Training Run

Yesterday John asked if I'd like to ride along with him on the snowmobile while he followed Joanna on a training run before her big race this weekend.  He said the woods were stunningly beautiful with all the snow hanging heavily in the trees.  So, I grabbed my camera and lots of warm clothes as it was a frigid 10 below zero with a wind chill.  That's why Joanna's face is all covered up.  Part of the way I turned around backwards so that when we were in front of Joanna and the team, I could snap a few shots to give a different view.  We went on a trail in the woods where the trees are closer in and it was gorgeous.  Then we circled around and came back on Indian Lake and along Agimac River.  The river was partially open and with the cold weather, steam was rising up.  On the last picture, some snow fell from a tree hitting the lead dogs on the team.  They looked stunned like we had thrown it on them.  Dogs can get funny ideas in their heads.   Today, we are packing and ready to head out the door and on the road to Calumet, Michigan for the Copper Dog Race.  Joanna has never done this race before, but it has become quite popular in the U.S.  It looks like most all the toughest competition in the lower 48 will be there.  Should be interesting.