Moonlight Mushing
Christmas Eve.
After two full weeks of bitter temps I finally got the team out today as the temps warmed somewhat. But still it was cold as we started the run at minus 22F (-30C) and finished up at minus 26F (-32C). My usual cut-off temperature is -20F (-28C), but I needed to get them out, and their enthusiasm quickly transferred to me, and we had a great run in the afternoon twilight and a big rising moon reflecting off the snow for wonderful light. The dogs were really charged up and worked together so well as a team; I was very happy – and a bit chilled at the end of the run.
I tried to take a few shots at the start and along the way, pretty trying conditions for motion photography. I was surprised how long the battery held out. After being cooped up for two weeks during the darkest time of year I feel quite recharged now. I hear it will warm even more tomorrow and into the week, so I hope to get out and get some miles on.
Happiest of the season to you all in whatever you choose to celebrate. I’m looking forward to Santa’s arrival here and counting my blessings on this Christmas eve.
Moonlight Mushing
Christmas Eve.
After two full weeks of bitter temps I finally got the team out today as the temps warmed somewhat. But still it was cold as we started the run at minus 22F (-30C) and finished up at minus 26F (-32C). My usual cut-off temperature is -20F (-28C), but I needed to get them out, and their enthusiasm quickly transferred to me, and we had a great run in the afternoon twilight and a big rising moon reflecting off the snow for wonderful light. The dogs were really charged up and worked together so well as a team; I was very happy – and a bit chilled at the end of the run.
I tried to take a few shots at the start and along the way, pretty trying conditions for motion photography. I was surprised how long the battery held out. After being cooped up for two weeks during the darkest time of year I feel quite recharged now. I hear it will warm even more tomorrow and into the week, so I hope to get out and get some miles on.
Happiest of the season to you all in whatever you choose to celebrate. I’m looking forward to Santa’s arrival here and counting my blessings on this Christmas eve.