June Conditions

June 5th and we are still going!

June 5th and we are still all smiles :)

"Maybe we call go ALL summer!!!!!" suggests the happy trio at our turnaround point
of the morning.

Unfortunately, we will not really be skijoring all summer. Yet, we are still on some pretty good June snowpack to get a fun 7+ mile skijor outing. But, we did see the signs of summer frequently on this morning's outing. Come along for a full range of June conditions...

The conditions at the trailhead were EXTREMELY bumpy. The following photo does not do justice to just how bumpy the terrain really was. But, believe me, my legs were burning riding the bumps behind the fast sled dogs! Whew, what a workout at the start!

Bumpy, bumpy, bumpy say my knees and thighs!

The trail got much smoother as we got further from the trailhead. But, then we encountered another sign of summer: exposed ground & narrow snow cover:

Eek to the left and narrow down the middle. Another warm day or two and there will be
no snow on this section of trail!

While still on snow all morning we found ourselves frequently trotting alongside fast flowing water!

"Wow!" says Jack glancing right at the fast flowing river.
"Don't look!" states veteran Zorro.
"Ok, I won't!" adds Rudy ignoring the river.

A lot of sketchy conditions in those last 3 photos. Now take a look at the following "June Gem" - much smoother trail and snow as far as the eye can see! Wheeee!

Hovering Jack & Rudy alongside out-stretched Zorro as we open up the engine on a perfect
for June straightaway!

Today's video fun? Come along as we are cruising far away from the trailhead. As a result, the terrain is only slightly bumpy but notice the many dips we ride up/down along the way. A fun rollercoaster ride :)

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You really earn your 'end of run' treats towing the human along such a wide range of conditions!

"Me first!" declares focused Zorro.
"Our turn, our turn!" adds the happy youngsters.

Today was definitely our last outing going south towards Buffalo Park at Rabbit Ears Pass. But, if we go north or west there is still PLENTY of good snow! Come back tomorrow for more: 7.1 miles traveled with 500 feet of elevation climbed and a top speed of 18 MPH.

2018/2019 Season to Date: 129 days on the trails covering 756.8 miles with 70,300 feet of elevation climbed.