This is the view on our way to Willow. You can't even see the mountains that are right behind these trees.

These pictures are of Karen Ramstead's team at Howling Dog Kennel. This is Karen standing with Grover, one of her favorite dogs.

This is Barbara scratching Hector's ears.

Looks like Hector really likes Jerry.

I love Hilda. She just jumped into Karen's arms!

I can't get enought of Karen's Siberians. They are wonderful dogs (and so beautiful). Hilda really enjoyed the attention (and so does Barbara).

What a happy dog Kara is!

We did lots of doggie hugs today!

Draco gives Karen a big hug.

Karen, Grover, Barbara and Jerry.

What a stressful life Crunchy has!

This is what the area looks like near Martin Buser's home after the fire of 1996.

K-2 is modeling one of the booties I made for Martin this year.

This is at Happy Trails Kennel.

Still at Martin Buser's

Martin and his two sons.

Martin has devised a sled with a seat. A cooler is under the seat.

This is on the way home from Willow and Big Lake. Notice the clouds halfway up the mountain. Gives you some idea of how high these mountains are.

The picture doesn't do it justice, but the setting sun and the carnival lights were beautiful.

The sun's reflection on the mountains. Notice the moon over the hotel entrance.

Bringing in the snow for tomorrow's ceremonial start of the Iditarod. This street was clean a few hours ago.