Lane Change

Synchronized hover huskies - wheeee!

Nice shot of the trio in a synchronized sprint tuck as we fly along the fast trails this morning.

We did an "out & back" on the highest elevation trails of Breckenridge Nordic Center this morning. The conditions were fast packed and perfect. It was almost "too packed" at the trailhead, but the further we went the less used and better the conditions became. At the highest elevations we were probably the 4th or 5th tracks on the trail - just perfect!

Love this shot of out-stretched Zorro & Rudy with hovering Jack to the right. Notice
all the "powder puffs" behind their feet as the trail had seen very little use this
far out and up in distance and elevation.

Today's video fun showcases a high speed, high precision lane change from Zorro. Come along and note about 27 seconds into the clip and the right side of the trail has some exposed ground. Zorro clearly does not like the conditions of the right side of the trail. So, he simply backs off, gives a glance to the left to check for clearance and then launches himself over to the left side of the team. Then, once repositioned, off we go again - ZOOM! Nice lane change Zorro!

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At our turnaround point of the morning and guess what happened?

"You expected something different?!?" asks Zorro.
"Turnaround is also roll around!' demonstrates the goofy kids.

Another quick pause on the trail to rest my legs from flying on the fast packed trail. Let me catch my breath, everyone having a good time?

"YES!!!!!" declares happy Zorro & Jack.
"I WAS until you stopped!!!!" states all business Rudy :)

It is Thanksgiving, so we are very thankful for great trail conditions to skijor but we are also very thankful for 'end of run' pork treats!

"You have our FULL attention - dish them out!" says the happy & focused trio.

A fast & fun morning on the upper nordic trails: 7.8 miles traveled with 850 feet of elevation climbed and a top speed of 22 MPH.

2019/2020 Season to Date: 27 days on the trails covering 174.2 miles with 17,900 feet of elevation climbed.