Deep(ish) snow adventures at Perreault Lake II

The pack headed out of town for some back country skiing adventures but got a late start so didn't want to stray too far...so we checked out Perreault Lake again, just a few miles south of town. The warm sun and sugary snow did not disappoint!

Bounding was great!

Good thing Border-Dors's over-sized tail
is a superb balancing too!

Almost like the tight rope!

Having snow all over you is the best.

Ya Border-Dors can hunt too!

Perreault Lake: our favorite circumnavigation!

Churning Rapids BC and ski trails photo repor.

After the Barney, the trails it was held on needed to be touched up to make them nice again. These photos were taken on the city side and gorge trails after they got redone.

In Swedetown gorge.  It’s my favorite!

The tools that did the job.

On Tuesday afternoon the pack headed out to Churning Rapids to do trails and BC ski some.  That is exactly what snow-dogs appreciate!  

Oh ya, I love the kids too.

We run together!

This looks real good.

Bounding through snow like this, is my specialty.

Barney Loppet means kids!!

And kids are something I don't get enough of! 

Today they gathered at the KNSC chalet for a race.

We cheered them in.

I love the older kids too!

Oh ya,  this is what I expect and deserve.

Here I'm playing "hard to get"

Oh yes, please do touch me.

If you have any kids, do send them by to visit me!

Copper Harbor trail adventures!

Today the pack headed up to Copper Harbor to have a back country snow adventure. We weren't sure how snowy our outing would be. Happily, the powder was enough to please a winter dog!

Let's go!

Headed up the Stairway To Heaven

Copper Harbor trails are the  best!
My pack rides their tandem bike on these with me during the summer.
To copper harbor trails site!

Snow dogs gotta cool off.

I let the pack catch up to me some times.

Is that vermin over there?

Obstacles are no match for all-paw drive.

Paw maintenance is needed at times...

Too bad the rest of the pack is so sloooow....

Weekend fun (and anxiety!) in Minocqua

On Friday the pack piled into the bread box car with ski box on top for a weekend of skiing, fun, and relaxation. First up was a great little ski outside of Wakefield, at Milje's Ski Trails.

We took the long way 'round.

Next we loaded back up and headed down Highway 51 to Minocqua, WI. Sandy signed herself up for the inaugural Wolf Tracks Rendezvous ski marathon this past fall when she was talking smart about skiing. Arly was wise enough to pass! Anyway, it was a good excuse for all of us to get out of town and see our good friend Bob.

Me 'n Bob. Where's Buddy??

It was so fun to see Coach  Bob again! Except now he has a pet puma who he calls "Buddy". Some Buddy! He was hissing and growling at me all weekend. I couldn't get a  moment of relaxation!  He was a REAL  tough cookie for a little black kitten without any claws.












Saturday morning we all headed over to Minocqua Winter Park ski area to drop Sandy off at the race.

Heading to the start line.

Apparently, skiing 26 miles on a hilly course without proper training was not Sandy's idea of a fine day out so she bagged it after 15 K so we all had lunch, stretched out a bit, and went for a nice little ski at McNaughton.

38 degrees is way too warm for a trail dog!

After our excursion, we headed back to the Panther Lair and Bob treated the pack to his fine grilling techniques with the most tasty steaks and baked potatoes ever. They even had shortcakes with hand-picked wild berries! I can't believe I didn't get any....

Ooh...this one has lots of power.

So today we packed back up to head home. On the way, Arly spotted a potential new towing machine for use on the ski trails:

A parade. My favorite part is the kids!

Trial dogs love a parade, especially if it has kids in it!

And Laura leads me.

Of course snow is a plus.

Snow, Enough to make a snow mutt gleeful.

I broke trail for my pack.

Arly found a spot to sit for a tea break near a Great Oak.  Who is that??

It snowed like this off and on all morning.

Who can't love snow? It's the best!

All paw drive doesn't need tracks but I thought some people

might like to see

 what they looked like. The 2-leggeds said they were great!

After bounding in deep snow, its really hard to stay awake.

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