Category Archives: Balto

Ian’s Ragtag Motley Crew

Posted on 01/12/2025 by ashleekiser

I’ve not done a great job updating all of you about Ian’s new dogs. The last two I properly introduced were Falcon and Pilgrim, but it wasn’t much later that I shared about the untimely loss of Pilgrim. Since we … Continue reading →

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The Gift Thief

Posted on 12/25/2024 by ashleekiser

“No gift can ever replace the value of being there in person.” This is a beautiful sentiment, but Balto would like to call horse feathers on this claim. To say that Balto is a little spoiled would be a gross … Continue reading →

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Dryland Mushing

Posted on 06/29/2024 by ashleekiser

A few Christmases ago, Abby gifted me with a shirt stating: “I was normal two huskies ago.” At the time we laughed and thought it referred to Balto and Jenna. We had no idea how prophetic the shirt actually was … Continue reading →

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Summer Break?

Posted on 06/28/2024 by ashleekiser

Our annual cycle used to follow very predictable seasons. In the fall we attended corn mazes and bonfires on weekends while Tabitha and I took the horses out for evening trail rides after work. Over the winter we ventured out … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter and Jelly, plus Falcon

Posted on 08/07/2022 by ashleekiser

Here we are, three and a half months into blending Siberians and Alaskans together. We have learned lots about each of the four dogs after watching them adapt to each other. The process has definitely had its share of incident,  … Continue reading →

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Mush!

Posted on 11/15/2021 by ashleekiser

Another step closer to Ian’s goal of dog sledding! Continue reading →

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Virginia Creeper Trail

Posted on 01/29/2021 by ashleekiser

Fall colors were just beginning to peak through the leaves that formed a canopy over and around us as we coasted down quickly enough through the chilly air to sting our cheeks while our eyes watered. Some reds and yellows … Continue reading →

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We Pop Up Just Anywhere

Posted on 06/22/2020 by ashleekiser

Brinn has always wanted pop-up camper. I have never wanted a pop-up camper. Tent camper. Tent trailer. Pup. Fold-out camper. Call it what you will, it sounded like work to me. Why would I want extra work  when we’re doing … Continue reading →

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Pull!

Posted on 10/21/2019 by ashleekiser

If you read along last time, you’ll remember that Ian now has his furry companion, Balto. We’ve heard repeatedly since Balto’s “gotcha day” that huskies are working dogs and don’t make good pets. Huskies need a job; without one they’ll dig … Continue reading →

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Balto

Posted on 09/16/2019 by ashleekiser

It all started December 25, 2017 when Grandpoppa said “Let’s go to Alaska.” If we hadn’t gone to Alaska, Ian would have never know what he was missing. But we did go to Alaska, and while there, he discovered that … Continue reading →

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