December Training for the First Race of the Year

Haven't posted in a while because I've been so busy getting myself and the dogs ready for our first race.  It is in West Yellowstone, Montana.  Both my dad and I will be competing in the 8-dog, 22mi/day event.  Dad's team has some of my dogs in it.  The race is Dec. 17th and 18th.  Here are some pictures of our recent training runs:

Dad's team chasing my team and I

Trail Breaking at Castle Rock Creek: Dad went to stomp out a little turn-around loop while I stayed with the teams.  His team's leaders are by my sled and Alice decided she would rather wait on top of my sled rather than in the snow.

My team after a run: Otter and Bella in lead, Cessena and Super Cub in Swing, Ra and Tut in Team position, and Kaycee and Khufu in Wheel

Neffertiti and Khufu playing on the couch