I just experienced the beginning of my first dogsled race. I did get some quite decent pictures before the sun when down, but the race itself was in the dark so not as many then. I'll try and get more as the weekend progresses. And I'm volunteering on Sunday to man headquarters so I'll update the board, the internet and answer calls as people come in. Or sell stuff.
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| Race Map - The start in Bethel and up to Aniak and back. |
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| Dogs use the booties to help protect their feet on the ice |
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| The coats are for protection to, though many also have reflective tape |
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| Anxiously awaiting the start |
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| One of the sleds with gear for the trip |
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| Rigging up the team |
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| Back of the starting line with part of a team hooked up |
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| They brought he dogs to the course loaded in the back of trucks. Some in Kennels and some just in pallets of hay |
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| Check out those eyes |
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| The Musher stands on the blades but also has brakes they can stand on to slow things down a bit |
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| Waiting his turn |
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| One of the many fur hats seen during this time of the year |
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| Various winter weather wear |
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| Another Fur Hat |
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| Hanging with the team |
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| Taking dogs up to hook up. |
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| Waiting patiently |
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| Back of the starting line |
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| Starting to get riled up |
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| A dog from Underwood's team |
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| They know it's getting close |
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| Rigging up a dog wearing a fur ruff |
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| Still sitting patiently |
All photos taken by Erin B
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