Dog Sledding: March 2, 2012
Waiting to go out on the run.
Oh, it was cold! I think the high on Friday March 2, 2012 was only about 18 degrees or so. As we journeyed to the area of Leadville, Colorado, the thermometer had dipped to -2!
Ammon, dressed for the snow!
This was our morning to dogsled. When Sean and I went to Breckenridge in 2005, we dog sledded, but we also ran (mushed) with the team. However, we knew this time that neither Sean nor I could balance 4 people while mushing and the other folks staying in the basket. We chose this place because we did not have to run. Ammon and Carter got to sit in the basket the whole time, and they enjoyed it tremendously. The first time the guide stopped to allow the dogs to rest Carter called out, “Let’s do it again.”
As you can see from the photos, we also got to “hitch-up” the team, and then later we un-hitched them. Except for our faces being cold, we had a grand time.
Haven taking the dog, Tuxedo, to his place on the team.
Haven's Ideals by Haven Caylor-Brown 
This was a wonderful experience to see and hear about and live through it vicariously.
Lelia, Carter especially wanted to hitch and unhitch the dogs. He really enjoyed the experience. I’m looking forward to mushing again one day. We love you, and you’re in our prayers often, Haven