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Iditarod 2007 - Karen's Diary

"I'll sleep well, too, knowing that I've helped fulfill their lives - 
just as they have already succeeded in fulfilling mine."
- Cesar Millan

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Many thanks to all of our sponsors!


Donations to the 
Snickers Memorial -
Ulcer Research Fund
can be mailed to:
Karen Ramstead
Box 9
Perryvale, Alberta
T0G 1T0
Canada

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Post Iditarod Diary Entries

June 26 - Who Knew??
June 18 - The Snickers Memorial/Ulcer Research Fund
June 10 - Busy, Busy!
June 5 - The Flying Nun of North Wapiti
May 14 - Kara & The Cats
May 14 - Spring Update
May 12 - Cree Litter
May 7 - Dasher Update
April 30 - The Dasher Dog
April 27 - Much Typing
April 20 - A Look Inside
April 17 - Taiga 300 Part III
April 15 - Taiga 300 Part II
April 15 - Handling! The most fun... 
by Gwen Ross (Rookie Handler)
April 14 - Taiga 300 Part I
April 7 - NW Auction Items
by Donna Quante - Video Editor (Pretty Sled Dogs)
April 6 - Greetings from Tok
April 3 - Cast & Friends
by Ann Hernandez - Sr. Editor (Colors of the Siberian Husky)
April 1 - Taiga 300 Photos
by Donna Quante - Video Editor (Pretty Sled Dogs)
March 31 - Our Race Season
by Kim & Kelly Berg - Editors (Kelim Siberians)
March 31 - New Kid on the Block
March 30 - Overlooked Hint
March 25 - Taiga Handler
March 24 - Taiga Spring Break 300
March 21 - New Dog Yard Photos
March 18 - Taiga Spring Break 300 Bound

Iditarod Diary Entries
News from the Sidelines
These entries were written during the race,
updates were provided by Karen's husband Mark
and others following her progress.

March 14 - Heartfelt Thanks
March 11 - Call from Shageluk
by Mark Ramstead
March 8 - Greetings from Takotna
March 2007 - Race Coverage Links
by Ann Hernandez - Sr. Editor (Colors of the Siberian Husky)
March 6 - Karen In Finger Lake
by Teresa & Richard Barnes
March 4 - Willow Restart Photos
by Donna Quante & Teresa Barnes (Dogsled.com)
March 3 - Our 2007 Iditarod Team
March 3 - Ceremonial Start (Photos)
by multiple photographers (thanks to all!)

Pre-Iditarod Diary Entries

March 3 - Open House (Photos)
by Donna Quante - Video Editor (Pretty Sled Dogs)
March 2 - Old Friends Just Met
by Belinda Marshall
March 2 - Excited & Ready To Go
February 27 - NorthWapiti's Butch Cassidy, SD
February 26 - This Week's Schedule
February 25 - Making The Cuts
February 24 - 2006 Iditarod Foot Problem Rumors
February 23 - Team Stats
February 22 - A Huge Iditarod Fan
February 18 - Dogs In Alaska
February 17 - Open House
February 17 - Pre Iditarod Vet Check
February 15 - Drop Bags Done!
February 10 - Update From Alaska
by Colleen Hovind (Iditarod 2006 Handler)
January 27 - Cache Valley Race (Day 2) - (Photos)
January 23 - Cache Valley K9 Challenge
January 14 - Karen's Neckbone 120 - (Photos)
January 10, 2007 - Kennel News & Training Update
December 28 - Ch. Chuchinka's Pathfinder
December 23 - Handler Needed
December 23 - Sheep Mountain
- Karen's Tale
December 22 - Sheep Mountain
  - Mark's Tale
December 20 - Sheep Mountain
- Jamie's Report
December 19 - Sheep Mountain
  - Donna's Report
December 18 - Sheep Mountain 150 Photos
by Donna Quante - Video Editor (Pretty Sled Dogs)
December 12 - 2006/2007 Racing Season
December 11 - An Enjoyable Weekend
December 6 - Winter Clothing & Other Cold Stuff
December 3 - Training Tidbits
November 29 - Canine Cancer Stats
November 26 - Press Release
November 23 - Matt's Personal Best
November 22 - Chester
November 18 - Newt
November 15 - Happy 13th Birthday
by Sue and Richard Tremblay (Willowbend Siberians)
November 15 - Sinking a Hook
November 11 - Climbing Back In
November 6 - Odds & Ends
November 5 - Hugi CDX, CGN
October 31 - NorthWapiti's Super Grover
October 28 - Quick Update
October 27 - Ups & Downs
October 25 - Grover Update
October 17 - CKC Points
October 14 - Rocket Adventures
October 11 - Sprite Plays Dress Up
October 9 - Fall Runs
October 3 - Trigger Shooter
September 26 - 2006/07 Racing Schedule
September 23 - Bring It On!
September 21 - The Pigs
September 18 - Impressive Youngsters
September 6 - Kennel Tidbits
September 6 - Fall Observations
by Colleen Hovind (Iditarod 2006 Handler)
September 5 - Address Book Update
by Colleen Hovind (Iditarod 2006 Handler)
September 5 - NorthWapiti's Robert E. Lee
September 5 - Fall Visit
by Janet & Jay Elliot (SNO Siberian Rescue)
August 19 - Good Ideas
August 15 - Training Pool
August 14 - Dance Steps
July 22 - Chirp, Quack, Ribbet...Moo
July 19 - Sibersong Visits NorthWapiti
by Jaye Foucher (Sibersong Sleddogs)
July 18 - Summer Stories
July 15 - My Dad 
July 13 - Photo Diary
July 12 - Puppy Pictures
July 5 - Annual Fall Warm Up Weekend
July 3 - Different Dog Barks
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