in Marquette, Michigan.
Today, I am sharing these photos (Part One)
of this year's race.
They haul in snow and run the track
smack down the center of the downtown streets:
A shot of the announcer's box:
(The lady in red at the podium just got back from the Iditarod in Alaska
and she also went to Antarctica to experience Condition Zero..she is a fantastic speaker).
Getting the dogs ready:
(the blue marks on their sides means these dogs have been examined by the Vet. and are ok to run the race).
Fantastic Sled!:
Checking out the dog's paws.
They must be healthy prior to and during the race and they make them wear doggie booties:
Official race clock.
They left at 7:10p on the dot!:
I LOVED this shot.
It was like the dog was dreaming of winning the upcoming race:
I bet you thought all dog sled races were run with Husky dogs, didn't you?
We only saw a few of that breed when we were there.
But if I were a FEMALE sled dog????
You can bet your wagging tail
that
I'd be after
THIS GUY!!!!:
Stay tuned to my blog,
I will be doing Part TWO
of these wonderful races next!
