Playing in the snow pics...

**Glacier** · 10-09-2007, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke

Question:
How long does a normal "Gong Show" take?

From the time you ask "Who wants to take a Run?" - how long does it take to:
* Fetch the ATV and lay out the Gang Line
* Select and "dress" six Huskies in their pulling harness
* Hook 'em up to the Sled/ATV Lines
* Open the gate, pull through, and close the gate
* and start Sledding!

Normally between 20 minutes to half an hour depending on the number of dogs and how smoothly(or not) it goes. It's much faster if Stuart is home to assist. He keeps the nuttier dogs from loosing their minds completely and opens the gate for me.

There is no closing the gate behind the team. It stays open until we get back. It's not connected to the main part of the yard so the other dogs are still safely confined. Once the hook or parking brake is off, there's no getting off the sled/atv. That would lead to me walking home! The ATV I can get off a little more easily. The sled I only get off if it's an emergency.

**lvpets2002** · 10-09-2007, 03:02 PM

Oh My my look at all of that Snow already.. Great pics of Adorable Pretty Pups.. thanks

**Maya & Inka's mommy** · 10-09-2007, 03:12 PM

Oh my......

, you are having that much snow already???
I bet is stays there for many months then?!

**Randi** · 10-09-2007, 03:33 PM

The scenery is stunning, and the dogs are gorgeous! I really would like to take a trip down that lane, dogs, sledge and all, just for once - but I think the 5 miles would be enough for me.

Any chance you can get a film crew out there? It would be great to see you in action on National Geo.

When I see these pictures, I think of fairytale books from my childhood - and they remind me of stories my dad told me too.

Good question Phred - I've been wondering the same.

**Glacier** · 10-09-2007, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by Maya & Inka's mommy

I bet is stays there for many months then?!

Stays til early May.

**chocolatepuppy** · 10-09-2007, 04:46 PM

Beautiful snow. I always look forward to your pictures every year. The trees and the snow on the trails are breathtaking. I'll bet your dogs are so happy!

**Freedom** · 10-09-2007, 05:53 PM

I always enjoy your photos and learning more about how you do all the harnessing and such. Imagine they untangle themselves! One of mine gets the leash under her front leg and that's it, everything comes to a dead halt until I help.