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Its Spring…..
Too bad we don’t have 5 more feet of snow to go with it. The Iron Dog was a rough race this year. Rohn (a small community in Alaska) was literally down to dirt, no snow and it did its worst to lots of sleds. Overheating and rough trail really knocked everyone out this year. more »
Share on FacebookThe first black bears of the season
FAIRBANKS – The first black bears of the season have been spotted in the Tanana and Yukon valleys. Biologist Tom Seaton with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game said he saw black bears in both areas while flying on Wednesday, though none were anywhere close to Fairbanks. The first bears of the season are more »
Share on FacebookJohnstones rise to prominence
The Johnstones rose to prominence and power by assisting the King in crushing the Douglas rebellion in 1455. The Black Douglases virtually controlled southern Scotland and were perceived as a serious threat to the Stewart dynasty The Johnstones fought the Black Douglases at Arkinholm in Dumfriesshire and participated in the King’s siege of Threave Castle more »
Share on FacebookIron Dog 2010
So the Iron Dog is about half done already. From what I’ve read and heard it was one of the toughest races for the racers. Little to no snow in places and rough as a cob to boot. As of this AM, 13 of the 29 Pro Class teams have scratched for one reason or more »
Share on FacebookValentine’s 2010
I always look forward to the club’s annual valentine run from Fairbanks to Nenana, I only wish the river or should I say my sled felt the same way. Last year the shaft broke on the Panther, this year the dog gone chain case went. Now I did buy a nice new M-6 after last more »
Share on FacebookI Need Snow
Since we got back from Petersville’s I’ve been on one ride and the snow was marginal as best. We rode on the Flats and I took the M-6, big mistake, should of rode the Panther (trail sled). First off it was -16 when we left, no biggie really, but then it dropped to -25 below more »
Share on FacebookMerry Christmas and Happy New Years to All
Well it seems this holiday season Trish and I were left all alone as the kids and grandkids decided to have a Christmas down in Anchorage. I guess we could of gone with them, but neither of us really cares for the big city, so we decided to do some winter RVing near Trapper Creek, more »
Share on FacebookFirst ride of the 2009/2010 season….
And it was a cold start and low snow. Rumors are going around about snow here and snow there and then you hear they got 3 feet at Summit and it was all blown away within 24 hours. And now we have lots of impatience folks just itching to ride. So we meet at Chatanika more »
Share on FacebookSummer is gone
So where has the summer gone to ? Its been a busy one but really enjoyable. Got lots of little honey do projects done around the house and took a few weekend trips in the motorhome and played with the ATV’s a fair amount. Then hunting season comes up and as always its vacation time. more »
Share on FacebookMemorial Weekend
Here it is the 2nd day of June and I’ve only gotten one real 4 wheeler trip in so far, I must be slipping. We camped at Nome Creek over the Memorial Day weekend and had a good time, even with the dozens of other folks also camping out at Nome Creek and riding their more »
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