Yukon Quest 2009

The second biggest sled dog race in the world ... the Yukon Quest. I had the first time the possibility to see the start and it was great!


The weather was just awesome and the atmosphere really emotional.


Thanks to a lot of volunteers every start went well ....


... and they had really a lot to do .... like keeping the super excited dogs in line ...


... being an additional brake ...


... and finally the mushers could take off with 3 minutes difference between each other.


One dog handler after his team took off.


Sebastian Schnuelle ( german ) on his way to the start.


Hans Gatt ( austrian? ) getting ready.


And trained by Hans Gatt Newton Marshall from Jamaica!


And here Norman Casavant from Quebec cheering up his dogs and the croud.


And ready for the start.




Here you can see only some of the volunteers .... thanks to all to support such a big event!


After holding back dog sledges for a morning a "good" cigarette!


Manu and Sascha, my german friends from Atlin came to see the start and to visit me.


And with them their 3 white german sheperds ... and Bella ...


... but I think that our beauties aren't good pullers!


Another picture of the Atlin family @ the horse ranch from other germans friends .. Ingrid and Rolf.


The unbelievable view from the ranch over the Takhini River!


And mummy Catherin cleaning Bellas paws from ice.


Everyone who wants to know more about the Quest should visit the official homepage http://www.yukonquest.com

Bella's birthday = Valentines Day

Not only I get older .... also Bella. Now she is 2 years old already ... time is passing by fast.


She was a little bit shy to open her birthday present ...


... but finally she got her new toy out of the papers ... a moose toy.


And she got also this well sized bone ... it will keep her busy for a while :-)

Winter in the Yukon

Yes, now it is really Winter here ...


... but the days are getting longer and longer ...


... and here is a snowdog ( right side from the sun like a little rainbow ) which means it is getting colder ( already - 30°C )!!!


Close to the Takhini River Valley.


After a walk from half hour by - 35°C ... there is no make up necessary anymore!

Bella and her ball

For Christmas Bella got a new toy ... a ball where treats are inside. She has to move the ball so that the treats can fall out .... what a work ... have a look!

Christmas shooting at Midnight Sun Roastery

I wish everyone Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2009 .... and here some pics from our christmas shooting at work!


Three Santas ... Vanessa ... me ...


... and Katya.


In front of ...


... the roaster ...


... with Zola.


And the girls in the bin ...

Merry Christmas!!!!



Also from Bella which met Santa Claus to support the local animal shelter.

Snowshoeing at Golden Horn

Together with my friend Thor we tried to get as close as possible to the Summit of Golden Horn ..... temperature at -25°C.


View in the valley from the Yukon River ... it is still not frozen and there is always a thick fogg.


And really ... I saw the first time some caribous .... unfortunately far away but it was still exciting.


Yes, and it was cold. Thor had problems on the way up to keep his toes warm.


And here it is .... the Golden Horn. We didn't reach the summit. We were too late and sometimes the snow was really deep ... once Bella disappeared totally, just caught in a snow ditch.


On our way down at around 2.30 pm already sunset with a big "Alpengluehen" ... beautiful. But it got really cold and we went faster and faster to get home.

Birthday again

Time is running by and it is already my second birthday in the Yukon. But this year I didn't feel like having a little sit in at my place .... but at work we had a little something .... mmmmm, yummy!!!


Look at that ... what a fancy ....


... super chocolate cake!!!!

Alpaca Farm

A visit on a local Alpaca Farm.


Nice animals ....


with very beautiful big eyes.


And this turkey ... I don't know, but I find this "thing" on his head/neck pretty ugly!


Yes, I got spayed .... but doing ok!

Anniversary

Yes, it is already a year ago that I came to Whitehorse and started working for Zola. So the ladies let me be QUEEN for a day with a great pink dress!


Here is the Queen on a bike ride ....


.... and in the beans.


Katya and me proper dressed in Midnight Sun Roastery t-shirts.

The little farm

Don't worry ... I didn't get new dogs ... they are from Willi, a swiss friend from my landlord and I will babysit them until middle of December.


Max - a seven years old guy and main barker in the pack. I guess that I am his new love! For sure because I am the one who is bringing the food!


Lady - and she is with her 16 years really a lady. We both will have together birthday in December on the same day!


That's Mika - the little accident from Max and Lady 1.5 years ago! - a crazy little teenager.

This pack is together outside in a kennel. It is like on a little farm now .... and Martin, my landlord will leave for 3 weeks .... that means 4 dogs and 1 cat.