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Blynne Froke 2012 Teacher on the Trail
Today was the day for mushers to come to Iditarod Headquarters to sign up for the 2012 race. Not all of the contestants come to the Musher Picnic to sign up, some sign up on line, but if they do each has a chance to win one of two free registrations for the race. That …
It was a day of presentations and learning not to be matched. The day started off with a presentation from Martha Dobson, Target’s Teacher on the Trail 2011. She recounted her journey before, during and after her experience on the Iditarod Trail. It was clear that this was a journey whose experience would affect a …
Today the campers journeyed to the Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage. This is an amazing place not only to view artifacts and see traditional housing for the various peoples of Alaska, but to witness young people demonstrating their native games for us. [wpvideo NZAQ7G6S] They explained that the games are designed to keep the …
It was with a great deal of sadness that the campers packed up and left Dream a Dream Dog Farm today. We really had the time of our lives. We went from beginners to advanced beginners at harnessing and booting dogs sled dogs and they (the dogs) were so patient with us. We shared lessons …
So . . . we rode on the Ranger behind the dog team again today and what a blast! Ducking branches, gasping in awe of these dogs’ power and enthusiasm, snapping pictures as quickly as I could and then . . . WE GET STUCK. I have to admit I was very surprised we never …
There is so much to talk about today as it was so jam packed with information, inspiration and just plain fun, but right now my mind is resting so peacefully on our morning walk that I want to share that with you now. What a way to start a day. We took the 8 month …
What a day it was! A great group of campers met at Iditarod Headquarters at two P.M. this afternoon and we had eyes for nothing, but puppies at first. It was so tempting to smuggle one inside my jacket, but I knew he would be missed. Then it was on to the museum and shop! …
My motto this year is “Challenge Yourself.” A challenge is when you push yourself out of your comfort zone to improve or extend the quality of your life. It can be as simple as refusing pie after dinner or as awesome as running a marathon, which I still haven’t done. It is through challenge that …
I feel like I never left except it’s warmer now and the sun won’t go down. Alaska has a special feel to me like just being happy and independent and strong. And that’s how I started my first day. I couldn’t wait to get outside, so I grabbed my camera and headed across the highway …
Adventure and personal challenge have always been at the top of Blynne Froke’s to do list. It seems like she has been on the go her whole life. Blynne was born in Canada and immigrated to California with her family. When he father was sent to Venezuela for work, Blynne went along to start high …