Monday, January 10, 2011

Back on the trail again!!!

Greetings from the trail (via phone call to Mom!)!!! Angie just called again about 20 minutes ago. She's now left Wolverine Lodge and she and the dogs are mushing along toward Sourdough. The reason it took her so long (longer than many of the other mushers) to get from Tolsona Lodge to Wolverine Lodge is that, by the time she travelled over the trail, there was a large section of watery slush that she had to go through. She said she was up to her knees in water and heavy slush. By the time she got through that area, her boots were full of water and her outer garments (and the dogs) were soaked!!! Fortunately, items in the sled were packed in a water-proof bag so she was able to change into dry socks and boots and a dry outer suit and get dry booties on all of the dogs (THANK YOU, GOD!)!!! Please pray that she doesn't encounter any more wet areas and that she and the dogs have safe travels from here on out.

4 comments:

Faith Duncan said...

Wow, one brave musher and strong dogs!!! We are staying on the web site and hoping all is well-thinking positive thoughts and sending prayers! F&D

Deb said...

Thanks for the update...we are hearing about water from multiple mushers. Glad she had warm/dry stuff to change into right away. Super job Angie. Deb/Hunter

EP's Family said...

Good thing you grew up in Southeast Alaska and know all about water and how to deal with it! Atta girl Ang! Rooting for you & your furry athletes!

Leigh Woodward said...

Just wondering if you're done yet or not. The pictures look burrr cold! YOU look fantastic Angie!

Miss you at Masters!