Instigator

Oh Rudy, Rudy, Rudy...

"I've got you PINNED! Play with me!" announces instigator Rudy to Jack.
"Stop bugging me you little twerp!" responds mellow Jack.

Yes, Rudy the Instigator was up to his usual antics on the trail today. While Jack will occasionally start the unauthorized game of tag & wrestle on the trail, it is Rudy who starts probably 90% of all such episodes. Sure, Jack usually falls for it and responds back - how could you ignore the little pest?!?!?

Rudy's shenanigans aside, it was a wonderful fast day to skijor the wide trails at Gold Run Nordic Center. Come along for the fun - here we go!

Great shot of super aerodynamic Jack as we are flying along this stretch of trail. It is usually Rudy who has his ears pinned against his head for aerodynamics; but Jack knows the drill too :)

"Ears tucked, no slowing me now!" demonstrates Jack!

Then it was time to fly along open straightaways:

Flying Rudy next to outstretched Jack. Fast!

But, then I paused to check our time out on the trails. It was only a momentary pause, but a pause is a pause, just ask Jack & Rudy!

"Stop, drop & roll!" goes the snow rolling goofs taking an opportunity
to roll and cool their jets during my momentary pause.

Ok, pause from the human over, time to resume the theme of the day:

Zoom - and there is Rudy with his usual aerodynamic ear tuck :)

Speaking of "fast & fun"- come along for today's video highlight. Watch as we are really flying along this stretch of trail. Look closely and you can see very light active snowfall. Sure it's only a few scattered flakes; but all snow is good snow!

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Finally, back to the trailhead to share end of run treats from atop a nice snow wall:

"Ready!" says Jack focused on the treat bag in my right hand.
"Instigator? Huh, I have no idea WHAT you are taking about!" suggests mellow Rudy (haha).

Today's skijor tally: 8.8 miles traveled with 700 feet of elevation climbed and a top speed of 23 MPH (it felt even faster to me, but that is what the GPS reported).

2024/2025 Season to Date: 45 days on the trails covering 332.0 miles with 30,400 feet of elevation climbed.