Deep Snow

Race Update:

I just spoke with Mark & Mary Black's dogs from Black Magic Kennels. They said the snow was so deep going into Grand Marais that it was hard for them to get through. At their home in Minnesota, they are used to running on pretty icy, clear trails so when they had to plow through the deeper snow, they got pretty tired. One of the older female dogs is going to retire after this race. Their musher decided not to continue the race so they are going home.

You know us dogs live "in the moment", so even though the mushers and fans seem to be pretty disappointed about a team withdrawing from the races, for us dogs it just means what's next? Food? A truck ride? Its all good.

Tim Calhoun's dogs are leading the pack. They are running fast with about a 40 minute lead over the other teams.

Boy, this is exciting because there are a lot of teams very close to each other on the trail. I can't wait to see what happens today!

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