Zoom to Zoooom!

Jack & Rudy "catching air" as we fly on by the Kathy's Viewpoint Warming Hut!

No need for Jack & Rudy to "warm up", so fly on by we go :)

We were playing on the trails of Breckenridge Nordic Center this morning. The trails were in very good shape for a busy holiday week when we came upon the groomer running around the trails. At first I stopped to let the groomer pass but then the driver pulled to his right and waved us on. So, I let Jack & Rudy restart and trot on by the groomer. Most of the drivers we encounter on the trails LOVE to see Jack & Rudy so they typically pause and wave us on. So, here we are trotting on by the paused groomer. Interesting to note that Rudy typically takes the outside position on passing to let Jack lead the way :)

"Hey dude, thanks for grooming!" say the kids trotting by.

Once past the groomer, Rudy pulled out to the middle of the trail to show his appreciation as we FLOORED it on the fresh groom. Zoom!

Whee! Fresh Groomie Zoomie.

Eventually we traveled further out than the groomer had been. Yet, it was still a nice packed trail from previous skiers and a nice view too!

Great views of the Rocky Mountains to our right. Nice trail ahead :)

Once we out skied the groomer's path, we turned around to retrace where the groomer had been out on the trails. Come along for a fun "packed to groomed" video clip. We start out on a fast packed trail that takes us by Kathy's Viewpoint Warming Hut. Once past the hut, we connected to where I knew the groomer had been. So, a "left" request from me and Jack & Rudy veer onto the fresh groom and go, go, go! Wheeee!

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We then spent the rest of the morning retracing the groomer's path for a super fast & fun skijor on perfect trails. Love the hover huskies and their shadows in the sun.

Cool hover & shadows on the fresh groomed trail. 

Back to the trailhead to let retired Zorro know how much fun we had today!

"Nice, I remember the groomie zoomies from my younger years!" says Zorro.
"So fun, so fun!" declares giddy Jack & Rudy.

A very enjoyable 10.1 mile outing with 1000 feet of elevation climbed and a top speed of 23 MPH. Actually, it sure felt faster than 23 a few times to me; but that's what the GPS reported.

2021/2022 Season to Date: 40 days on the trails covering 315.8 miles with 29,200 feet of elevation climbed.