Tag Archives: Ian

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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Building the Team

Posted on 06/24/2022 by ashleekiser

Meet Falcon and Pilgrim, the newest members to Ian’s kennel! Ian finally graduated from his pancake puppies, and has added his first real sled dogs to his fledgling team. It has been quite the ride to get to this point, … Continue reading →

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Town Hill

Posted on 01/27/2022 by ashleekiser

Wyoming Part IV, January 27, 2022           Snow King Mountain Early in our trip planning, Ian had to decide if he wanted to go skiing or mushing as both are expensive and would take a full day. But when we … Continue reading →

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Idaho, GTNP, and a Coaster

Posted on 01/25/2022 by ashleekiser

Wyoming (and Wyoming adjacent) Part II, January 25, 2022 Snow plows roared down Pearl Avenue early Tuesday morning and startled most of us awake earlier than we’d preferred. I decided to luxuriate in my warm sheets for a while before … Continue reading →

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Basecamp

Posted on 01/24/2022 by ashleekiser

Wyoming Part I, January 24, 2022 Jackson Hole Airport to Jackson After two days, four states, and three flights, we finally made it to Wyoming. As we came into the national park, our pilot made a huge turn which brought … Continue reading →

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Go West, Young Man!

Posted on 01/23/2022 by ashleekiser

“Winter is not a season, it’s a celebration.” -Anamika Mishra Last summer, as Bonnie started teaching us about the sport of mushing, she casually mentioned that she would like to go see a good friend of hers race in January. … 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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The Adventures of Hot Rod Todd

Posted on 10/02/2020 by ashleekiser

Some of my earliest memories include my mother reading to me from a book of stories that included fairy tales and Greek myths. I can still remember frequently requesting that she reread the same story of Persephone being trapped in … Continue reading →

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From Badger to Promise

Posted on 02/19/2020 by ashleekiser

Sometimes it’s funny how things work out. I had the absolute best part time job during college: playing with babies at Golden Opportunities Farm, a quarter horse breeding stable 30 minutes from my college campus. My duties included getting baby … Continue reading →

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