Flying Reindeer

"I'm known as Rudy the Flying Reindeer. Let me show you why!!!" exclaims super happy Rudy.

You don't see a set of faces much happier than this!

Rudy is known as the flying reindeer for two reasons. First, he's Rudy (think Rudolph) and he has a red nose. Thus, "Rudy the Flying Reindeer" from "Rudolph the (flying) Red Nosed Reindeer." Second, well, Rudy literally FLIES around the trails :)

We did our fun "mix up of trails" this morning where we start in the backcountry, then drop onto fast groomed trails of Gold Run Nordic Center and then exit via the backcountry again. Once on the nordic trails, Jack & Rudy were in super fast form this morning as we topped 24 MPH as a top speed!

We did two fast laps around the nordic trails and Rudy decided to really showcase his flying reindeer skills. Here we are on the first lap - flying Rudy!

Beautiful form from the flying reindeer!
Jack is no slouch himself, but Rudy really has the "fly form"!

Second lap, same as the first: Rudy the Flying Reindeer!

Beautiful shot of flying Rudy!
Jack is right there with him in speed; but, oh my, Rudy sure has some
impressive lift and fly in this shot!

Put it all together and you get this fast & fun 'Skijor Minute' for today's video highlight. Zoom is pretty much how to sum up the day!

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Of course, doing two laps means you really need to 'cool the jets' and roll in the snow after the second pass:

"Fast & fun, but need to roll and cool the jets!" demonstrates the silly kids.

Finally, how about this for a close knit trio ready for their 'end of run' treats?!? Good thing we all like each other!

The trio in tight ready for me to dish out the pork treats!

A fast & fun day showcasing Rudy the Flying Reindeer: 8.2 miles traveled with 600 feet of elevation climbed and a top speed of 24 MPH.

2020/2021 Season to Date: 66 days on the trails covering 529.6 miles with 46,700 feet of elevation climbed.