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We got to do something we'll probably never get to do again. Dog Sledding was interesting, because the dogs are pack animals as opposed to house animals. The all respond to commands, but it isn't what you say, but how you say it. All of the commands required a certain tone and inflection for the dogs to respond.
Before we got on the trail with our guides and dog teams, we got to help harness the dogs. All of the dogs were really excited to get out of their pins, because getting out on the trail is what they're all about. It's like arecess of sorts for them, they're not much for being confined in a pin. So following a bit of time getting the dogs ready, we learned a few more facts abou tthe dogs.
First, the dogs a re pack animals. They are often seen wrestling or fighting with one another for dominance. Additionally, they get bored quick. If they're not running or moving, they can get too the point of terriffic excitement that they simply eat through their harness for something to do with all of the energy they have. Where does all the energy come from? It's probably from the 6,000 calories a day that they require in food! As you can see, there isn't an overweight dog anywhere. In fact, it was very surprising to see and feel how solid these dogs actually were.
Alright, let's get to it. The following pictures were taken from the baskets of the sleds, as Bre and Matt opted to ride most of the time, rather than drive. Yeah, they let you actually drive a sled if you wanted to... Pretty freaking cool! Click next to get started!