Left: Last weekend's Chinook brought out everybody and their dog to the first Copper Haul Twister of 2009, including the media who caught second-place skijorer Gaetan Pienard's demonstration of a perfect spider monkey sprawl. Or was that "brake"dancing? For those who doubt Gaetan's ability to stay upright, here's photographic evidence.
Below: Important lesson from the trail: Don't wave or say hello - EVEN IF THE MUSHER TALKS TO YOU FIRST! Frontrunner Jo van Randen made a series of graceful faceplants moments after giving me a friendly wave on her way into the final loop. And she wasn't the only one. Unfortunately, I was laughing so hard, I couldn't get pictures. Expect that to be remedied next month.Recently graduated to the Twister Aileena Rueckenbach finished fourth this month, in spite of one dog slipping his harness. The free ranger trotted along behind for the entire 12 miles.
Among the brilliant starts and spectacular finishes of the Kids' 5 k race, Erin Spicer had the most excitement. Out of the chute with a clean start she passed Matt McHugh's homebound three-dog team, slipped around the corner and out of sight. Three minutes later her team came back riderless. A tough break, but wait 'til next month!Finally, in the Pet Dog 5 k, Asha lined up with three challengers. Thank you Anissa Guenfoud, Heather Demarais and Michael Pealow for giving the Champ worthy competition. Catch the live action footage below.
Meet at Icy Waters at 10 a.m. February 8 for the next Copper Haul sponsored by Yukon Brewing, The Chocolate Claim, Duffy's Pets and Tanzilla Harness Supply, H Coyne & Sons, Oscars Electric, Alpine Vet, Icy Waters Ltd, Aurora Booties, Midnight Sun Alpacas, Dazhaw du Chiropractic Clinic, Yukon Agriculture Association, Taplow/First Mate Petfoods. Welcome to our new sponsors C&D Feeds, EBA Engineering and Inkspirations Graphix
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