February 15, 2020
20 miles, 11 degrees. Annika - 4 dogs. Megan - 5 dogs.
Annika:
Never let go of the handle bar. (Dogs got away on a turn. Kristin caught the team. All was fine)
Always put the snow hook in the right way
Always have everything you need to run with (we practiced problem-solving with what we DID have in our sled when she got cold and didn’t have what she thought she needed)
Keep your team at least a team length behind the person in front of you
Watch your team (watch what’s in front of you, not behind you)
Megan:
You can put your hand warmers in your liner gloves (against your skin)
Remember to check for ice balls in the dogs’ feet (especially if their gait changes)
Stretch after a run (good for dogs & humans)
Make sure you know where you are
Bring a small bag of gear with you: GPS, headlamp, dog booties, dry gloves, extra warmers, extra lines of all kinds, dry BUFF (face/neck gaiter), extra hat, snacks, etc