Aliy Zirkle Caring for her Team in Shaktoolik

Posted by Sebastian Schnuelle
Date: March 9, 2014 4:38 am

Aliy is outside taking care of her dogs. The cooker is going, flames blowing in the wind. ” Let me know when that thing goes up in flames ” she told the checker. Aliy is going from dog to dog taking care of their needs. She is wrapping some of their front feet with wrist wraps and vet wrap. The trail is hard and fast, and good dog care makes a huge difference and Aliy, as always, is going all out on that department

She is visibly limping. ” I can not believe I made it through that “. This was another tough run. At times Aliy said she was not even sure if she was on the right trail anymore. ” At some point my foot got stuck in an icehole and brought me to a dead stop, kind of like a snow anchor, I am pretty sure that is where I hurt myself.” Nevertheless she does not let that slow down her progress, she is focused and determined to get her chores done as quickly and efficiently as possible.

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